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The democratic process of voting was wearing thin before lockdown

Article Mikhail Moosa - 4 May 2020

The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to change this

Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy

Article Makhanda Ka Lima - 19 Feb 2020

Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements

Maimane’s Mosa movement to launch within two months

Article Lester Kiewit - 8 Feb 2020

The former DA leader says his new political movement can bring change to South Africa

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Jockeys without horses: Let’s all learn to be constructive

Analysis Jeremy Cronin - 6 Feb 2020

Although Benjamin Fogel denies the relevance of the South African Communist Party — and gets a few facts wrong — some of his points are correct

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Malema: Collect 10 million votes, Cheers!

Article Thando Maeko - 14 Dec 2019

The party by to increase its voters five times by 2023

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Tackle racism with a rights-based approach

Article Shanelle Van Der Berg - 15 Nov 2019

To address the systemic issues of racial discrimination, broad social and economic transformation is required in SA

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Party’s woes signify historical dilemma of South Africa’s liberals

Article Roger Southall - 12 Nov 2019

The Democratic Alliance’s problems can be traced back to the politicisation of race, which has persisted even after the dawn of democracy in 1994

DA election review recommends Maimane step down

Article Lester Kiewit - 17 Oct 2019

A review into the party’s poor election results also calls for the DA’s CEO to stand down — he has subsequently resigned

Paul Boughey, CEO of the DA has resigned

Article Lester Kiewit - 17 Oct 2019

A report that looked into the party's poor election performance called for the CEO and Mmusi Maimane to vacate their positions

A turbulent transition: DA faces a rocky future

Article Dirk Kotze Author - 16 Oct 2019

Because it's a blend of political influences the transition it is facing has, inevitably, had an existential effect on the opposition party

Leader’s principal aim to build IFP

Multimedia Staff Reporter - 7 Oct 2019

Gravitas: Velenkosini Hlabisa brings his experience to his new post as leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party.

ANC in Gauteng: For whom does the electorate toll?

Article Natasha Marrian - 12 Jul 2019

With two years before the next local government election and an ANC in Gauteng already on notice, the stakes have never been higher.

DA admits to governance balls-ups

Article Natasha Marrian - 21 Jun 2019

After disappointing elections results, the party is focusing on its municipalities and coalitions

DA in want of leadership and an identity

Article Eusebius McKaiser - 21 Jun 2019

The party’s electoral decline is an indication that it does not really know what it stands for

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Ramaphosa’s Sona outlines seven priorities for sixth administration

Article Natasha Marrian - 20 Jun 2019

Implementation is the key focus for President Cyril Ramaphosa, who admits there are limits to what can be delivered due to state of public finances

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