Category: African Politics
MKP’s Anniversary: A Year of Growth, But What’s Next?
uMkhonto weSizwe Party Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Amidst Uncertainty The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), founded by former President Jacob Zuma, marked its one-year anniversary on Sunday at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium. The party’s emergence has significantly impacted South African politics, contributing to the ANC’s share of national votes dropping below 50% for the first time in…
Thabo Mbeki Urges Government to Initiate National Dialogue for Nation-Building
Former President Thabo Mbeki has called on the government to initiate an inclusive national dialogue, emphasizing the need for South Africans to take charge of their destiny. Addressing the South African Communist Party (SACP) conference in Boksburg, Mbeki highlighted the country’s pressing issues, including massive unemployment, poverty, and lawlessness. Mbeki stressed that this national dialogue…
EFF Unveils New Leadership Lineup Amid Controversy
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has announced its new leadership lineup, with Julius Malema at the helm as President. Malema is joined by Godrich Gardee as Deputy President, Nontando Nolutshungu as National Chairperson, Omphile Maotwe as Treasurer General, Marshall Dlamini as Secretary-General, and Leigh-Ann Mathys as Deputy Secretary General. However, not everyone is pleased with…