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DA to legally oppose IEC’s bid to postpone local government elections
The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday said it would go to court to oppose the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC)…
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South Africans react to Helen Zille’s Facebook post on Jacob Zuma
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille’s Facebook post has not been received well by some people. In…
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Postponing local govt elections will set fatal precedent, says Helen Zille
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) federal chairperson Helen Zille said the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were…
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EFF calls for suspension of Saldanha Bay Mayor Marius Koen over his qualifications
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Western Cape has on Thursday called for the immediate suspension of Saldanha Bay…
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DA’s Bonginkosi Madikizela suspended as transport MEC amid qualifications probe
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Thursday suspended transport and public works MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela for a period of 14…
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I did not implant a microchip in a man’s brain: Helen Zille
THE DA’s federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, says she has been bombarded by conspiracy theorists who insist that she is…
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Helen Zille slammed for tweet about Meghan Markle miscarriage
DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille has again caused a stir on social media after commenting on a tweet criticizing…
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New DA Western Cape leader Bonginkosi Madikizela calls for party unity
Bonginkosi Madikizela was elected as the DA’s leader in the Western Cape in a virtual conference held on Saturday. Madikizela…
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Helen Zille’s comments on farm murders are reckless – IFP
The IFP has slammed newly re-elected DA’s federal council chairperson Helen Zille for claiming that farmers are more likely to…
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Helen Zille insists farmers are more likely to be murdered in SA
Helen Zille, the newly re-elected chairperson of the DA’s federal council, insists that farmers are more likely to be killed…
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Newly elected DA leader John Steenhuisen promises to give power to the people
Newly elected Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has promised to put power back in the people’s hands. In his…
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DA finally on a good footing since my return, says Helen Zille
A year after returning to active politics as the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s federal council chairperson Helen Zille said the party…
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Democratic Alliance announces leadership candidates
It will only be John Steenhuisen and Mbali Ntuli contesting the DA’s leadership, while incumbent federal council chairperson Helen Zille…
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DA in Western Cape gears up for another leadership battle
This as the DA in the Western Cape is set to elect a new provincial leader in November and, so…
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DA leaders distance themselves from Helen Zille’s tweet on racist laws
DA interim leader John Steenhuisen has sought to distance himself and the party from Helen Zille’s controversial tweet claiming there…
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Shade has no off days, Helen Zille shades Mmusi Maimane on his 40th birthday
It’s no secret that Mmusi Maimane and Helen Zille are not the best of friends, especially since his exit the…
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SA Lockdown: Helen Zille backs DA court challenge
Democratic Alliance Federal Executive Chairperson Helen Zille is backing interim leader John Steenhuisen’s comments about lockdown regulations. Steenhuisen says the…
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DA to hold its elective congress at the end of October through virtual platform
The Democratic Alliance Elective Congress will be held using a virtual platform on 31 October despite the challenges posed by…
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DA to become the first party in SA to hold congress online
The DA is gearing up to be the first party in SA to hold an elective conference online as it…
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The lockdown came as a push for the DA – Helen Zille
It had to ‘repurpose the whole party to function online’, she added. The lockdown came as a jolt for the…
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DA nominates Randall Williams for Tshwane mayor post
DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille announced Williams’ nomination earlier. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has nominated Randall Williams as its…
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Helen Zille closes Twitter account
The DA’s Federal Chairperson Helen Zille has announced on Monday that she will be closing her Twitter account. Zille said…
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John Moodey wants answers from Helen Zille
DA Gauteng leader, John Moodey is calling on Helen Zille to provide answers on allegations that she stayed in the…
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Helen Zille finds out almost half of her Twitter followers are fake bot accounts
The DA federal council chairperson appears to believe the many fake followers are her political opponents attempting to ‘destroy’ her…
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Helen Zille accused of suggesting all black men are rapists after sharing a cartoon
