Tolls petition will be concluded in two weeks

A joint petition against the planned Gauteng highway tolling system will be sent to Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele within 14 days.

Gauteng health underspends on hospital repairs

About R83-million stands to be lost in unspent money allocated for hospital infrastructure in Gauteng, based on the second quarterly report.

Corruption in DA's Midvaal? Odendaal report 'tip of iceberg'

The Special Investigating Unit is also probing the DA-controlled Midvaal municipality.

Zille's unprotected tweets

Has Helen Zille crossed a line? She's called for men who refuse to use condoms to be charged with attempted murder. We track the latest Twitter storm.

City of Jo'burg denies a R13bn debt

The City of Johannesburg has denied being R13-billion in debt after reports that it faces a possible liquidity crisis.

Public protector report blasts DA's Midvaal

The public protector has released a scathing report on the Midvaal municipality, saying it had breached financial and administrative policies.

DA demands answers on Burma ambassador

The DA has called on the president to send the Burma ambassador to SA packing, after investigations suggest he has a questionable human rights record.

State spending on new jets 'is simply wrong'

Opposition parties have slammed plans for R1.6-billion is to be spent on two new long-range jets for President Jacob Zuma and his deputy.

Working out what Mazibuko really stands for

It appears that, now that Lindiwe Mazibuko is in the driving seat, her troubles are only starting, writes Rapule Tabane.

DA's 'Verwoerdian' rebel on the ropes

Complaints have been laid against MP Masizole Mnqasela who said Lindiwe Mazibuko lacked experience.

ANC snubs new parliamentary institute

The ANC's chief whip Mathole Motshekga says the ruling party will not recognise the proposed Parliamentary Institute of South Africa.

Zuma's decision on Simelane challenged in court

The DA has asked the Supreme Court of Appeal to overturn President Jacob Zuma's decision to appoint Menzi Simelane.

The Editorial: A democratic competition

Interesting week, this, as the much-maligned media became the stage on which the big men of our politics flexed their muscles.

More cash for hotline questioned

The mini-budget revealed that President Jacob Zuma's hotline will receive R16.2-million to add to the R23.5-million already spent on the project.

Mazibuko elected DA's new leader in Parliament

Democratic Alliance spokesperson Lindiwe Mazibuko has been elected as the party's leader in Parliament, ousting incumbent Athol Trollip.

DA outraged over Zuma's home renovation bungling

The DA says a public works official is "taking the fall" for Public Works Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde on renovations to Jacob Zuma's home.

DA urges rethinking of toll pricing amid protests

The Democratic Alliance wants the proposed toll tariffs on Gauteng's highways to be halved or scrapped completely.

DA leadership -- it is a matter of style

Despite Athol Trollip's experience, Lindiwe Mazibuko's approach to the political discourse counts in her favour, says Eusebius McKaiser.

Sadtu is 'self-serving', says DA

A row between Sadtu and the DA is brewing over a Bill that seeks to limit the striking rights of teachers.

Mazibuko no laughing matter

SA wants to know whether the DA is genuine in its support for Lindiwe Mazibuko as parliamentary leader or whether this just a publicity stunt.

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