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DA wants access to info about Andre de Ruyter’s allegations
The Democratic Alliance has applied to obtain all information and evidence Eskom has regarding the alleged high-level politician involved in…
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Cilliers Brink announced as DA mayoral candidate for Tshwane Executive Mayor position
Cilliers Brink has been selected as the Democratic Alliance and Multi-Party Coalition’s candidate for the position of Tshwane Executive Mayor.…
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DA: New electricity minister another crook in the rotten pot
The Democratic Alliance has criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a new minister of electricity in the Presidency, saying this…
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MPs: Frene Ginwala left indelible mark in democratic SA
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday paid tribute to the country’s first democratic National Assembly Speaker Frene Ginwala describing her…
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DA wants Minister Godongwana to use R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsor for Eskom’s diesel
The Democratic Alliance wants finance minister Enoch Godongwana to request that the R1 billion for the sponsorship for Tottenham Hotspur…
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Vote to remove eThekwini mayor postponed after the DA’s concerns with ANC
A no-confidence motion in eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda was removed from Tuesday’s council meeting agenda after concerns that the meeting…
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Bheki Mtolo of ANC receives heavy backlash following racism allegations
The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has labelled the ANC’s racism allegations against the party as nothing more than “claptrap”. ANC…
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Soshanguve residents without water for 3 weeks
While disgruntled Soshanguve residents go without water for weeks, the local councillor has slammed the Democratic Alliance for failing to…
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I have survived many times, and I will survive yet again – Mpho Phalatse on no confidence motion
Joburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse seems unfazed as she faces a third attempt to remove her from office through another…
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DA confident in legal challenge against ANC cadre deployment policy
The Democratic Alliance is confident of a win in its legal challenge against the ANC’s cadre deployment policy. The High…
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Cadre deployment recommendations just freedom of speech, says ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) defended its cadre deployment policy in court on Monday, saying the party is allowed to…
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DA wants cadre deployment policy to be declared unlawful
Scrapping the Cadre Deployment Bill is crucial for rebuilding state capacity following years of state capture. The Democratic Alliance says…
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DA: Eskom’s permanent load shedding announcement proves govt is lying
The Democratic Alliance has come out guns blazing following news that South Africa may be in for permanent stage 2…
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DA disputes 80.1% matric pass rate
The Democratic Alliance is disputing the matric pass rate. It says many pupils have not been accounted for, and the…
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DA calls for protests over blackouts
The Democratic Alliance is planning a march to the ANC’s headquarters at Luthuli House against South Africa’s worsening electricity crisis.…
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Justice Minister: NPA to accept donor funding to prosecute high-profile cases
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says the National Prosecuting Authority is now able to accept donor funding to help it prosecute…
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ANC Western Cape members say party need to get serious and professional
Some African National Congress (ANC) Western Cape members believe the party needs to become professional and get serious about changing…
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Gauteng Health MEC: Tembisa Hospital video was taken out of context
The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed that the video circulating on social media showing a patient sleeping on the floor,…
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Mitchell’s future as Western Cape Speaker far from certain
The Western Cape provincial legislature has elected a new Speaker. Daylin Mitchell is the former mobility MEC and the youngest…
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Government apologises over devastating load shedding
The government yesterday apologized to consumers after a prolonged energy crisis took a turn for the worse, with beleaguered utility…
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Durban beaches open for business
Some of Durban’s beaches have been reopened and that’s good enough for the many people descending on the city’s shores…
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Opposition parties plot Cyril Ramaphosa no-confidence vote
Opposition parties said they planned to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa when the National Assembly…
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DA Western Cape terminates Masizole Mnqasela’s membership
The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has terminated legislature speaker Masizole Mnqasela’s membership. This follows what the party calls…
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I want to serve South Africans, says Busisiwe Mkhwebane
I want to serve South Africans. That’s the word from Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who’s taken her fight to remain in…
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City of Ekurhuleni denies neglecting service delivery in townships
The City of Ekurhuleni has denied allegations it has neglected township areas when it comes to service delivery. The claims…
