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Cosatu delegates in high spirits during the delayed national congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Tuesday

Factional battles still delaying start of Cosatu congress

The second day of Cosatu’s four-day national congress had not yet begun by late Tuesday due to procedural stalemates and factional disputes surrounding delegates’ credentials and leadership suspensions.

  • Hajra Omarjee
  • Luyolo Mkentane
  • Asitandile Kalashe
Ayanda Dlodlo. File photo.

Ramaphosa names Ayanda Dlodlo as ambassador to France

Dlodlo confirmed as South Africa’s new ambassador-designate to France ahead of visit

  • Thando Maeko
  • Hajra Omarjee
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DA Federal Council chair candidate Horn wants provincial structures to have bigger say in decision making

Horn is in a tightly contested race with deputy finance minister Ashor Sarupen

  • Hajra Omarjee
11/04/2026. Outgoing DA leader, John Steenhuisen talking to the media before the start of the DA Federal Congress at Gallergher Convention Centre. Picture: Masi Losi
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Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen says he is leaving the DA intact

Steenhuisen says the outcome of the DA federal congress will have an impact of the GNU

  • Hajra Omarjee
Helen Zille, DA federal council chair and mayoral candidate for Johannesburg.
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Plans under way to secure Joburg council seat for Helen Zille

Zille could join Joburg council by March as DA eyes control of the metro

  • Hajra Omarjee
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa warns GNU partners against diluting transformation agenda

ANC NGC backs the GNU as President Ramaphosa warns partners on transformation push

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  • Thando Maeko
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa. File photo.

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa weighs ANC presidential bid as succession race quietly gathers momentum

Electricity minister explores joint leadership ticket with Thoko Didiza ahead of 2027 conference

  • Thando Maeko
  • Hajra Omarjee
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa. File photo.

Ramokgopa weighs ANC top six bid as succession race quietly gathers momentum

Electricity minister explores joint leadership ticket with Thoko Didiza ahead of 2027 conference

  • Thando Maeko
  • Hajra Omarjee