DA reveals new face of communications

The Democratic Alliance has appointed Mmusi Maimane as the party's new national spokesperson, replacing Lindiwe Mazibuko in the role.

DA's annual Cabinet report card hands Zuma an 'F'

The DA's Cabinet report card has given President Jacob Zuma an 'F' while giving Cabinet a 'D', saying Zuma has failed to defend the Constitution.

You might need to apply for an extra day of leave ...

People who think they only need three days' leave between Christmas and New Year's Day are in for a shock -- they actually need to apply for four.

ANC loses three key wards in by-election

The ANC has lost three crucial wards in the Northern Cape, Mpumalanga and the Free State, according to results of the by-election.

Ombud: DA complaint is Independent's business, not ours

The press ombud has distanced himself from a tiff between DA leader Helen Zille and Independent Newspapers over an ANC centenary celebration feature.

ANC slates DA's 'supremacist' secrecy Bill campaign

The ANC has slammed the DA's plans to mobilise support against the secrecy Bill -- days after the ruling party called for a debate on the issue.

ANC slams 'pretentious' DA over NHI stance

The ANC has slated a DA statement on the national health insurance, calling the party pretentious for saying the poor would suffer more under the NHI.

Too many faults with NHI proposal, says DA

The DA has criticised the proposed National Health Insurance scheme, saying the green paper doesn't address the major problems.

Dissonance in Durban

Protesters marched through the streets of Durban on Saturday morning creating a spectacle that was worlds apart from the solemn climate change talks.

Court flexes muscles on Menzi Simelane

The setting aside of President Jacob Zuma's appointment of Menzi Simelane is likely to heighten tensions between the judiciary and the executive.

Simelane: Zuma's failings in justice sector exposed

Legal analysts say the judgment on Thursday ruling Menzi Simelane's appointment invalid reflects poorly on President Jacob Zuma's legal decisions.

Mixed feelings over SIU's surprise appointment

There has been mixed reaction to President Jacob Zuma's replacement of Willie Hofmeyr with Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigation Unit.

South Africa's economic growth 'could be better'

The DA and trade union Uasa say South Africa's economic growth could be better despite suffering knock-on effects from Europe and the US.

Tender rigging alleged at Gauteng health department

According to a report by the Auditor General, the Gauteng health department has lost millions of rands through maladministration and tender rigging.

Sanef pleased with ad hoc secrecy Bill committee

Sanef has welcomed the decision of the National Council of Provinces to form an ad hoc committee on the Protection of State Information Bill.

DA questions Cabinet's ConCourt assessments

The DA has called Cabinet's decision to assess the Constitutional Court's judgments "one of the strangest proposals to date".

National Council of Provinces sets up info Bill team

The National Council of Provinces have established a committee to deal with the secrecy Bill, while Cosatu has called for amendments to the Bill.

NPC won't respond to DA statement on development plan

The national planning commission will not respond to the DA statement on the National Development Plan and their question of whether it will take off.

Zille: Sexual practices must change

DA leader Helen Zille says South Africans must change their sexual practices and accept responsibility in stopping the spread of HIV.

Midvaal council whistleblowers allege witch-hunt

Sworn affidavits by several whistleblowers allege the systematic victimisation of council employees who dared to report wrongdoing in the DA's Midvaal

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