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South Africa: Is the ANC’s dominance ending?

By Tim Wigmore The creation of a new political party in South Africa is the latest sign of the ANC’s pr The formation of the Agang party in South Africa is the latest reflection of the failings of the post-1994 … read more »

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The security state of South Africa: Why you should be afraid, very afraid

The number of national key points has increased by more than 50% in the last five years, as has the number of denied information requests directed at the state. Put in the Protection of State Information Bill, and the pattern … read more »

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ANC moves against opposition’s motion of no confidence

The ANC will block the opposition’s attempt to have a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma debated in the National Assembly. The African National Congress’s parliamentary caucus met on Wednesday to discuss the proposed motion, ANC Chief Whip … read more »

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S.Africa: Zuma ‘should be ashamed’

By: Shain Germaner, EWN Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has been asked to probe reports that taxpayers will be footing a R203-million bill for renovations to President Jacob Zuma’s private home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. On Sunday, Democratic Alliance Parliamentary leader Lindiwe … read more »

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We must recognise that racism exists – Lindiwe Mazibuko

DA parliamentary leader says only reconciliation and redress will free us from fear and angst Recognising that racism exists is first step to realising reconciliation Note to editors: This is an extract of the speech that will be delivered today … read more »

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S.Africa: All the president’s wives

Khaya Dlanga I can’t help but think that I may have had something to do with the president’s latest wedding. Perhaps I should take responsibility to the taxpayers because you dear taxpayer will be maintaining the lifestyle of the president’s … read more »

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State of the Nation address: It’s the economy, says Zuma

Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma put the economy at the centre of his State of the Nation address on Thursday, and pledged to extend government’s infrastructure drive to stimulate growth and create jobs. Zuma claimed modest success midway through … read more »

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South Africa opposition elects black woman as No.2

South Africa’s main opposition party elected a black woman as its number two on Thursday, challenging the perception it is an all-white party that will never attract significant support away from the ruling ANC. Lindiwe Mazibuko, 31, the Democratic Alliance’s … read more »

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Handbag furore: Matter of principle Says, S.Africa Minister

Johannesburg – The contents of International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane’s handbag are not up for discussion, her spokesperson said on Friday. “I can’t believe you are asking that,” Clayson Monyela said when asked why she recently refused to have her … read more »

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Black women risk ‘tools for white masters’ label

Cape Town – High-profile black women risk being labelled as tools of the white master if they try hold people to account, DA national spokesperson Lindiwe Mazibuko said on Tuesday. “The ongoing rhetoric in South Africa is that black females … read more »

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South Africa: ANC at war with itself – DA

The ANC was like “a pack of wolves fighting over a kill”, the DA said on Sunday. The “ugly public spat” between planning minister Trevor Manuel and cabinet spokesman Jimmy Manyi was the latest example of a party “fractured, divided … read more »

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Zuma defiant in ‘heaven vote’ row

The DA has demanded an apology from President Jacob Zuma after he again employed “religious threats for political ends”. But an unrepentant Zuma on Sunday, through his spokesman, Zizi Kodwa, said he had been quoted out of context. “The statement … read more »

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