Politics 28.11.2020 06:02 pm

‘Fictional’ election poster the work of ‘agent provocateurs’, says ANC

The ANC has condemned a poster purporting to be an election slate for its 2022 national conference.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the party said the "fake and fictional" poster can only be the work of "wedge drivers who derive pleasure from seeing a divided ANC".

Politics SA calls for calm in Middle East after assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist

The South African government has called for calm in the Middle East after the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Dr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Politics Magashule mobilising at ground-level as corruption charges linger

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recently held a voter registration drive, the first since the Covid-19 lockdown, ahead of by-elections in January 2021.

Politics PAC’s sole MP loses his seat in Parliament

Speaker Thandi Modise noted statements shared by PAC members questioning her fairness and integrity.

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Politics Motion against Ramaphosa is test for ANC unity

With the local government elections on the horizon, the factions would be forced to swallow their pride and show brave faces amid their divisions.

Politics Give up your police protection, Steenhuisen tells Malema

‘… you are the only opposition leader who has a SAPS security detail – I challenge you today, to give up your security detail,’ said Steenhuisen.

Politics Magashule declines to comment on Cosatu’s call for him to step aside

Cosatu has expressed its disappointment that the ANC was reneging on its Nasrec resolution to suspend those facing allegations of corruption.

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Politics Limpopo premier takes action against Nehawu leaders

Mathabatha charged two senior Nehawu members with misconduct, hardly a week after the Nehawu Limpopo provincial leadership pressed charges of corruption against him with the Hawks.

Politics Arrest and jail politically connected grafters, Cosatu demands

The union also called for the centralisation of public procurement of large items and the introduction of an online open public procurement platform.

Politics ANC PEC reverses decision to reinstate Mpumalanga rape-accused leader

The provincial executive committee met following public pressure.

Politics Right of reply: ActionSA’s logo is not an embarrassment to the party

‘Focussing on a legal case over a logo would be painfully out of touch with the needs of South Africans who need an alternative that can unseat the ANC more than they need any specific configuration of shapes and colours.’

Politics DA to protest outside Zondo commission when Joburg mayor testifies

Geoff Makhubo will be testifying about donations to the ANC made by EOH and other companies, including Regiments Capital.

Politics ATM ‘surprised’ as Ramaphosa no-confidence motion gets greenlight

The African Transformation Movement filed the motion in February but say the Speaker has not yet communicated with them.

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Politics Nehawu accuses Mathabatha of not acting against corruption

Calls are mounting for Limpopo premier Stan Mathabatha to take special leave in order to allow investigations into allegations of corruption against him to run without any interference. The plea comes after the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) in Limpopo laid charges of corruption against him last Wednesday. “We can confirm that […]

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