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ActionSA’s Trollip says EFF wants Shivambu as finance minister so they can ‘steal’
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-17-actionsas-trollip-says-eff-wants-shivambu-as-finance-minister-so-they-can-steal/
Quick Glance: EFF Allegedly Eyeing Shivambu for Ministerial Theft
- Trollip accuses EFF of aiming to steal by pushing for finance minister appointment.
- Questioning EFF's intentions behind wanting control of the finance ministry.
- Criticism towards parties fostering chaos and corruption for personal gain.
- Discussion on coalitions, governance stability, and political maturity.
IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi say the party is willing to go into coalition with ANC and EFF
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-ifp-deputy-president-inkosi-mzamo-buthelezi-say-the-party-is-willing-to-go-into-coalition-with-anc-and-eff/
IFP's Hlabisa: MK Party supported by disgruntled ANC members: The IFP is not concerned about the rise of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in KwaZulu Natal ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-16-ifps-hlabisa-mk-party-supported-by-disgruntled-anc-members/
Quick Glance: IFP President Criticizes DA's Western Cape Policies, Pledges to Prioritize Equality and Development
- IFP President Velenkosi Hlabisa emphasized his party's dedication to addressing the increasing wealth gap in the province.
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The stage is all set up! The ANC, EFF, DA, IFP and ActionSA will face off at the 2024 National Election Debate, hosted by the Mail & Guardian ... Show more t.ly/mR-Oj #MGElectionDebate #UFHElectionDebate #MGElections2024 #Elections2024
Behind the political spin of Zuma’s MK party: The political project around Jacob Zuma is violent, predatory and socially toxic, but it does speak to real lines ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-14-behind-the-political-spin-of-zumas-mk-party/
South African Opposition Pact Risks Unraveling Before Election: A coalition of 11 South African opposition parties that aims to topple the African National ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/south-african-opposition-pact-risks-unraveling-before-election
Cat's out the bag: MK Party to sport Zuma as its leader on election ballot: The face of the IFP's campaign remains the late Mangosuthu Buthelezi
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2024-04-16-cats-out-the-bag-mk-party-to-sport-zuma-as-its-leader-on-election-ballot/
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Mashaba challenges ANC, DA, EFF and IFP leaders to public lifestyle audits: ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2024-04-14-mashaba-challenges-anc-da-eff-and-ifp-leaders-to-public-lifestyle-audits/
Paid articlePaid Damage control: Mashatile to visit Zulu king in wake of Duma’s microphone gaffe: The ANC’s top brass is deploying its deputy president to clean up provincial ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-05-damage-control-mashatile-to-speak-to-the-zulu-king/
Quick Glance: Mashatile to Visit Zulu King for Reconciliation Efforts
- ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile plans to meet the Zulu king to reduce tensions following an incident at a government event.
- The ANC provincial leadership supported chair Siboniso Duma's actions, perceived as an insult to the Zulu monarch.
- National ANC leaders intervene to repair relations with the Zulu king and prevent potential voter losses in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces.
- ANC's strategy includes meetings with the IFP and exploring government options like a national unity government if the party fails to secure a majority.
