ActionSA Eastern Cape chairperson Athol Trollip has said the only reason the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) would consider going into coalition with the ANC and demanding Floyd Shivambu be made finance minister was because they wanted to steal from the country’s coffers.  Trollip made the remarks while responding to a question about coalitions during the national election debate hosted by the Mail & Guardian and the University of Fort Hare on Wednesday night. Senior representatives from the ANC, EFF, ActionSA, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and Democratic Alliance (DA) took part in the ..read more

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Former EFF provincial leader Jossey Buthane said the top brass were trying to lead via ‘emails and phones’ instead of being on the ground This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to s ..read more

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is leaving it to parliament and affected individuals to deal with any forgery that occurs during the collection of signatures and identity numbers by political parties and independent candidates who want to contest the 29 May general elections for the first time. The IEC requires that these political parties gather at least 15 000 signatures while independent candidates must gather 1 000 signatures. In terms of  the 2023 Electoral Amendment Act, the IEC requires that all political parties contesting the 2024 general elections register ..read more

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosi Hlabisa said his party would address the growing disparity between the rich and poor in the province This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to ..read more

Newly elected mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says there is ‘pressure’ for the ANC to fail the metro ‘as the EFF and DA had done' This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: - M&G newsletters access - notifications - the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get ..read more

The municipality in North West has been riven by ANC infighting and nepotism for years, as residents live in sewage and have no water or other basic services This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly news ..read more

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said it had lodged an urgent application with the constitutional court to appeal the electoral court ruling that former president Jacob Zuma is eligible to stand for parliament under the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party banner in the May general elections, despite his criminal record. The electoral court on Tuesday overruled the IEC decision to uphold an objection to Zuma’s candidacy over his 2021 conviction and 15-month jail term for contempt of court, but did not immediately supply reasons for its decision.  In a brief statement on Friday, the I ..read more

Parties want the Democratic Alliance and the Inkatha Freedom Party to account for ‘confusing’ message to voters This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - th ..read more

Numbers rather than national unity will dictate how parties coalesce after 29 May This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - the opportunity to test new onli ..read more