POLITICS

Politics news and analysis from South Africa and across Africa, covering government, elections, political parties, public policy, leadership, governance and the issues shaping the continent.

POLITICS | Elections

More Than 5,000 Candidates Disqualified Ahead of South Africa’s 2026 Local Elections
ByMemory Nalumbwe September 17, 2026September 17, 2026
POLITICS | Government & Governance

Ramaphosa Heads to BRICS Summit as South Africa Pushes Trade and Investment Agenda
ByMemory Nalumbwe September 9, 2026September 9, 2026
Leadership & Parliament | POLITICS

Mapisa-Nqakula Takes the Stand as Travel Allowances Come Under Scrutiny
ByMemory Nalumbwe September 9, 2026September 9, 2026
Elections | POLITICS

ANC Weighs Electoral Court Challenge After Candidate List Dispute With IEC
ByMemory Nalumbwe September 5, 2026September 5, 2026
Government & Governance | POLITICS

Phala Phala Returns to Court as Ramaphosa Faces Fresh Accountability Battle
ByMemory Nalumbwe September 4, 2026September 4, 2026
POLITICS

New political party ARRC sets sights on ‘new dispensation’ ahead of September launch
ByMemory Nalumbwe August 27, 2026August 27, 2026