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Helen Zille
Politics

We’ll not be bullied by a power-hungry Zille – Patriotic Alliance

Now that it is a part of the government of national unity (GNU), the Patriotic Alliance (PA) asserts that it would not allow Helen Zille, the chairperson of the... Read more.
Are Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, Woolies shunning black SMEs?
Business

Are Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, Woolies shunning black SMEs?

The Competition Commission has found that small enterprises owned by black people are finding it difficult to supply goods and services to large retailers. This... Read more.
DA suspends Gouws after confirming authenticity of racist rant clip
News

EFF to report DA MP Gouws to parliament over ‘racist rant’

The EFF is preparing to launch its first fight in the new parliament. The party is drafting a complaint to the speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, to... Read more.
ANC and MK Party coalition
Politics

GNU agreement is not a 5-year trap, parties can jump ship – expert

It is possible to dump the government of national unity (GNU) if the party is no longer satisfied with its policies, said political expert Thokozani Chilenga-Butao.... Read more.
'Coalition government priorities are aligned to ANC policies'
Politics

‘Coalition government priorities are aligned to ANC policies’

The coalition government between the ANC, DA, IFP, Good and PA is in full swing after the ANC secured enough signatories for its formation. This, after the ANC’s... Read more.
News

‘Chasing posts has made DA to ignore Phala Phala scandal’

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba is calling on like-minded political parties to join forces and become the grand opposition against the “bogus” government of national... Read more.
Thoko Didiza grateful to emerge as national assembly speaker
News

Thoko Didiza grateful to emerge as national assembly speaker

Thoko Didiza has been elected as the new Speaker of the National Assembly. The former Minister of Agriculture, Land reform and Rural Development received a total... Read more.
Three months of no load shedding put a feather in Marokane's cap
News

Three months of no load shedding put a feather in Marokane’s cap

Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane has expressed joy that there have been nearly three months of no load shedding as he gives an update on progress in his... Read more.
government of national unity
News, Politics

We will support Ramaphosa as the president of SA – Steenhuisen

The DA has boasted that it is no longer an opposition party after it signed an agreement to form part of the government of national unity. DA leader John Steenhuisen... Read more.