Carl Niehaus This article first appeared in African Times. The word ‘factional’ is being thrown about with abandon within and outside the African National Congress (ANC). It has become a stick with which we beat each other, but also a conveniently kicked up dust cloud behind which scoundrels hide. In the aftermath of […]
Forty-four lives lost, yet in political narrowness only thirty four are remembered It is five years since the very unfortunate events of tragic proportions robbed families, friends and colleagues of their loved ones in what can be called a grave tragedy of our nation. Never before in our democratic history has a labour […]
Sello Theletsane The African National Congress (ANC) has slammed the “gravely unfortunate” accusations of factionalism by the South African Communist Party (SACP) where it criticised the ruling party’s decision to discipline its members that voted with the opposition in the recent failed vote of no-confidence in President Jacob Zuma, saying it is under no obligation […]
Solly Makganoto Amidst concern over the voting patterns in the recent motion of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma, and calls from within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to discipline members who voted against the party line, Parliament has responded by saying the “integrity of the secret ballot was beyond reproach”. While ANC Secretary […]
Staff Reporter US President Donald Trump has drawn the wrath of people all over the world for blaming “alt-left” activists for inciting violence against white nationalists in the tragedy in Charlottesville and resulting death. Not only has Trump drawn the ire of many people, he has drawn a thank you from a white supremacist leader. Trump […]
JOHANNESBURG, August 16 – The African National Congress (ANC) will discipline party MPs who are confirmed to have voted with the opposition parties in the motion of no confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma, party secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Tuesday. Mantashe did not name the MPs, but said the party will not go […]
Sello Theletsane Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe yesterday said that any Zimbabweans accused of killing white farmers during that country’s land restitution programme would not be arrested. According to News Day, Mugabe was speaking at Heroes Day commemoration when he specifically referred to black Zimbabweans who had been accused of killing white farmers who resisted the […]
Ogopoleng Mushi South African golfing sensation Louis Oosthuizen has completed the career near-slam. He has now come second at every major tournament. The disappointment at coming second can be devastating for some, but this South African sporting legend has shown us that a little sense of humour, humility and looking at the bigger picture can […]
Solly Makganoto The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State has warned that “the enemy has infiltrated the ANC and the Alliance”, slamming a coordinated campaign to undermine President Jacob Zuma and efforts to unseat the ANC. They have called for an investigation and punishment for ANC members who voted in support of […]