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Court dismisses Busisiwe Mkhwebane suspension appeal bid
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has lost her court bid to overturn her suspension. The Western Cape High Court dismissed…
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DA calls on intelligence bosses to address SA
The Democratic Alliance wants Minister in The Presidency responsible for State Security, Mondli Gungubele to address South Africans about the…
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Former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse in court to challenge her removal from office
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Wednesday is expected to hear the Democratic Alliance‘s (DA) application challenging the…
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Coalitions are the future, says John Steenhuisen
The Democratic Alliance says the failure of coalition governments will affect poorer communities. The DA says coalition governments are the…
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DA lays criminal complaint against JPC and ANC
The Democratic Alliance has laid criminal complaints against the ANC and the Johannesburg Property Company. Caucus Leader, Mpho Phalatse, accuses…
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Zwakele Mncwango of DA resigns from KZN legislature
Democratic Alliance MPL Zwakele Mncwango has resigned from the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, giving up his role as chief whip of the…
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Legally, I’m still Joburg Mayor – Mpho Phalatse
The Democratic Alliance’s Mpho Phalatse says she is confident she will be reinstated as Johannesburg Mayor. She filed court papers…
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ActionSA blasts DA for Joburg Council collapse
ActionSA has chastised the Democratic Alliance for the way it led the City of Johannesburg. This follows events in the…
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New Joburg mayor promises to unravel DA failures
New Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the Democratic Alliance will have to answer to any red flags that are raised…
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DA vows to regain control of City of Joburg
Ousted Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse says she won’t go down without a fight. This after she was unseated through an…
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Load shedding a calamity of enormous proportions: President Ramaphosa to Parliament
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday acknowledged the government’s energy failures and also admitted that load shedding was a “calamity of…
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Clampdown on Northcliff’s party hill
About 50 underage revellers were rounded up at Northcliff Hill’s famous water tower on Saturday. The area around the Johannesburg…
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Our country is worth saving – John Steenhuisen on Heritage Day
The Democratic Alliance says when we learn to embrace our diversity, South Africa will reach new heights. The party’s leader…
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Nelson Mandela Bay to prioritize service delivery under new mayor Retief Odendaal
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has a new mayor. The Democratic Alliance’s Retief Odendaal takes over the reins from mayor Eugene…
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Gwede Mantashe: Load shedding cannot be my fault
Minister of Energy Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe said he was not responsible for the country’s energy crisis. Mantashe’s comments come…
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DA lashes out at President Ramaphosa for failing to implement Energy Action Plan
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has lashed out at President Cyril Ramaphosa for what it says is the failure to implement…
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Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Council votes for new mayor as Eugene Johnson is ousted
The Nelson Mandela Bay Council has adjourned temporarily to allow counting of votes for the vacant Mayor position. Two candidates…
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DA wants Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe fired
The Democratic Alliance has again called for a state of disaster around Eskom and the firing of Energy Minister Gwede…
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WC High Court made errors in upholding Busisiwe Mkhwebane suspension bid, says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said the Western Cape High Court made a number of errors when it upheld Public…
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Dali Mpofu threatens Busisiwe Mkhwebane impeachment inquiry chair
Proceedings got heated at Tuesday’s section 194 inquiry hearings with advocate Dali Mpofu issuing a “threat” and a “promise” to…
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DA granted interdict to stop Joburg special council sitting
The Democratic Alliance has been granted an interdict to stop a Johannesburg council sitting planned for Tuesday. A motion of…
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Parliament says it won’t probe R22 million monumental flag
Parliament’s sports arts and culture committee said it won’t be investigating any processes related to the commissioning of a R20…
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DA: Coalitions are sustainable if we all agree
The Democratic Alliance says coalitions are sustainable if parties work together. Democratic Alliance Solly Msimanga said, “Well let me tell…
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Gauteng residents illegally occupy privately-owned Olievenhoutbosch plot
An open plot of land in Olievenhoutbosch has been targeted in a land grab by residents from as far afield…
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No records of forensic probe request from Babita Deokaran, says MEC Mokgethi
Gauteng Health MEC Nomathemba Mokgethi on Tuesday said the department had no records of an official request for a forensic…
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