SACP declares war against Zuma over Nzimande sacking
The alliance partner says the president is ‘glaringly mistaken’ if he thinks removing Nzimande will silence the SACP from fighting against state capture.
President Jacob Zuma’s surprise Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, which saw Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande axed, was a “direct attack” on the South African Communist Party (SACP), a statement from the ruling party alliance partner said.
SACP declares war against Zuma over Nzimande sacking
The alliance partner says the president is ‘glaringly mistaken’ if he thinks removing Nzimande will silence the SACP from fighting against state capture.
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When a Twitter user made a clarion call to the head of state who has not shuffled his cards in a while, he seemingly obliged and SACP leader Blade Nzimande found himself at the receiving end.
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Colin Nathan is a busy man as he prepares for Super tournament
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New FCA banner for South Africa
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Malema accuses Zuma of chasing nuclear deal, repaying Russia by replacing minister
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Zimbabwe bans fruit, vegetable imports to save scarce forex
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Colin Nathan is a busy man as he prepares for Super tournament
One of South Africa’s foremost boxing trainers has three fighters to get ready before Saturday’s Super Four event.
‘Stupid’ Wales hooker feared he’d lose his hand
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Blue Bulls confirm Rudy Paige is a victim of the ‘silly season’
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McKinsey ‘embarrassed’ by findings of internal probe into Trillian, Eskom
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US-backed force says has fully captured Raqa from IS
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Tuesday they had fully captured the Islamic State group’s former Syrian stronghold Raqa, after more than four months of fighting.
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Death toll from US drone strike in Pakistan rises to 26: officials
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Africa must unite against terrorism
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