Mandisa Nyathi

Johannesburg, South Africa

Journalist at Mail & Guardian

Journalist at the Mail & Guardian.

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EFF pushes its alternative budget, demands reform

6 days ago | mg.co.za | Des Erasmus |Mandisa Nyathi

The party has proposed a R512.8bn revenue strategy and refuses to agree to a VAT increase 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.
EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks

1 week ago | mg.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

The Economic Freedom Fighters has accused the ANC of being disingenuous in its discussions with the Red Berets on the fiscal framework and the formation of a reconfigured government of national unity (GNU). In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, EFF national spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said the party met the ANC last Friday after being invited to discuss the budget impasse, but criticised the talks as insincere and “at the last minute, when there’s a crisis or a need for votes”.
Amid ongoing talks, bets are on the GNU will remain intact

1 week ago | mg.co.za | Emsie Ferreira |Lunga Mzangwe |Mandisa Nyathi

Tension between the DA and ANC persists but ActionSA may keep them together 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.
EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase

1 month ago | mg.co.za | Emsie Ferreira |Mandisa Nyathi

Divisions in the party have emerged over VAT hikes, coalition negotiations, and fiscal policy strategies 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.
MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder

1 month ago | mg.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

Tensions in uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party have escalated with branches alleging nepotism and inconsistent disciplinary measures for Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who still holds positions in the party despite her public insults of secretary general (SG) Floyd Shivambu. Members allege that entrenched favoritism has undermined internal governance, claiming that Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of MK party president Jacob Zuma, has been shielded from censure solely because of her family ties.
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC

1 month ago | mg.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed that it has no intention of deregistering as a political party despite a notice from the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to cancel its registration. SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo said the party has submitted its representation to the IEC to remain on the official register. This comes after the IEC issued a notice to 192 political parties last week — including the SACP — to cancel their registration.
EFF eyes Ekurhuleni mayoral seat

1 month ago | mg.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election 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.
Budget 2.0: Political parties divided over VAT hike, albeit lower than initial proposal

1 month ago | mg.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

Political parties in parliament were divided over the budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) adamant it would not support a proposed one percentage point VAT increase staggered over two years. Godongwana compromised on his initial plans for a two percentage point hike in VAT after an outcry on 19 February from coalition government partners who said it was too high.
Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn

1 month ago | mg.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerned that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and the DA could trigger the need for fresh elections 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.
‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’

1 month ago | mg.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

ANC members in KwaZulu-Natal have accused national secretary general Fikile Mbalula of leveraging the recent provincial reconfiguration and upcoming branch audits to consolidate his influence ahead of the party’s 2027 elective conference. Last week, the ANC announced that a 67-member provincial task team, with party veteran Jeff Radebe as convenor, had been formed to rebuild and strengthen the KwaZulu-Natal structure following the party’s dismal performance in last year’s general elections.