442 Says in his acceptance speech that he will be willing to work with any other party that shares the DA’s values. Cilliers Brink will be the DA’s Tshwane mayoral candidate in…
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‘They will find themselves like the PAC’: Ramaphosa takes aim at National Dialogue boycotters
477 The first national convention will put together a framework for the community-led dialogues. President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit back at political parties, civil society organisations and high-profile foundations that chose to…
Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini calls taxi and e-hailing turf war just ‘business competition’
524 Lux said he was at Maponya mall to protect it from being attacked. Soweto parliament president Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini has challenged claims of a turf war between taxi drivers and e-hailers…
Fears ANC factional battles could weaken Tshwane
519 11 ANC leaders accuse regional coordinator George Matjila of manipulating branch elections, threatening provincial election outcomes in Tshwane. The ANC Greater Tshwane regional leadership is embroiled in a factional battle that…
Ramaphosa unaware of ‘ill-advised’ Iran trip by SANDF chief – Magwenya
496 Magwenya says Ramaphosa did not know about the SANDF chief’s Iran trip. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) chief Rudzani…
Calls for Kolisi & Co to ‘save’ the National Dialogue, ActionSA claims convention will cost R25 million
449 The government has been accused of ‘hijacking’ the National Dialogue, leading to several prominent foundations pulling out. The South African Council of Churches (SACC) have appealed to the Imminent Persons Group…
Coalition politics reveal deep contradictions
669 The Coalition Barometer II reveals coalition governments are here to stay, but political infighting continues to undermine their effectiveness. A new study reveals that contradictions and robustness are common features among…
National Dialogue: Concerns about financial transparency and hotel bookings for delegates
476 Several foundations say that the first national convention has been rushed. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation has raised renewed concerns about the funding model for the National Dialogue. This comes after the…
Will DA suffer because of its B-BBEE stance?
493 While the DA might not lose support with its stance on B-BBEE, it’s unlikely to gain votes either Despite suggestions that the DA will lose black voters because of its stance…
Jobs crisis: Political parties demand accountability for rising unemployment
389 Stats SA revealed that 140 000 jobs were lost between April and June. ActionSA is blaming the government of national unity (GNU) for thousands of jobs lost in the second quarter of…