It's up to us to re-needle the isiXhosa haystack
Andisiwe MakinanaI'm grateful to the youth of 1976 for taking a stand against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in black schools.
Oudtshoorn spat opens door to DA
Andisiwe MakinanaThe ANC almost lost control of Oudtshoorn municipality to the Democratic Alliance while its provincial leaders were bickering over positions.
Defiant dung-flingers catch cops with pants down
Andisiwe MakinanaMore faeces has been dumped at government offices in Cape Town despite a heavy police presence around the city bowl.
Members deserve awards for poo protest, says ANCYL
Andisiwe MakinanaANCYL will not discipline members who went on a poo flinging exercise and praised them for their ability to connect with communities.
ANC plays fashion police in Parliament on Mazibuko dress
In an attempt to refute cries of sexism in the wake of a heated Parliamentary debate, the ANC has dug itself into a deeper hole.
Parliament wants Madonsela to answer for 'Justice Factor' comments
Andisiwe MakinanaPublic Protector Thuli Madonsela is being called on to explain comments she made in the media about her office's accountability to Parliament.
Call for more public say in legal fees
Andisiwe MakinanaThe African National Congress has rejected self-regulation and has accused members of the Bar of self-interest.
Potty-training in the Western Cape
Andisiwe MakinanaANC members Andile Lili and Loyiso Nkohla have been a thorn in Western Cape Premier Helen Zille's side for a while now.
Jeffery apologises to Mazibuko for weight comment
Andisiwe MakinanaAfter uproar from the opposition and gender activists, ANC MP John Jeffery says the comment made to the DA's Lindiwe Mazibuko was misunderstood.
Parties honour Mandela, then censure Zuma for lack of leadership
Andisiwe MakinanaNelson Mandela is responding better to treatment and his condition is better compared to the last few days, Jacob Zuma has told the National Assembly.
