Real Politics: The ANC rebels out to kill the GNU A growing anti-unity government faction inside the ANC is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference… by Zukile Majova April 7, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
Zille at 39% for Jozi, ANC voters want Motsepe Patrice Motsepe looks like a shoo-in for the ANC presidency come its electoral conference in 2027 – should he opt to run… by Rob Rose March 30, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Real Politics: Why Ramaphosa has to depend on flawed alliances Ramaphosa’s reform agenda depends on provincial leaders with troubled records. Understanding why reveals the brutal logic of ANC power politics.… by Zukile Majova March 30, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Real Politics: How much longer can MK lean on Zuma’s charm? Zuma remains the MK’s biggest asset, but endless internal shuffles and weak structures may limit its reach in the 2026 municipal elections.… by Zukile Majova March 16, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
Real Politics: Identity politics threatens DA’s Western Cape grip PA wins by-elections in George and may flip Saldanha Bay as identity politics threatens to end DA dominance in its Western Cape stronghold… by Zukile Majova February 16, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
Local polls, the GNU and Trump shocks: Politics in 2026 Local government elections, a DA electoral conference, the all-important annual budget and global headwinds. Here’s your political year ahead… by Shirley de Villiers January 12, 2026 Politics 1
In it to win it: Is Zille Joburg’s last chance? The DA is going all-in to beat the ANC in next year’s local government elections. For many, party veteran Helen Zille is the city’s… by Giulietta Talevi September 22, 2025 News·Politics 1
Data currents: Charting the PA’s popularity in the Western Cape The PA is on the ascendent in the Western Cape, looking to thwart the DA and ANC’s ambitions in next year’s local government elections… by The South Africa Brief August 13, 2025 Politics
‘Ramaphosa must intervene in Mozambique crisis’ As the threat of violence hangs heavy over Maputo, rights group the Center for Democracy and Human Rights has hit out at President Cyril… by Rob Rose November 11, 2024 News·Politics
Trump redux = Trump unbound? Odd thing, victory. During the US election campaign, president elect Donald Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine by Inauguration Day. Victory means… by Tim Cohen November 8, 2024 Opinion·Politics
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