Mandisa Nyathi

Johannesburg, South Africa

Journalist at Mail & Guardian

Journalist at the Mail & Guardian.

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Articles

Floyd Shivambu blows whistle on R7m 'looting' scandal in MK Party

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

Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party secretary general Floyd Shivambu has lifted the lid on what he alleges is a systematic looting of the party’s funds, accusing party leader Jacob Zuma’s inner circle of siphoning R7-million a month from the party’s coffers.
'MK Party hasn't sanctioned Floyd Shivambu’s media briefing'

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

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has distanced itself from an upcoming media briefing organised by its former secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, labelling the event as unsanctioned. Despite Shivambu circulating a media invite displaying the party’s colours and branding for the Thursday press conference — amid speculation that he would announce his exit from the organisation — MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela made it clear on Wednesday that the leadership had not approved the event.
ANC in vetting drive to weed out deadweight councillors for 2026

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

In an unprecedented political shake-up designed to isolate poor candidates for the make-or-break municipal elections next year, ANC councillors in North West are due to be subjected to a strict vetting process as the governing party, bruised and battered from electoral losses, aims to claw back lost ground.
Helen Zille officially throws hat into the ring for Joburg mayor post

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

Helen Zille has officially entered the ring to contest the Joburg mayoral post. To read this story in full, buy a copy of today’s Sunday World or subscribe to the paper’s e-edition by clicking on the link below. Visit the SW YouTube Channel for our video content.
Nono Maloyi leads ANC move to dissolve Mamusa council

2 weeks ago | sundayworld.co.za | Mandisa Nyathi

Luthuli House is being lobbied to lower the boom on the troubled Mamusa Local Municipality in Schweizer Reneke, North West, as party divisions and endless bickering cripple the council and leave residents fuming. Just months after ANC speaker Gotsilekgosi Batsi was dramatically ousted in March —toppled not only by opposition parties but also with a decisive nudge from ANC councillors— the party’s North West leadership under chairperson Nono Maloyi has called in the heavyweights.
EFF pushes its alternative budget, demands reform

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

Mar 21, 2025 | 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

Mar 19, 2025 | 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.