Simphiwe Dana unplugged

The complex world of South Africa’s favourite thinking diva.

Mazibuko speaks on health, education and great hair

DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko says her political career and great hair have made her a role model for young girls of all races.

Politics, posturing and the people

South African political parties need to explore new dimensions in their communication with their audience.

Study shows major Twitter growth in SA

South Africans are the most active tweeters on the continent, producing twice as many tweets as Kenya, the next most active country.

Democratic Arousal: Whoring for Helen

Vote DA, and you'll be able to pomp people who are not like you, writes Chris Roper.

Zero tolerance for Zille’s barb

The DA leader’s labelling of musician Simphiwe Dana as a ‘professional black’ smacks of racial insensitivity and cheap political point-scoring.

Rasool could be forced to fly back to face music

The state may bring Ebrahim Rasool home from the US to pre-empt the outcome of a DA-led criminal investigation into the "brown envelope" scandal.

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.

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.

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