South Africa Elections: IFP Envisions “Grand Coalition” if ANC Loses Majority: South Africa’s fourth-largest political party envisions the country being led by a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/south-africa-elections-ifp-envisions-grand-coalition-if-anc-loses-majority
Paid articlePaid Government of national unity talk places multi-party charter under pressure: Parties want the Democratic Alliance and the Inkatha Freedom Party to account for ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-12-government-of-national-unity-talk-places-multi-party-charter-under-pressure/
Danger lurks for parties entering into coalition with ANC after elections: The DA or the IFP could be wounded if they go into an alliance with the ANC after the ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-04-14-danger-lurks-for-parties-entering-into-coalition-with-anc-after-elections/
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IFP-dominated Nkandla faces political shakeup with rise of MK party, return of Zuma
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-ifp-dominated-nkandla-faces-political-shakeup-with-rise-of-mk-party-return-of-zuma/
SA’s 1994 election was saved by a Kenyan — the fascinating story of Washington Okumu, the accidental mediator
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-sas-1994-election-was-saved-by-a-kenyan-the-fascinating-story-of-washington-okumu-the-accidental-mediator/
South Africa’s IFP May Join ANC Government If Opposition Pact Fails: South Africa’s opposition Inkatha Freedom Party said it would consider forming a government ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/s-africa-s-ifp-may-join-anc-government-if-opposition-pact-fails
Paid articlePaid Fishing for votes…: John Steenhuisen and Velenkosini Hlabisa cast a line in the water to exploit the ANC’s weaknesses
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2024-04-06-fishing-for-votes/
Backed by the controversial ex-president, new political party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) is challenging the ruling ANC in Jacob Zuma’s home province — and ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/5/will-jacob-zuma-and-his-mk-party-cause-an-upset-in-south-africas-election
Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about social grants: We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-02-elections-2024-what-the-major-political-parties-say-about-social-grants/
We're excited to announce Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, IFP Deputy President, as one of our speakers at the Mail & Guardian's 2024 National Election Debate ... Show more mg.co.za/national-elections-debate-2024/ #MGElectionDebate #UFHElectionDebate #MGElections2024 #Elections2024
2024 elections — where leading political parties stand on critical SA courts issues
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-09-2024-elections-where-leading-political-parties-stand-on-critical-sa-courts-issues/
South Africa's main opposition party may consider deal with ANC: South Africa's second most popular party the Democratic Alliance (DA) would not rule out a deal ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-main-opposition-party-may-consider-deal-with-anc-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: South Africa's Main Opposition Party Considers ANC Deal
- South Africa's second most popular party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), would consider a deal with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) if the ANC fails to secure the majority in the upcoming elections.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa or a successor would require a coalition to stay in power, as South Africa's parliament elects the president.
- The DA has formed alliances with smaller parties to garner the necessary votes for a takeover, including a focus on privatizing the power sector and reducing bureaucratic obstacles in the private sector.
- DA leader John Steenhuisen emphasized the party's stance on privatization and streamlining operations in the private sector, steering away from state providers like Eskom.
ANC backs Duma, blames Buthelezi after royal microphone gaffe: The KwaZulu-Natal government claims the traditional prime minister wanted to ‘collapse’ royal ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-23-anc-backs-duma-blames-buthelezi-after-royal-microphone-gaffe/
Quick Glance: ANC Supports Duma, Blames Buthelezi After Royal Microphone Incident
- The KwaZulu-Natal government rallied around Economic and Tourism Minister Siboniso Duma and ANC Chair, apologizing for stopping Zulu traditional Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi from speaking in front of King MisuZulu ka Zwelithini.
- Duma received support from the cabinet and the ANC in the province for his intervention to prevent Buthelezi from criticizing the ANC at a government event honoring King DinuZulu ka Cetshwayo.
- Buthelezi's actions were seen as an attempt to embarrass the king and the provincial government, leading to fears of renewed tensions in the province, known for past political violence and recent targeted killings of political figures.
- The incident has raised concerns about potential unrest in the region, with calls for accountability from all parties involved in the controversial royal microphone incident.
'Our support is growing': Confident DA 'canvasses for prayers' in KZN
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-29-our-support-is-growing-confident-da-canvasses-for-prayers-in-kzn/
‘We are sorry to his majesty’: Siboniso Duma on his clash with Zulu prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-18-we-are-sorry-to-his-majesty-siboniso-duma-on-his-clash-with-zulu-prime-minister-thulasizwe-buthelezi/
South Africa swiftly sliding to the right: Many if not most South Africans welcome the decline of electoral support for the ANC. But the alarming reality is that ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-03-24-south-africa-swiftly-sliding-to-the-right/
IFP says meeting with ANC is not necessary: The IFP said it was not necessary to meet with the ANC, as it was not involved in violent acts.
