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Nkululeko Dunga, the new Gauteng MEC for finance, and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi at Dunga’s swearing-in cerremony on April 2. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)
ANC

Real Politics: the ANC rebels out to kill the GNU

A growing anti-unity government faction inside the ANC is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference

  • Zukile Majova
4 min read
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 25: Cyril Ramaphosa (President) during day 2 of the African National Congress National Executive Committee at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre on January 25, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This gathering comes right after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s January 8 Statement, where he laid out the party’s key priorities for the year, focusing on decisive actions to fix local government and transform the economy ahead of the upcoming local elections. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)
ANC

Real Politics: why Ramaphosa has to depend on flawed alliances

Ramaphosa’s reform agenda depends on provincial leaders with troubled records. Understanding why reveals the brutal logic of ANC power politics.

  • Zukile Majova
5 min read
ANC

Real Politics: how much longer can MK lean on Zuma’s charm?

Zuma remains the MK’s biggest asset, but endless internal shuffles and weak structures may limit its reach in the 2026 municipal elections.

  • Zukile Majova
4 min read