Politics

Real Politics: DA vs ANC war over jobs threatens unity government

A messy row over race quotas between the ANC and DA is making the unity government look weak and unstable, writes Zukile Majova in his Real Politics column. 

EFF hits out at cops for protecting whites-only settlement

EFF blasts police for sending in armoured vehicles during peaceful protest at illegal whites-only Kleinfontein settlement.

MK Party grabs yet another ANC ward

Despite vote-rigging claims and political heavyweights campaigning, the MK Party defeated the ANC and IFP in a hotly contested Mandeni by-election.

Godongwana says ‘only the president’ can fire him

Enoch Godongwana says he won’t step down as finance minister despite pressure over his failed budget proposals.

‘No more weekend specials’ – Mbalula backs finance minister

ANC’s Fikile Mbalula says Enoch Godongwana won’t be fired like a “weekend special”. 

‘Our freedom is held hostage by crime,’ says DA

The DA says Nelson Mandela Bay’s rising crime has left citizens living in fear and threatens to drive away much-needed investment.

‘Israel has no God-given right to kill’ – Mantashe

Acting president Gwede Mantashe defended South Africa’s case against Israel at Freedom Day celebrations, calling on Christians to reject violence against Palestinians.

Real Politics: Why voting for small parties works for the ANC

This week’s events have proven why voting for smaller parties works for the ANC, writes Zukile Majova in his Real Politics column.

EFF could lose power as Ekurhuleni coalition falls apart

The fragile coalition between the ANC and EFF in Ekurhuleni is at risk as new players push for executive seats.

EFF speaker says ‘we’re not scared’ after surviving third no-confidence vote

EFF speaker in Ekurhuleni survives third attempt to remove her, calling it political games.

Police say shotgun blast was ‘not aimed at Mashatile’

Police say stray shotgun pellets, not a hit attempt, likely caused the damage to Paul Mashatile’s convoy.

DA shows its muscle as VAT increase is scrapped

The DA says Treasury backed down after its pressure in Parliament and the court. Now they’re planning to cut wasteful spending next.

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