iol.co.za/news/politics/ifp-says-meeting-with-anc-is-not-necessary-2368b12c-e000-4163-b266-e526a3dadc5f
Duma seizes the moment… and the microphone: The new Zulu prime minister has been giving the ANC chest pains since the king appointed him
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-03-22-duma-seizes-the-moment-and-the-microphone/
IFP leader writes to Ramaphosa requesting talks after mic-grabbing incident: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says his party is committed to peace and stability ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-22-ifp-leader-writes-to-ramaphosa-requesting-talks-after-mic-grabbing-incident/
‘We need new policies, new systems, new leaders,’ says DA’s Chris Pappas: No party is expected to win a majority in KwaZulu-Natal and DA premier candidate Chris ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-premier-candidate-chris-pappas-on-what-kzn-needs/
Battle for KwaZulu-Natal — province’s political destiny hangs in the balance, but hope remains
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-24-kzns-political-destiny-hangs-in-balance-but-hope-remains/
IFP launches manifesto amid spectacle – with calls to action against poverty, corruption and crime
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-10-ifp-launches-manifesto-amid-spectacle-with-calls-to-action-against-poverty-corruption-and-crime/
Duma's mic-snatching incident: ANC in KZN closes ranks around him: The party believes that had Buthelezi continued with his speech, the event would have ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-20-dumas-mic-snatching-incident-anc-in-kzn-closes-ranks-around-him/
As the Elephants head for Moses Mabhida, the ANC’s firepools come home to roost: Change starts … just now, as Roger Jardine’s funders pull the plug
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-03-09-as-the-elephants-head-for-moses-mabhida-the-ancs-firepools-come-home-to-roost/
‘IFP will be in the ruling coalition’: The party is also aiming for gains in two provinces, says president on the eve of its manifesto launch
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-08-ifp-will-be-in-the-ruling-coalition/
Funding furore: Opposition parties urge Ramaphosa to reject ‘unconstitutional’ Electoral Matters Amendment Bill
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-19-funding-furore-opposition-parties-urge-ramaphosa-to-reject-unconstitutional-electoral-matters-amendment-bill/
South Africa’s IFP Vows to Put Citizens First to Cut Joblessness: South Africa’s opposition Inkatha Freedom Party pledged to prioritize locals over foreigners as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-10/south-africa-s-ifp-vows-to-put-citizens-first-to-cut-joblessness
IFP manifesto — free primary education and a debate on the death penalty: The IFP manifesto promises more power for traditional leaders, free education for ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-ifp-manifesto-free-primary-education-and-death-penalty-debate/
Brawn to be wild — bullying and aggression puts SA’s political blood sport on display
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-24-brawn-to-be-wild-aggression-and-arseholes-in-political-blood-sport/
Ukrainian grain exports have no meaningful effect on grain prices in Poland: Claims that the import of Ukrainian agricultural goods into Poland are jeopardising ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447121/
Unpacking the future impact of 2024’s general elections around the world: In the investment world, all market moving factors are considered when assessing the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-25-unpacking-the-future-impact-of-2024s-general-elections-around-the-world/
Malema lashes out at Oppenheimer donation to Rise Mzansi: The EFF remains erratic in disclosing its own donors
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-02-malema-lashes-out-at-oppenheimer-donation-to-rise-mzansi/
Quick Glance: Malema Criticizes Oppenheimer Donation to Rise Mzansi
- Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), criticizes the Oppenheimer family for attempting to influence elections through donations to political parties.
- Rebecca Oppenheimer donated R15 million to the newly established political party Rise Mzansi, led by former editor Songezo Zibi.
- Malema calls for fighting against Oppenheimer money and voting out parties funded by rich South African families.
- The Oppenheimers have also donated to the Democratic Alliance and ActionSA, while the EFF did not disclose any funding.
