Richard Poplak, the Daily Maverick’s most sharp-tongued assassin, has really gone to town on what he reckons is the slow death of South African democracy.
At the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting this weekend, the gloves really came off. At least Ramaphosa feels like he’s sitting pretty.
Steps to make land expropriation without compensation a reality were put on hold during the national elections, but now they’re back on track.
Magashule isn’t going to stop gunning for Ramaphosa, although thus far the ANC’s incumbent leader has managed to stave off the party’s secretary-general. The biggest test lies ahead.
It’s never a good sign when your president and your Public Protector are doing battle. First, it was Thuli and Jacob, and now we’re on round two.
Today, at around 7PM, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his SONA address. There are some key talking points to be addressed.
The names of the chairpersons on the ANC parliamentary committee reads like a who’s who of State Capture and corruption, as Ace wins another round.
Last week, Cyril Ramaphosa was completely blindsided by Ace Magashule, who was on his way to Cape Town to try and pull a quick one.
Whilst some are determined to believe that Cyril Ramaphosa’s New Dawn is going to save the day, not everyone is on board.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s New Dawn has had a few hiccups along the way. According to Justice Malala, we need to exercise some patience.
It now looks certain that David Mabuza will be named as our deputy president. The rand doesn’t like that news, and neither should you.
When the ANC’s top brass meets later this week, a years-long power struggle will take centre stage. It could get very messy.
During Saturday’s Inauguration, one SA National Defence Force parachutist didn’t cover himself in glory.
Just two hours before appearing in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa announced that Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza would “postpone” his swearing in. Let the games begin.
Over the weekend, Cyril Ramaphosa’s rival ANC faction didn’t even bother trying to hide the fact that they’re gunning for him.
Ramaphosa spoke at an investor conference in Johannesburg, which was hosted by the Goldman Sachs Group, and the president discussed Eskom, the economy, and land reform.
The votes may have been counted, with the ANC securing 57,51%, but the real battle for power within the party is set to escalate.
Everybody knows the ANC will win the national vote, securing more than 50%, but the margin of victory is actually very important for what comes next.
There’s a battle raging within the ANC, and the two power players are slowly but surely showing their hands. Zapiro hits the nail on the head here.
Polling giants Ipsos has published the results of its final poll, and the Daily Maverick reckons it’s about as close to an accurate prediction as we will get ahead of May 8.
It’s been more than two years since photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was captured in Syria, but his family have never given up hope that he is alive.
We already know that we’re living in a gangster state, but within the halls of Luthuli House, the battle for power has never been more important.
Every lamp post in and around Cape Town is plastered with election posters, and sometimes that leads to a decent chuckle.
Justice Malala isn’t the kind to pull his punches, and the highly respected political commentator and columnist has unloaded on Ramaphosa and the ANC.
Trevor Noah recently returned to South Africa, and a friend rang him up with an interesting opportunity. It turns out President Cyril Ramaphosa was keen to meet up.
Cyril Ramaphosa landed some real-world experience of South Africa’s public transport, when he was stuck on a train for hours yesterday.
Cyril Ramaphosa is set to earn another decent salary this year, which makes him one of the best-paid presidents in the world.
As we get ready to vote in May, let’s take a look at what the 2014 results might say about the outcome of the 2019 elections.
As the video of Pastor Alph Lukau performing a fake resurrection continues to circulate, even President Ramaphosa has felt the need to say something.
With the election looming large, it’s time to get to grips with how the three main politicals parties plan on handling big issues like land reform, jobs and fighting corruption.