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Sadtu not happy with appointment of DA’s Siviwe Gwarube as Basic Education Minister
The ANC-aligned South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu), which is the largest teachers union in the country, has quickly expressed…
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WC Premier Winde dismisses ANC’s calls for commission of inquiry into George disaster
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde does not believe there is a need for a judicial commission of inquiry into the…
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula issue a litmus test for ANC’s stance on corruption
ANC’s response to the motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will be a litmus test for…
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‘DA arrogance exceeds their ability to govern well’ – ActionSA speaks on Gauteng coalition
ActionSA said there is no chance that the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) motion to dissolve the eThekwini council will pass as…
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Calls intensify for establishment of specialized unit to tackle illegal mining
Political parties have raised concern over the government’s failure to establish a specialized police unit to tackle illegal mining in…
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Opposition parties not impressed with Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s Soca speech
Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda highlighted the importance of establishing a stable supply of water and electricity. Gwamanda delivered his maiden…
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ActionSA to join moonshot pact only if DA publicly says it won’t work with ANC
ActionSA president Herman Mashaba said he would not join the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) ‘moonshot pact’ until it publicly announces that…
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Defence Minister Modise says nothing was loaded on Lady R in Simon’s Town
Defence Minister Thandi Modise said nothing was loaded onboard the Russian vessel, the Lady R, while it was in Cape…
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Thabo Mbeki’s meeting with ANC leaders an opportunity to get guidance
Former president Thabo Mbeki is reportedly meeting with top African National Congress (ANC) leaders at Luthuli House on Tuesday evening.…
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DA: R300 million Gauteng health budget cut the symptom of a badly managed dept
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Gauteng health spokesperson MEC Jack Bloom says cuts to the province’s health infrastructure budget will have…
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Mxolisi Dukwana elected Free State premier
African National Congress (ANC) Free State provincial chair, Mxolisi Dukwana, has been elected the province’s new premier. Free State premier…
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First of 2 DA cases against ANC cadre deployment policy resumes in high court
The first of the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) two cases against the African National Congress’ (ANC) cadre deployment policy was set…
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Sithembiso Zungu of ANC elected chief whip of Joburg council
Sithembiso Zungu from the African National Congress (ANC) has been elected as chief whip of the City of Johannesburg council.…
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Western Cape speaker facing motion of no confidence from his own party
The wrangling between Western Cape legislature speaker Masizole Mnqasela and his party, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) top brass has seemingly…
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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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New Joburg mayor Dada Morero apologizes & promises to fix mistakes
Newly elected African National Congress (ANC) City of Johannesburg Mayor Sello Enoch Dada Morero has apologized for past mistakes and…
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City stands to benefit from deal – Tshwane Mayor Williams speaks on R26 billion tender
Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams has been at pains, to try to explain a R26 billion unsolicited bid, that’s been slammed…
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DA’s Retief Odendaal is NMB mayoral candidate
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Retief Odendaal is a mayoral candidate for the Nelson Mandela Bay metro. A coalition agreement signed…
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DA’s bid for ballot on motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa’s Cabinet refused
The National Speaker of Parliament has declined the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) request for an in-person ballot on the motion of…
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Western Cape DA plans to take on land reform minister for District 6 claimants
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Standing Committee on Human Settlements in the Western Cape will be taking Land Reforms Minister Thoko…
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ANC may benefit from breakdown in coalition talks
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) refusal to work with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba in a coalition minority government has, effectively, handed…
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Municipalities in the spotlight as parties launch election manifestos
Dysfunctional municipalities and little-to-no service delivery fell under the spotlight again this weekend during the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) election manifesto…
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Caregivers without ID documents now eligible for SRD grants
Sassa CEO Busisiwe Memela Khambule said that it was not making sense to sideline this cohort even when there were…
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Jessie Duarte: ANC will not be drawn into DA’s mind games and reveal mayoral candidates
The African National Congress (ANC) says it will not be drawn into the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) “mind games” and release…
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DA member Lebo More dies
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (MPL) Lebo More has passed way. More served as the…
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Zakhele Mbhele replaces Phumzile van Damme as DA Shadow Comms Minister
Zakhele Mbhele is the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) new Shadow Minister of Communications. This after MP Phumzile van Damme was forced…
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DA in Western Cape says Prasa’s rail infrastructure security measures are inadequate
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) caucus in the Western Cape on Tuesday said that despite the Passenger Rail Agency of South…
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Tshwane residents lament lack of service delivery & selfish politicians
Some Tshwane residents said the political battle over the control of the city was impacting negatively on service delivery. Some…
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Shaky DA to give update after two-day meeting ahead of policy conference
The DA has its work cut out for it with scandals over leaked audio clips and a looming showdown in…
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