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Western Cape DA slam police leadership after officer arrested for possession of drugs
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has slammed police leadership in the province after yet another police officer…
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MK Party claims victory over DA to secure first major metro win
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has claimed its first victory in a ward previously held by the Democratic Alliance (DA).…
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DA files criminal charges against Minister Thembi Simelane over alleged Eskom fraud
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed formal corruption charges against Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, accusing her of fraudulent…
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DA slams tariff hikes in Joburg, warns of growing pressure on residents
DA slams tariff hikes in Joburg, warns of growing pressure on residents! The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has raised…
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Paul Mashatile condemns DA ministers for working after budget rejection
According to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Cabinet members who reported for duty on Monday were not…
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ANC postpones special NEC meeting as business sector urges unity
ANC postpones special NEC meeting as business sector urges unity! The African National Congress (ANC) has postponed its much-anticipated special…
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DA calls for urgent meeting on prison contraband crisis
DA calls for urgent meeting on prison contraband crisis! The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for an urgent discussion with…
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Prosecutor denies hiding evidence in Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case
The corruption case against former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has taken another turn, with her legal team demanding further…
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DA using budget rejection as political leverage, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of rejecting the national budget as a political maneuver to…
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John Hlophe appeals to Constitutional Court over JSC participation ban
Impeached judge John Hlophe has approached the Constitutional Court to challenge a ruling that barred him from participating in Judicial…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen confirms disagreements over VAT among reasons for budget speech postponement
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has confirmed that disagreements over a proposed value-added tax (VAT) increase were a major…
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Minister Mchunu: Some of SA’s police officers to have body cameras from April
Minister Mchunu: Some of SA’s police officers to have body cameras from April! Starting 1 April, some South African police…
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DA calls for increased resources for Western Cape K9 unit amid severe shortages
DA calls for increased resources for Western Cape K9 unit amid severe shortages! The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on…
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Land invasion halts plans to build classrooms at Tswelopele secondary school
A land invasion at Tswelopele Secondary School in Ivory Park has disrupted plans to build new classrooms, significantly impacting the…
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Calls for Cape Town police to employ more staff at its 10111 command centre
Calls for Cape Town police to employ more staff at its 10111 command centre! The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called…
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DA calls for urgent debate to assess if SANDF soldiers in DRC were adequately equipped
DA calls for urgent debate to assess if SANDF soldiers in DRC were adequately equipped! The Democratic Alliance (DA) has…
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Concourt to hear DA’s challenge against unconstitutional Covid-19 lockdown powers
Concourt to hear DA’s challenge against unconstitutional Covid-19 lockdown powers! The Democratic Alliance (DA) continues its legal battle against Covid-19-era…
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VIDEO: Deputy President Mashatile accuses Western Cape government of neglecting poor communities
VIDEO: Deputy President Mashatile accuses Western Cape government of neglecting poor communities! African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile…
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Bergrivier Mayor denies wrongdoing after drug and ammunition investigation
Bergrivier Mayor Ray van Rooy has broken his silence following a police investigation that led to allegations of drugs and…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen says attempts to fire Siviwe Gwarube would mean the end of the GNU
DA’s John Steenhuisen says attempts to fire Siviwe Gwarube would mean the end of the GNU! The Democratic Alliance (DA)…
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9 Gauteng education employees found with s.e.xual offence records
9 Gauteng education employees found with s.e.xual offence records! Politicians in the Gauteng Legislature were left stunned after they discovered…
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DA to protest NERSA’s electricity tariff hike ahead of public hearings on Eskom
DA to protest NERSA’s electricity tariff hike ahead of public hearings on Eskom! Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is spearheading…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen: Crime crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay devastating tourism
DA’s John Steenhuisen: Crime in Nelson Mandela Bay impacting tourism! Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen emphasized the critical role…
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Calls for investigation into Gauteng’s R9.7 million gun tender
Calls for investigation into Gauteng’s R9.7 million gun tender! The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is demanding a full investigation…
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DA calls for urgent action following tragic death of 4-year-old from contaminated food
DA calls for urgent action following tragic death of 4-year-old from contaminated food! The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Northern…
