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Minister Motshekga aims to turn SANDF around, but political team doesn’t inspire confidence
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and her deputy, Bantu Holomisa, are determined to turn around the cash-strapped South African National Defence…
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SANDU says money can’t solve all problems faced by troops on peacekeeping missions
The South African National Defence Union (SANDU) said that the challenges faced by troops on peacekeeping missions cannot just be…
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Bantu Holomisa to appeal for more funds for SANDF troops on peacekeeping missions
Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Bantu Holomisa said that he would ask President Cyril Ramaphosa for more funding…
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SANDU welcomes appointment of Angie Motshekga as new defence minister
The South African National Defence Union (SANDU) has welcomed the appointment of new Defense Minister Angie Motshekga and her two…
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UDM’s Nqabayomzi Kwankwa kidnapped en route to Cape Town airport, party pays R10 000 ransom
The Western Cape Anti-Kidnapping Task Team is searching for suspects following the kidnapping of United Democratic Movement (UDM) Deputy President…
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MK party confirms Jacob Zuma will attend ANC disciplinary hearing in person
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party says the African National Congress (ANC) continues to show its “desperation” with former president Jacob…
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Thuli Madonsela warns voting for ‘corrupt politicians like Jacob Zuma’ will bring SA to total collapse
As the country prepares for the national and provincial elections, former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has warned South Africa against…
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Holomisa: Everybody knew Jacob Zuma never had ambitions to become president
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa said while the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has a right to appeal…
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Accountability Now: Parliament speaker must fall on her sword and resign
Accountability Now executive director Paul Hoffman says it will be “much more credible” if National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns…
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UDM’s Holomisa calls for Mapisa-Nqakula to be investigated
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa is calling for National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, to be investigated over the allegations of bribery…
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Fikile Mbalula promises to spill the real reasons ANC removed Busisiwe Mkhwebane
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has vowed to let the country in on the “real” reasons why the ruling party voted…
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Bantu Holomisa presents alleged CR17 funding evidence
The leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Bantu Holomisa presented an envelope to National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, containing…
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UDM’s Holomisa: EFF has enhanced checks and balances of our political system
Some opposition parties banded together with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to celebrate the red berets’ milestone, marking a decade…
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Bheki Cele to deploy more police officers to crime-plagued Mthatha
Minister of Police Bheki Cele said more police officers and their resources would be deployed to Mthatha. Cele visited the…
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Irene Mpolweni, Department Of Military Veterans DG suspended
The Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans confirmed over the weekend that Irene Mpolweni, Director General of the Department of…
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ActionSA to consider legal action against President Ramaphosa’s draconian state
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of centralizing power in his office, following the announcement of yet…
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Looming court battle over power cuts
Government has until next Monday to explain what is being done to address the continuous power cuts. Political parties and…
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UDM’s Bantu Holomisa: Change government to save SA from load shedding
The government must be changed to save South Africa from the asphyxiation of the energy and load-shedding crisis, said United…
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Tripartite alliance has reached the end of its journey, says UDM’s Bantu Holomisa
United Democratic Movement (UDM) president and member of parliament, Bantu Holomisa, said the tripartite alliance is now on the brink…
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Evidence leader in Public Protector impeachment inquiry declines to recuse herself
The main evidence leader in the Public Protector’s impeachment inquiry, Nazreen Bawa, said that she would not recuse herself. Bawa…
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Dali Mpofu accuses Ramaphosa of being biased and rushing to suspend Busisiwe Mkhwebane
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of being biased against suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and of having rushed to…
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UDM leader Bantu Holomisa urges politicians to stay away from flood relief efforts
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says politicians should stay away from flood relief efforts. He believes this should be left in…
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Bantu Holomisa says Public Protector impeachment should be halted
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa is calling for Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s impeachment process to be halted. He said it should not proceed…
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Bantu Holomisa joins AfriForum’s court bid to end state of disaster
The government’s decision to further extend South Africa’s National State of Disaster for another month has been met with resistance…
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Bantu Holomisa says Ramaphosa must answer for leaked recording
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says President Cyril Ramaphosa must take the nation into his confidence and reveal which departments, municipalities,…
