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David Makhura: ANC’s renewal is do or die
Head of Political Education David Makhura says the ANC should take the renewal process seriously or face another electoral loss…
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No one wants to take responsibility for the scrapping of e-tolls
The national government and the Gauteng provincial government have abandoned their promise to scrap the e-toll gantries. This was after…
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ANC set to announce on coalitions approach by end of January
As the African National Congress (ANC) continues to grapple with its coalitions at local government, its national executive committee (NEC)…
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ANC NEC removes David Masondo as head of OR Tambo School of Leadership
The African National Congress (ANC)’s national executive committee has moved to replace David Masondo with David Makhura as head of…
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David Makhura testifies at Life Esidimeni inquest
Former Gauteng Premier David Makhura has denied the provincial executive and budget committee played any role in the Life Esidimeni…
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Qedani Mahlangu set to face cross-examination in Life Esidimeni inquest
Former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu is expected to face gruelling cross-examination at the Life Esidimeni inquest on Thursday morning.…
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Qedani Mahlangu casts doubt on admitted evidence in Life Esidimeni inquest
Former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu cast doubt on some documents admitted as evidence at the Life Esidimeni inquest –…
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ANC Gauteng chair slams DA’s moonshot pact
David Makhura has slammed the DA’s ‘moonshot pact’ as a gathering of all the forces opposed to transformation in South…
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We’re working for a clear victory, says David Makhura
The ANC is working towards fixing coalitions from the 2021 elections. This is according to national executive committee member David…
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Ex-KZN premier Sihle Zikalala touted to head transport portfolio
Former KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala is being touted to head the transport ministry in an expected Cabinet reshuffle in the…
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David Makhura says ANC will emerge stronger from conference
The ANC will emerge stronger from its national conference. So says Gauteng delegate and former Gauteng premier David Makhura. He…
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Former Gauteng premier David Makhura says ANC will emerge stronger from conference
The ANC will emerge stronger from its national conference. So says Gauteng delegate and former Gauteng premier David Makhura. He…
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Panyaza Lesufi: No holy cows in fight against corruption, lawlessness & crime
The announcement of ANC Gauteng provincial chair Panyaza Lesufi as the province’s premier was met with mixed reactions from opposition…
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Panyaza Lesufi elected Gauteng premier
ANC Gauteng provincial chairperson Panyaza Lesufi has been elected the next premier of the province. Lesufi was elected on Thursday,…
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Panyaza Lesufi set to be elected as Gauteng premier at special sitting of legislature
Panyaza Lesufi is on Thursday expected to be formally elected Gauteng premier during a special sitting of the provincial legislature.…
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Gauteng ANC confident of foundation David Makhura laid as premier
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to outgoing Premier David Makhura describing him as…
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Panyaza Lesufi set to become Gauteng premier
The Gauteng ANC has received and accepted David Makhura’s resignation as Gauteng Premier. Provincial spokesperson Lesego Makhubela says that Gauteng…
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Ramaphosa denies Makhura ousted as Lesufi set to become Gauteng premier
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged his support for the new incoming Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, denying…
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Panyaza Lesufi set to become Gauteng premier
The Gauteng ANC has received and accepted David Makhura’s resignation as Gauteng Premier. Provincial spokesperson Lesego Makhubela says that Gauteng…
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Gauteng Premier David Makhura resigns
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, has resigned. After 8 years in the top spot of South Africa’s economic hub, Makhura will…
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Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he is not resigning
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he will remain in his post while a transition process is underway to replace him.…
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Outa calls for justice for whistleblower Babita Deokaran
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa)’s Wayne Duvenage has called on the highest echelons of government to ensure that justice…
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Kagiso Green Door to offer safe haven for GBV victims
What used to be an average house has been transformed into Gauteng’s 66th Green Door. Gauteng Premier David Makhura and…
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VIDEO: South Africa is a very violent place, says Elon Musk
South African-born Elon Musk says South Africa is a very violent country. The billionaire and CEO of Space X and…
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DA in Gauteng confident it has the numbers to unseat Premier David Makhura
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said that it was banking on African National Congress (ANC) factional fights to assist…
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Gauteng Premier David Makhura launches Gauteng Township Retail Programme