Scores injured as three buses ferrying IFP supporters to manifesto launch involved in an accident
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-10-scores-injured-as-three-buses-ferrying-ifp-supporters-to-manifesto-launch-involved-in-an-accident/
115 political parties expected to contest national elections: The IEC said preliminary indications were that 115 parties have submitted list of their candidates ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/115-political-parties-expected-to-contest-national-elections-430e3eae-d975-435c-8f8c-c73efc95d071
No time to use king as political football, says Zulu cultural expert Prof Musa Xulu
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-03-07-no-time-to-use-king-as-political-football-says-zulu-cultural-expert-prof-musa-xulu/
Paid articlePaid Zuma’s MK Party takes votes from ANC, EFF in Mpumalanga debut on back of strong KZN showing
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-29-mk-takes-votes-from-anc-eff-in-encouraging-mpumalanga-debut/
Zuma’s MK party a threat to the ANC says party head of electionsmg.co.za/politics/2024-02-16-zumas-mk-party-a-threat-to-the-anc/
South Africa’s ANC Dismisses Rival Zuma Party as a Nuisance - Bloomberg: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress sees the rival Inkatha Freedom Party as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/south-africa-s-anc-dismisses-rival-zuma-party-as-a-nuisance
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Join us at our flagship event, The Gathering: Twenty Twenty Four, where we make the elections make sense ... Show more www.dailymaverick.co.za/thegathering2024/ #TheGathering24
Zuma’s renegade MK Party labelled a visionless shell, but it cannot be overlooked
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-23-jacob-zumas-renegade-mk-party-is-making-inroads/
Interfor: Not The Lowest Cost Assets: Interfor is running less profitably than some close peers, which is an issue when industry profits are highly pressured in ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4679982-interfor-not-the-lowest-cost-assets
Paid articlePaid King Misuzulu’s axed spokesperson Prince Africa expected to spill the beans over sacking, Ingonyama Trust
iol.co.za/news/politics/king-misuzulus-axed-spokesperson-prince-africa-expected-to-spill-the-beans-over-sacking-ingonyama-trust-9764a5f4-3cea-4d92-ab23-f5f4a511be08
Suspect linked to hit on Estcourt IFP councillor appears in court: The family of slain IFP interim secretary in Estcourt Mthokozisi “Guqunguqu” Sithole, 35 ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-21-suspect-linked-to-hit-on-estcourt-ifp-councillor-appears-in-court/
‘Chest-puffing opposition manufacturing lies’ about ANC: Buti Manamela: Deputy higher education minister finds it ‘cute’ that the IFP thinks KZN was a shining ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2024-02-14-opposition-manufacturing-lies-about-anc-buti-manamela/
Paid articlePaid Battle for Zulu crown rages as royal family members clash over King’s choice of prime minister
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-11-battle-for-zulu-crown-rages-as-royal-family-members-clash-over-kings-choice-of-prime-minister/
Zuma’s MK party makes strong debut in KZN – IFP retains Vryheid ward, but ANC gains
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-08-ifp-retains-vryheid-kzn-ward-amid-anc-gains-strong-mk-debut/
IFP slams Mbalula for ‘misguided electioneering’ over traditional leaders: According to the IFP, the ANC barred the majority of traditional leaders from ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/ifp-slams-mbalula-for-misguided-electioneering-over-traditional-leaders-d72970bd-9621-49ab-a4cf-377662d1c4d5
New Zulu nation prime minister is not my spokesperson, says Misuzulu: Misuzulu kaZwelithini has made it clear that the duties of Thulasizwe Buthelezi do not ...
mg.co.za/news/2024-02-07-new-zulu-nation-prime-minister-is-not-my-spokesperson-says-misuzulu/
Meet the man who has been picked to fill Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s shoes, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow.
