Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over as DA leader
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has elected Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new federal leader, marking a fresh chapter for South Africa’s second largest party. Hill-Lewis,... Read more.
DA delegates raise concerns over lily-white leadership
The DA yesterday held its federal congress to pave the way for the election of new leaders who will guide the party to greater heights amid the tense political landscape... Read more.
Canal+ dumps DStv Delicious festival
French entertainment giant Canal+ is dumping the popular DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, withdrawing as the naming rights sponsor, as it undertakes... Read more.
DA leadership race heats up as candidates pitch competing visions
The race to lead the Democratic Alliance gathered pace on Saturday, as delegates at the party’s federal congress got to hear about the visions of two contenders... Read more.
DA delegates reject proposal for deputy federal leader post
The atmosphere inside the Gallagher Convention Centre was tense and noisy on Saturday as delegates at the Democratic Alliance’s Federal Congress decisively rejected... Read more.
Helen Zille warns of race-based politics as election looms
Democratic Alliance federal council chair Helen Zille has warned that South Africa’s next election could be defined by political fragmentation and rising race-based... Read more.
John Steenhuisen bows out as DA leader, hails party’s journey from decline to national power
John Steenhuisen has bid farewell as federal leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), closing a chapter in which he says the party transformed itself from a weakened... Read more.
Oil price drop sparks fuel relief hopes for SA motorists
South African motorists could soon see relief at the pumps after global oil prices dropped sharply in response to a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East. Brent... Read more.
EFF outraged as city pays suspended manager over R5.8m salary
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality of wasting R5.8-million on a suspended city manager, Noxolo Nqwazi.... Read more.
Dean Macpherson warns of lawlessness as Knofloskraal expands
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has raised a red flag over Knofloskraal, a growing Khoisan settlement near Grabouw, Western Cape, that has... Read more.