The DA’s Federal Council chairperson posted a cartoon comparing historical land theft to r@pe. Her tweet was trending throughout Monday.…
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Helen Zille in trouble again over race generalisations cartoon
Social media was abuzz after DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille posted a cartoon about land, rape and race generalizations.…
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Helen Zille asks where government will get money to pay SAA salary increases
A task team has been appointed to find the money, and Numsa has announced that retrenchments meant to begin last…
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Steenhuisen & Gana down to the wire ahead of interim leader election
The candidate with the most votes will lead the party until its early congress in 2020. On Sunday at 2…
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Helen Zille calls for answers in Senzo Meyiwa murder case
There were at least four other witnesses to this crime. Why is it seemingly impossible to lay a charge? This…
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Court dismisses Zille’s bid to have PP’s report on colonialism tweets set aside
The North Gauteng High Court has dismissed Helen Zille’s bid to have Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report on her…
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Zille equally to blame for DA’s poor poll performance – Trollip
Trollip said he would stay on as a council member in Nelson Mandela Bay until the party had finalized a…
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Mmusi Maimane is a good guy, just badly advised: Helen Zille
Newly elected DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille insists there was no bad blood between her and Mmusi Maimane, but…
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I’ll definitely not accept nomination as DA leader – Zille
‘I like Mmusi. We were very close,’ she added. ‘He is a very good guy and I do think he…
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DA to elect interim leader and chair on November 17
The DA’s Federal Council (FedCo) will meet on November 17 to elect an interim leader and interim chairperson of the…
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Maimane resigns from party and parliament
The official opposition’s FedEx will also be meeting urgently to agree on who exactly is now in charge of the…
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Helen Zille: We are taking legal advice after Maimane & Trollip Quit
New DA federal council chair Helen Zille says the party is taking legal advice on what to do next. “This…
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Helen Zille: I have always been friends with Herman Mashaba
Helen Zille says there’s no love lost between her and outgoing Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba. Mashaba quit a day after…
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South Africans see the funny side of Helen Zille’s return to politics
Former Western Cape premier Helen Zille’s election as the chair of the DA’s Federal Council has brought some humour to…
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Zille denies being common denominator in black people leaving the DA
The DA federal chairperson says she defended former Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille against ‘unfair’ treatment by the party.…
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Mashaba is a hero and my friend – Maimane
The ANC is already considering how to use the instability in the metro to plot its possible return to power.…
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Mashaba using Zille as excuse to get out before being exposed – ANC
The ANC in the Greater Johannesburg region says it is not shocked by the resignation of Herman Mashaba as Johannesburg…
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Helen Zille to Joburg Mayor – Talk to me, Herman
I have no power to interfere in the city of Johannesburg says the DA’s new Federal Council Chair Helen Zille.…
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Malema denies arrangement between the EFF and the DA
The cooperation the parties have enjoyed in Joburg may be short-lived, as Herman Mashaba is set to resign in protest…
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I will stay in my lane – Helen Zille after winning top DA post-election
In congratulating Zille, Maimane said the party had accepted a party-commissioned review panel report in principle and would give effect…
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Helen Zille wins DA’s new federal council chairperson
Former DA leader Helen Zille has won the race to be the DA’s new federal council chairperson, completing a dramatic…
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Helen Zille elected DA Federal chairperson
Former Western Cape and DA leader Helen Zille was elected as the party’s new federal chairperson on Sunday. DA national…
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Maimane tells DA critics to form own party if they disagree with him – reports
DA leader Mmusi Maimane pulled no punches on Saturday as he faced up to party critics calling on them to…
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Analyst says Helen Zille return to DA could spell trouble for party
Former DA leader Helen Zille’s successful return into the party’s top leadership will signal the decline of the party and…
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I will get DA back on track if elected chair of federal council – Helen Zille
Former DA leader Helen Zille announced on social media on Friday that she was going to make herself available for…
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Zille available to chair DA’s Federal Council
Former Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille has made her name available for the position of chair of the DA’s Federal…
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