91 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…
Category: Politics
Fears ANC factional battles could weaken Tshwane
100 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
102 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
86 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
121 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
84 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?
81 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
85 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…
Here’s why B-BBEE should not be scrapped – and what needs to change
93 Although the DA wants to get rid of B-BBEE, political analysts say the policy should not be scrapped yet. Despite concerns about the broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) policies in South…
DA declares war on B-BBEE system
83 The DA vows to scrap B-BBEE in favour of merit-based policies aimed at job creation and economic growth. With a six-point economic plan in its arsenal, the DA is planning an…