Cope's coalition talks 'reason' for Dexter's defection

Philip Dexter says his return to the ANC, three years after defecting, was due in part to the Cope's quest for cooperation with the DA.

Dexter deserts 'corrupt' Cope

Cope MP and former national spokesperson Phillip Dexter announced he has quit the party and rejoined the ANC.

Dalai Lama visa issue 'dead in the water'

A high court application on whether it was constitutional for the government to bar the Dalai Lama entry in SA looks to be "dead in the water".

High court to hear IFP, Cope Dalai Lama application

The Cape High Court will hear an application by the IFP and Cope about whether it was constitutional for the state to bar the Dalai Lama entry.

Cope punts 'unified opposition' to fight ANC

Cope president Mosiuoa Lekota has invited all opposition parties for talks on November 25 on forming a more united front against the ANC.

Lekota, Shilowa leadership tussle back in court

Congress of the People co-founders Mbhazima Shilowa and Mosiuoa Lekota were set to continue their dispute over the leadership of the party.

Cope's emperor short-changed on his new clothes

Missing funds for non-existent T-shirts and shaky coalition deals have left Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota with fewer friends after the local elections.

Shilowa's house auction a 'deliberate deception'

Reports that Cope co-founder Mbhazima Shilowa's house is be auctioned to pay debts are a "deliberate deception" by the Lekota faction, his camp says.

Dexter: I did not say Cope is dead

Cope's Phillip Dexter has defended his discussion document against "sensationalist" media reports, saying he did not call the party dead.

Relaunch or fold, Dexter tells Cope

Cope communications chief Phillip Dexter has proposed that the party relaunch itself or disband, the Times said on Thursday.

Voting's over, now let the horse trading begin

The African National Congress and the National Freedom Party will hold coalition talks on Monday afternoon in Durban.

Cope down, but not out

Congress of the People president Mosiuoa Lekota said he was satisfied with his party's performance in the local government elections.

Rejoin the ANC? Not in my lifetime, says Shilowa

Cope co-founder Mbhazima Shilowa on Tuesday denied rumours that he was planning to leave the party and rejoin the African National Congress.

Anele Mda dishes dirt on Cope

Anele Mda caused ripples in political circles with her announcement last week she had returned to the African National Congress.

Cope's Shilowa faction won't contest elections

Congress of the People's Mbhazima Shilowa faction has decided not to campaign for the May 18 municipal elections alongside the party's Mosiuoa Lekota.

Cope: Shilowa faction to discuss way forward

The Mbhazima Shilowa-aligned faction of Cope will meet on Monday to discuss a way forward, the secretary general of the faction said on Friday.

Cope's Dexter rejects non-disclosure allegations

Senior Cope MP Phillip Dexter has rejected allegations of non-disclosure of assets and interests in Parliament's register of members' interests.

Urgent application filed against Lekota

Cope co-founder Mbhazima Shilowa has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court to be declared the legitimate leader of the party.

Shilowa to fight order barring him from Parliament

Cope co-founder Mbhazima Shilowa will challenge an interim order barring him from Parliament, his spokesperson said on Monday.

Court bars Shilowa from Parliament

Cope's co-founder Mbhazima Shilowa has been barred from Parliament after the South Gauteng High Court granted an interim order to a rival faction.

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