Watershed moment awaits KwaZulu-Natal where the election battle is new MK vs old ANC
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-10-kwazulu-natal-election-battle-is-new-mk-vs-old-anc/
Latest poll shows ANC’s rocky road to election, with coalition potholes ahead: The forthcoming elections may change our politics in a more dramatic way than ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-05-latest-poll-shows-ancs-rocky-road-to-election-with-coalition-potholes-ahead/
KwaZulu-Natal set for fierce battle as four parties vie for votes in 2024 election
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-02-25-kwazulu-natal-election-battle-set-to-be-fierce/
Slain IFP office bearer who was a 'beacon of hope' to be buried on Friday
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-02-slain-ifp-office-bearer-who-was-a-beacon-of-hope-to-be-buried-on-friday/
Zuma’s MK party snatches votes from ANC, IFP in fierce Zululand contest as it gives big parties another huge fright
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-15-mk-party-snatches-votes-from-anc-in-second-zululand-scare/
IFP hits the campaign trail, rallying support in Joburg hostels: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa said his party was aiming to win executive power in Gauteng to ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-01-ifp-hits-the-campaign-trail-rallying-support-in-joburg-hostels/
King Misuzulu appoints Thulasizwe Buthelezi as new Zulu Traditional Prime Minister
iol.co.za/news/politics/king-misuzulu-appoints-thulasizwe-buthelezi-as-new-zulu-traditional-prime-minister-8c05f8b8-c091-417d-bb8d-39aa07580050
DA eyes KZN, Gauteng and Free State coalition prospects while ANC grapples with MK distraction
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-23-da-eyes-kzn-gauteng-and-free-state-coalition-prospects-while-anc-grapples-with-mk-distraction/
Jacob Zuma’s MK spin-off faces uphill battle to win support: Jacob Zuma’s former comrades from his stronghold in KwaZulu-Natal are preparing to go out in full ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-13-jacob-zumas-mk-spin-off-faces-uphill-battle-to-win-support/
Thami Ntuli is KZN IFP premier candidate: KwaZulu-Natal IFP chairperson Thami Ntuli is the party's premier candidate for the national and provincial ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-01-29-thami-ntuli-is-kzn-ifp-premier-candidate/
IFP official gunned down in Estcourt: Police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda said several shots were fired at Mthokozisi Sithole while he was standing near ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-01-29-ifp-official-gunned-down-in-estcourt/
Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan: In trying to provide an alternative to the ANC, the new political grouping has fallen into old traps
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-01-30-deja-vu-as-multi-party-charter-unveils-economic-plan/
Former MP Gavin Woods, who investigated Arms Deal corruption, has died: Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille described Woods as one of the most ethical leaders she ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-16-former-mp-gavin-woods-who-investigated-arms-deal-corruption-has-died/
In latest court bid, royals claim Buthelezi had ‘no role’ in naming Zulu king: Prince Mbonisi and other members of the family say they should be the ones to ...
mg.co.za/news/2024-01-17-in-latest-leave-to-appeal-royals-claim-buthelezi-had-no-role-in-naming-zulu-king/
MK party could turn Zuma into the new Buthelezi: Palace tensions will lead to delays in appointing the 'nation’s' prime minister ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-01-07-mk-party-could-turn-zuma-into-the-new-buthelezi/
Paid articlePaid IFP KZN says it is unfazed by MK Party and Jacob Zuma: Zuma created a stir recently when he publicly endorsed the MK Party and told his supporters he would not ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/ifp-kzn-says-it-is-unfazed-by-mk-party-and-jacob-zuma-5ffdd900-b9b1-4dac-a0d8-6fb525567cf8
Quick Glance: Zuma Issues Warning to Politicians Insulting MK Party
- Former president Jacob Zuma urges politicians to refrain from insulting the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party and threatens to expose their true intentions.
- Zuma made the statement during the meeting of the newly formed party in Verulam, north of Durban, on Tuesday.
- Despite heavy rainfall, around 300 people attended the meeting at Mzo Lifestyle, where Duduzile Zuma and Comrade Khumalo were scheduled to speak.
- He also announced his decision not to campaign for the party.
Zulu king braced for royal battles: MisuZulu ka Zwelithini is set to appeal the ruling overturning his recognition – and it doesn’t end there
mg.co.za/politics/2024-01-05-zulu-king-braced-for-royal-battles/
Court battles and divisions threaten the future of the institution of Zulu monarchy
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-12-court-battles-and-divisions-threaten-the-future-of-the-institution-of-zulu-monarchy/
Quick Glance: Court Rules Against King Misuzulu's Coronation
- King Misuzulu kaZwelithini visits KwaKhangela Royal Palace for Umkhosi Wesivivane.
- Pretoria high court declares President Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu's coronation unlawful.
- Royal family takes case to court to determine rightful heir.
- Court to investigate allegations of improper identification process for Misuzulu.
KZN provincial battlefield will present a major challenge to ANC’s continued grip on power
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-21-kzn-provincial-battlefield-will-present-a-major-challenge-to-ancs-continued-grip-on-power/
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