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Fraud case against Malusi Booi and co-accused postponed to January
The case against Democratic Alliance (DA) member and former Cape Town Human Settlements MMC, Malusi Booi, alleged 28s gang boss…
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Western Cape High Court judge candidate grilled over judgment involving her cousin
A candidate for the position in the Western Cape High Court has tried to explain her judgment in a political…
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The GNU is working and will continue to do so, says ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) said that it expects the Government of National Unity (GNU) to last for the full…
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MEC Maile requests PSC to provide records against corruption-accused chief of staff Collin Pitso
Gauteng’s Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile, has written to the Public Service Commission (PSC) over its findings on allegations leveled against…
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Minister Simelane denies misleading reports of R575K loan and President Ramaphosa’s involvement
Embattled Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane has refuted weekend reports which purported that she revealed and was…
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Trade Minister Parks Tau responds to attack on the National Lotteries Commission
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says that despite two legal opinions expressing reservations it had to surrender R300-million from its…
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MK Party fails in court bid to interdict JSC sitting
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has failed in its bid to interdict Monday’s sitting of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).…
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Hawks clarify Justice Minister Simelane investigation claims
The Directorate of Priority Crimes (the Hawks) have disputed allegations that they are investigating a case against Minister of Justice,…
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Gauteng Health: Over R1 million of the R3.9 million unlawfully paid to 7 Cuban doctors recovered
The Gauteng Department of Health said it had recovered over R1 million of the R3.9 million unlawfully paid to seven…
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Helen Zille warns ANC to bring Cilliers Brink back as Tshwane mayor or else…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid down the gauntlet and demanded the reinstatement of Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayor. After…
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SAFTU says wrongly called GNU will hasten doomsday for the working class
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has reiterated its stance against South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU),…
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Herman Mashaba says ActionSA shouldn’t be blamed for Cilliers Brink removal as Tshwane mayor
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has come to the defence of his party following the ousting of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane says Kholeka Gcaleka is president’s protector & doesn’t deserve salary increase
Parliament has approved the salary for Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, despite opposition from her predecessor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Earlier this month,…
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Ex-DA councillor Malusi Booi’s co-accused shot dead 2 days after bail release
Abdul Kader Davids, a co-accused in the R1 billion housing tender fraud case alongside former City of Cape Town Human…
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ANC joins voices condemning Eskom’s request for tariff increase
The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament has added its voice to the rejection of Eskom’s request for an electricity…
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Railway Safety Regulator urged to speed up investigation into cause of train derailment near Paarl
The Transport Ministry has urged the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) to fast-track their investigation to determine the cause of a…
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DA wants safety audit of Western Cape rail infrastructure after train derailment
Following a train derailment near Paarl, the Democratic Alliance (DA) wants the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and…
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DA ready for national day of action against Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike
The Democratic Alliance (DA) said that it was ready for its national day of action on Wednesday to oppose Eskom’s…
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Sadtu on BELA Bill: Minister Gwarube must decide between Helen Zille and Ramaphosa
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA)…
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Ex-DA member Renaldo Gouws says it is disheartening to see a decision like this
Former member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), Renaldo Gouws has broken his silence after his termination from the party was…
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DA terminates Renaldo Gouws’ party membership
The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it was committed to a non-racist South Africa after firing its controversial member of Parliament,…
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DA gears up for legal battle over BELA Bill
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says its legal team will continue with preparations to fight the implementation of the Basic Education…
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Fikile Mbalula says govt won’t collapse if other parties leave GNU
Secretary-general of the African National Congress (ANC) Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the signing of the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment…
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I am opposed to BELA Bill and will not attend signing ceremony at Union Buildings, says Siviwe Gwarube
As the hour approached for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s hyped signing of the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into…
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Home Affairs Minister taking fresh look at granting Gupta family citizenship
Seven years since Parliament’s Home Affairs committee said it was satisfied the department had not erred in granting citizenship to…
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