Politics

SACP set to confirm independent 2026 election bid at tripartite alliance meeting – The Mail & Guardian

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently made a call for unity among the African National Congress (ANC)'s alliance partners, the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of South African Trade…

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ANC still discussing disbanding Gauteng, KZN executive committees – The Mail & Guardian

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed the ongoing discussions within the African National…

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Knives come out for the D.C. consultant class as Democrats search for a new leader

Candidates vying for the leadership of the Democratic National Committee have identified…

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Zuma tells ANC to reverse his expulsion and reinstate him immediately — or else – The Mail & Guardian

The leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, Jacob Zuma, has issued…

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Kamala Harris lost. Some donors are still funding a ‘victory.’

The Harris Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee set up by Vice…

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EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from parliament – The Mail & Guardian

Former EFF MP and national spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, has made the decision to step down from his position in parliament,…

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The Art of the Deal (Greenland edition)

President-elect Donald Trump has once again made headlines this week with his unconventional foreign policy ideas. From his desire to…

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Ramaphosa says ANC will shock critics in 2026 local elections, end ‘disrespect’ – The Mail & Guardian

The African National Congress (ANC) and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently visited Robben Island in an effort to win…

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One year on, parallel leadership, financial battles threaten Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal – The Mail & Guardian

The MK party, led by president Jacob Zuma, is embarking on a new phase of growth and development. According to…

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Hochul considers Cuomo mayoralty

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made headlines recently for her pledge to work with former Governor Andrew Cuomo if…

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Youth league president Malatji warns SACP against breaking alliance with ANC – The Mail & Guardian

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has expressed strong opposition to the South African Communist Party (SACP) decision to contest…

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‘Conservative’ Amy Coney Barrett Sides With Liberals As Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Request to Block Friday Sentencing

Office of Senator Mitch McConnell via Wikimedia Commons Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Appeal, Sentencing Proceeds in New York The U.S.…

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ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight – The Mail & Guardian

The annual January 8 statement by the African National Congress (ANC) has always been a road map for the party's…

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The theme of Adams’ SOTC? He's alive.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered a powerful and defiant State of the City address at the iconic Apollo…

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Exiled Mozambique leader returns after months of violence in bid for power

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Mozambique’s exiled opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, made a dramatic return to his home country…

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