/ 25 July 2025

Zille vs Mbalula: How the DA’s ultimatum toppled Nkabane

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On the spot: Democratic Alliance federal chair Helen Zille is said to have tackled ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula over violations of government of national unity agreements and the axing of the DA’s deputy minister, Andrew Whitfield.

Democratic Alliance’s Helen Zille cornered the ANC’s Fikile Mbalula with the ultimatum to axe the minister or lose DA support on budget votes

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