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January 27 marked the birthday of Tsietsi Mashinini, who in terms of South African history and politics, symbolises the idea of black power.

Embattled eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda narrowly survived a second motion to remove him from office, despite the EFF voting against him.

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies has called on justice minister Ronald Lamola and the ANC government to stop dismissing anti-Semitism and creating an environment that emboldens anti-Semites.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa told his party’s executive to consider a permanent income grant for unemployed people.

The appointment of BCM acting chief financial officer Vincent Pillay has exposed the regional rift in the ruling party, with the metro’s current and former mayors facing off over the issue.Pillay’s role came under scrutiny after a confidential report was tabled behind closed doors at a council meeting on Friday.

The ANC has suspended the membership of its former president Jacob Zuma after determining he has been making vitriolic attacks against the governing party.

The country's corruption ranking is below the average global score and one of three to receive a new minimum score in sub-Saharan Africa.

SA needs a multiparty, multisector national convention to negotiate our second transition. Other voices supporting the idea include former statistician general Ntate Pali Lehohla. He counsels us to postpone the upcoming elections rather than “elect and regret”.

These parties that claim to be ‘for the people’ do an excellent job of alienating those people

Former president Jacob Zuma's popularity has enabled him to enjoy much support but will his uMkhonto weSizwe Party be able to win seats in parliament?