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Bantu Holomisa wants state capture report delivered to Parliament
UDM leader General Bantu Holomisa says Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo should himself present the final state capture report to…
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Bantu Holomisa speaks about Desmond Tutu’s funeral
Global icon Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu wanted a simple yet dignified funeral with no gun salute. He will be laid…
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Bantu Holomisa wants Zondo and not Ramaphosa to present state capture report to parliament
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa has criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa’s request to be given time to consider the…
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Helen Zille: DA didn’t double-cross Herman Mashaba, they’re just sticking to their word
DA federal council chair Helen Zille says there was no double-crossing going on, regarding their decision not to back Herman…
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We will depoliticise service delivery – Bantu Holomisa
The UDM says it will work with other political parties that might govern at provincial and national levels to depoliticise…
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Mmusi Maimane: Reopening candidate registrations could undermine elections
Political parties have reacted with mixed feelings to the IEC’s decision to allow the reopening of candidate registrations, with some…
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Political decision to release Zuma, says UDM’s Holomisa
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa is questioning the decision. The Department of Correctional Services placed the former president on medical parole…
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Taxis still not operating in Cape Town following violence
Taxis are still not operating in Cape Town after a tense weekend. The Western Cape government has shut the main…
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UDM’s Holomisa and Zwelinzima Vavi to try to negotiate taxi peace in Cape Town
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa and Saftu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi are holding urgent talks with warring taxi operators in Cape…
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SANDF deployment not too late but SA still in a dangerous situation, says Cassius Lubisi
Former director-general in the Presidency, Cassius Lubisi, believes that the defence force has not been deployed too late. He warned…
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Bantu Holomisa accuses defence minister of stonewalling
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has once again written to Parliament’s joint standing committee on defence, this time calling for co-chairperson…
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State Security Agency mum on alleged exploitation of Eugene De Kock’s state-employed caregiver
On Thursday UDM leader Bantu Holomisa released a letter addressed to State Security Agency (SSA) Minister Ayanda Dlodlo about the…
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UDM’s Bantu Holomisa questions R40 million worth of PPE burnt in hospital fire
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has questioned claims by the Gauteng department of health that an estimated R40 million worth of…
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UDM’s Holomisa wants vote on Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s impeachment committee
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa wrote to Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise to change how the committee handling Public…
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Defence Minister Mapisa-Nqakula challenges Holomisa in R5 million corruption claim
Minister of Defence and Military Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has challenged UDM leader Bantu Holomisa to report her to law enforcement agencies…
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UDM calls for postponement of local govt elections
Despite political gatherings being allowed under the country’s alert level 1 lockdown, the UDM has raised its concern about campaigning…
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EFF remains mum as other opposition parties say Zuma must account to Zondo
Some opposition parties were quick off the mark to call for former President Jacob Zuma to go to jail over…
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Government officials must admit failures: UDM leader Bantu Holomisa
UDM leader, Bantu Holomisa says the delay in procuring the COVID-19 vaccine may be a tactic to determine who bags…
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UDM leader Bantu Holomisa fed up with govt’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
UDM (United Democratic Movement) leader, Bantu Holomisa is fed up with the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Holomisa says…
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UDM leader Holomisa: Mongameli Bobani was a dedicated servant of the people
Former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Mongameli Bobani has been described as a dedicated servant of the people. Bobani was laid…
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Minister Nzimande: Holomisa’s claims of interference at Unisa misleading & malicious
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande, who stands accused of interfering with appointment processes at Unisa, has come out strongly against…
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We cannot expect ANC to investigate itself – UDM leader Bantu Holomisa
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says the ANC can’t investigate itself. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for COVID-19 corruption claims to…
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Opposition parties slam President Ramaphosa’s lack of detail on COVID-19 response
On Wednesday evening, the president announced that consultation would begin for a further easing of the lockdown in most parts…
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Eastern Cape man buried in his favourite car – Pictures
It was apparently the deceased’s final wish to take his ride with him to the next life. South Africans have…
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Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to release final report into PIC
Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to release the report of the inquiry into allegations of impropriety at the…
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