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has launched the Gauteng Township Retail Programme. It forms part of the provincial government’s plans to…
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Tensions remain high in Mohlakeng over illegal miners
Tensions remain high in Mohlakeng on the West Rand where residents have once again gone to mine dumps – where…
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DA to table motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier, David Makhura
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced it will table a motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier David Makhura in…
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Mohlakeng community protest against zama zamas
Demonstrations aimed at rooting out illegal miners are underway in Mohlakeng on the West Rand. Residents are targeting places that…
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Illegal mining an issue of national security, says David Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that illegal miners scavenging Johannesburg’s exhausted mines had moved beyond mining operations to criminal syndicates,…
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David Makhura lauds community crime fighters following West Rand protests
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, says the country has become ungovernable and criminals are responsible. He’s applauded members of the community…
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Police crack down on lawlessness in West Rand
Police are out in the West Rand to enforce the law in the area. There has been a spate of…
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Police launch manhunt after Alex deadly shooting
The police in Gauteng have launched a manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed five people in Alexandra, north…
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David Makhura sends condolences to victims of tavern shooting
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has sent condolences to the victims of the Soweto Tavern shooting. 15 people died when gunmen…
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Sanco members set to block entrance to DBE Joburg offices over scholar transport
Entry to the offices of the Basic Education Department in Johannesburg are set to be blocked on Wednesday by a…
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ANC’s factional battles worry David Makhura
The outgoing Gauteng ANC chairperson and Premier David Makhura bemoaned that Joburg, the biggest city in Gauteng, is under a…
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David Makhura highlights efforts to curb corruption in Gauteng government
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has highlighted the measures and partnership efforts in place to curb corruption within the provincial government.…
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Wrongdoers must be jailed – Gauteng Premier David Makhura
Wrongdoers need to be called to account and face jail time. That’s the word from Gauteng Premier David Makhura, releasing…
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Better coordination needed between government & civil society on KZN relief efforts
The ANC’s Ekurhuleni conference is finally underway after a delayed start. It had been chaotic opening with the party’s Gauteng…
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David Makhura warns ANC members against entitlement
The ANC’s Gauteng chairperson David Makhura has warned members not to feel entitled to leadership positions in the party. He…
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Gauteng Premier Makhura expected to visit Diepsloot in wake of violent protests
Gauteng Premier David Makhura is expected to visit Diepsloot this week. It’s been the scene of violent demonstrations, initially over…
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Calm restored in Diepsloot after a week of protests
Diepsloot remains calm following a week of protests and violent attacks. A community leader has told the publication that there…
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No arrests made after man killed in mob attack as Bheki Cele returns to Diepsloot
Police Minister Bheki Cele says law enforcement will address the issues plaguing Diepsloot as protests take place in the township.…
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Fikile Mbalula has no intentions of scrapping e-tolls, says DA
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has “no intention of getting rid of e-tolls”, says the Democratic Alliance (DA) after the South…
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Net closing in on cash-in-transit heist gangs, says GP Police Commissioner Elias Mawela
The net is closing in on cash-in-transit gangs following the arrest of 10 suspects linked to an aborted cash-in-transit heist…
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David Makhura praises law enforcement after suspected gang of robbers & 2 cops arrested
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has commended law enforcement for arresting members of a gang, two of whom are police officers,…
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Opposition parties accuse David Makhura of repeating message from last year’s Sopa
In what opposition parties have seen as implausible and a string of unimplemented promises – Gauteng premier David Makhura on…
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GP Premier Makhura accused of paying lip service at State of the Province Address
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has been accused of paying lip service and failing to deal with rampant corruption within his…
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David Makhura calls for end to attacks on foreigners
Gauteng Premier David Makhura called for an end to attacks on foreign nationals. Makhura says government and civil society organizations…
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David Makhura reveals plans for Gauteng ahead of SOPA 2022
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has big changes for the province. Makhura will flesh them out in his State of the…
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