Parly stymies funding openness bid

ID's attempt to force transparency over party donations is shot down as 'unconstitutional'.

Mother of a battle for Cape Town

The battle for control of Cape Town will be an even playing field if the ANC pits Cosatu leader Tony Ehrenreich against the DA's Patricia de Lille.

DA calls for probe into Gauteng premier's house

The DA in Gauteng has asked the Public Protector to investigate allegedly expensive refurbishments to Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's official residence.

Presidency says SA is not ambiguous on Libya

The Presidency issued a statement on Wednesday evening saying that President Jacob Zuma is not ambiguous on the issue of Libya.

DA: The ANC has abandoned non-racialism

The ANC's defence of government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi is proof the ruling party has abandoned non-racialism, DA MP Wilmot James said on Tuesday.

The colour of Manyi

Despite unhappiness about Jimmy Manyi's racist comments senior officials believe he will keep his job.

DA weighs in on Jimmy Manyi controversy

The DA has released a recording of remarks that under-fire government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi made about Indian South Africans while DG of labour.

DA to challenge ruling over Zuma documents

The DA will appeal a high court decision against its bid to compel the NPA to release documents on why it halted the prosecution of Jacob Zuma.

DA bid to access Zuma documents fails

The DA's bid to compel the National Prosecuting Authority to release documents on why it halted the prosecution of President Jacob Zuma has failed.

Sowetan reporter back on DA mailing list

The Democratic Alliance on Friday reversed its decision to remove Sowetan journalist Anna Majavu from the party's mailing list.

In a state of denial

Basic service delivery can improve only when local government honestly addresses criticism about its own performance.

DA 'deeply concerned' over youth agency money

The DA has expressed "deep concern" about a decision to allocate R1,22-billion to the National Youth Development Agency over the next three years.

ANC: 'Opportunistic' to call for Cele's head

The ANC says opposition parties are "opportunistic" to call for the axing of Bheki Cele after a probe into a police office lease deal.

Opposition parties call for Cele's axing

If Police Commissioner Bheki Cele refuses to resign then President Jacob Zuma must fire him, the DA and FF+ said on Tuesday.

DA divided over treatment of 'biased' reporter

The DA's blacklisting of Sowetan parliamentary correspondent Anna Majavu has led to divisions in the party, insiders say.

Jo'burg residents protest over 'billing crisis'

Johannesburg residents protested over council billing complaints outside the city's customer service centre in Braamfontein on Friday.

'Darkies' and 'coconuts' trends in Parliament

A voice saying "Madame Deputy Speaker, on a point of order," changed the tone of what was due to be a dry, predictable Tuesday afternoon in Parliament

ICD: No evidence Malema instructed police

The ICD has found "no evidence" that police took instructions from ANC Youth League president Julius Malema at a conference in Limpopo last year.

Opposition walks out of info Bill briefing

Opposition parties on Tuesday walked out of a government presentation on the contentious Protection of Information Bill.

Unhappiness at Gauteng tolling system grows

Controversial new toll-road fees for Gauteng effectively "punish" people who drive to work, the National Consumer Forum said on Monday.

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