De Lille gives Mazibuko the nod

Patricia de Lille has backed Lindiwe Mazibuko's candidacy as leader of the Democratic Alliance in Parliament.

Can Mazibuko change DA's DNA?

The young parliamentary backbencher, Lindiwe Mazibuko, is vying for the DA's second most powerful position.

Lindiwe Mazibuko: The time is now

The M&G speaks to the DA's Lindiwe Mazibuko about her decision to run for the party's parliamentary leadership.

Ready for the big time: Mazibuko seeks top DA post

The DA's national spokesperson, Lindiwe Mazibuko, says she will stand against Athol Trollip in seeking the leadership of the party in Parliament.

Green paper on land reform offers 'no guidance'

The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies says the green paper on land reform isn't unconstitutional, but it is "vague and insubstantial".

Nelspruit mayor does Disney World

A R250 000 overseas jaunt by Mbombela municipal mayor Cathy Dlamini and others has come under heavy fire from the Democratic Alliance in Mpumalanga.

No land reform before audit, says DA

Until government has completed an audit of what land it owns and in what condition it is in, land reform will be seriously compromised, says the DA.

Over 49 000  jobs lost in August

Another 49 306 jobs were lost in August, the fourth consecutive monthly decline, while only government created jobs, an employment index has shown.

DA fumes as Cabinet closes ranks on hotel spending

The DA said it wanted Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe to intervene in what it calls a "Cabinet-level cover-up" of wasteful hotel expenditure.

Political ideology rules FET, okay?

Again, students will bear the brunt of changes that have not been properly considered.

Right 2 Know calls to scrap secrecy Bill

The Right 2 Know campaign says the Protection of Information Bill remains a threat to freedom and transparency, and should be scrapped and redrafted.

Malema to join the DA

The political world was rocked by the news that Julius "Sello Vie" Malema is set to join the Democratic Alliance, writes Chris Roper.

Opposition parties fight clause in 'secrecy' Bill

Opposition parties has urged the ANC to remove a provision from the "secrecy" Bill that allows intelligence spies to classify any part of their work.

Presidency: There's no conflict of interest here

Jacob Zuma does not hold any personal or financial interest, in any business or corporate entity, his spokesperson Mac Maharaj says.

Dig into Zuma Inc deals, says DA

The Democratic Alliance has called for a law amendment to ensure scrutiny of government business deals involving family members of the president.

Parliament's unanswered questions

A war of words erupted between the DA and the government over ministers' perceived failure to answer parliamentary questions.

Info Bill a threat to media's sources, says DA

Parties have accused the ANC of seeking to use clause 18 of the Protection of Information Bill to force journalists to reveal their sources.

Opposition declares war on strikers' violence

As striking municipal workers laid waste to central Cape Town, the DA renewed calls for legislation to ensure that unions are held responsible.

DA queries millions spent on Mokonyane's mansion

The public protector must probe the R3.25m spent to maintain Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's official residence, the DA said on Thursday.

Zille: Sunday Times 'used by someone with axe to grind'

Someone "with an axe to grind" used the Sunday Times newspaper to create a scandal in the Western Cape, premier Helen Zille says.

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