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Helen Zille

​#AIDS2016: Yes, Helen Zille racism and inequality do fuel the spread of HIV
Article
/ 21 July 2016

​#AIDS2016: Yes, Helen Zille racism and inequality do fuel the spread of HIV

The Western Cape premier should know that inequality, not just science, lies at the root of the Aids epidemic.

By Mia Malan
​Tafelberg school site decision to be guided by Constitution, says Helen Zille
Article
/ 17 July 2016

​Tafelberg school site decision to be guided by Constitution, says Helen Zille

A decision on the disposal of the old Tafelberg school site in Sea Point, Cape Town, has not yet been taken, Western Cape premier Helen Zille said.

By Staff Reporter
‘We love Helen Zille!’ – DA supporters
Article
/ 23 April 2016

‘We love Helen Zille!’ – DA supporters

The mention of Mmusi Maimane had the six guys caucusing amongst one another with puzzled expressions on their faces.

By Staff Reporter
Justice delayed is justice denied
Article
/ 2 December 2015

Justice delayed is justice denied

Inordinate delays to urgent litigation that is in the public interest must be reduced, if not eliminated, writes Paul Hoffman.

By Staff Reporter
[From our archives] Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses
Article
/ 20 November 2015

[From our archives] Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses

At a meeting at the president’s official Cape Town residence, crime leaders allegedly said they would "mobilise our members and work hard for you".

By Amabhungane
Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses

At a meeting at the president’s official Cape Town residence, crime leaders allegedly said they would "mobilise our members and work hard for you".

By Amabhungane
Heads up, it’s Helen Zille
Article
/ 29 July 2015

Heads up, it’s Helen Zille

There aren’t many memoirs by female politicians out there, so while we can make fun of Helen, good on her.

By Staff Reporter
Helen Zille not quite ready for calmer waters
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Helen Zille not quite ready for calmer waters

There’ll be no lounging around for the former leader of the Democratic Alliance. She’ll be focusing on educating opposition party representatives.

By Thulani Gqirana
Mmusi Maimane: Ten things he should keep in mind
Article
/ 12 May 2015

Mmusi Maimane: Ten things he should keep in mind

The Mail & Guardian’s political reporters have some words of advice for the DA’s new leader. Let’s take a look.

By Thulani Gqirana and Qaanitah Hunter
Maimane’s landslide victory takes DA into new era
Article
/ 11 May 2015

Maimane’s landslide victory takes DA into new era

Newly elected Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane has a story to tell, but it still needs to be written.

By Thulani Gqirana
Maimane, James face off in DA leadership debate
Article
/ 5 May 2015

Maimane, James face off in DA leadership debate

The debate between the party’s parliamentary and federal leaders laid bare key differences in their personal politics, and political personability.

By Ahmed areff
You’re stirring your hornets into my words
Article
/ 23 April 2015

You’re stirring your hornets into my words

Also of particular interest to me was a petite blonde young woman, who wore signature berets of different shades.

By Staff Reporter
Maimane may engineer Zuma’s exit
Article
/ 23 April 2015

Maimane may engineer Zuma’s exit

As crazy as it sounds, the likely new DA leader could be central to dispatching the president.

By Richard Calland
Maimane to contest DA leadership race
Article
/ 18 April 2015

Maimane to contest DA leadership race

Mmusi Maimane has accepted nomination to stand as the Democratic Alliance’s leader, saying it is his chance to "restore hope" in the country’s future.

By Genevieve Quintal
The African women who tried for president – and how they fared
Africa
/ 15 April 2015

The African women who tried for president – and how they fared

Africa loves its women candidates – only that it almost never votes them in, writes Christine Mungai.

By Christine Mungai
Lindiwe Mazibuko: The time for me to lead the DA is not now
Article
/ 13 April 2015

Lindiwe Mazibuko: The time for me to lead the DA is not now

Despite being mentioned as one of the favourites to succeed Helen Zille, Lindiwe Mazibuko says she will not make herself available for election.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Can a black leader change an ‘institutionally white’ DA?
Article
/ 13 April 2015

Can a black leader change an ‘institutionally white’ DA?

Analysts speculate that Mmusi Maimane could be the next DA leader, but there is doubt about whether this change would make a difference in the party.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Zille calls it a day after eight years as DA leader
Article
/ 12 April 2015

Zille calls it a day after eight years as DA leader

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille will step down as party leader on May 9, but will remain Western Cape premier.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Zille: Removing the fig leaf exposes a media myth
Article
/ 26 March 2015

Zille: Removing the fig leaf exposes a media myth

Too often journalists use an attack on freedom as a defence to keep their own limitations covered.

By Helen Zillexx
Degrees of excellence: Eusebius vs Godzille
Article
/ 20 March 2015

Degrees of excellence: Eusebius vs Godzille

Helen Zille found one of my best ever essays unanswerable. So she attempts to discredit me, instead of engaging on the issue, writes Eusebius McKaiser

By Eusebius McKaiser
Stand aside, Zille, says 17-year-old
Article
/ 19 March 2015

Stand aside, Zille, says 17-year-old

DA politicians say it’s time for a new party leader, and among the challengers is a protest candidate.

By Qaanitah Hunter and Thulani Gqirana
Helen Zille has assaulted press freedom
Article
/ 19 March 2015

Helen Zille has assaulted press freedom

The DA leader’s boycott of the Cape Times is an abuse of her power and should not be tolerated.

By Staff Reporter
Eight times Helen Zille made journalists’ lives hell
Analysis
/ 18 March 2015

Eight times Helen Zille made journalists’ lives hell

The Cape Times debacle is just one example of how DA leader Helen Zille can show scant respect for journalists and the media, writes Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
ANC MPL suspended after Zille’s speech disrupted
Article
/ 20 February 2015

ANC MPL suspended after Zille’s speech disrupted

The ANC’s Western Cape chief whip Pierre Uys was suspended for two days after the state of the province address had to be adjourned on Friday.

By Sapaxxxx
DA delivers ‘real state of the nation’
Article
/ 11 February 2015

DA delivers ‘real state of the nation’

Opposition leaders led supporters to the gates of Parliament where they presented a scathing attack on the efficiency and progress of the ANC.

By Thulani Gqirana
DA: NPA has stalled on Zuma corruption-charges case for five years
Article
/ 6 February 2015

DA: NPA has stalled on Zuma corruption-charges case for five years

DA leader Helen Zille says the party has filed for a review of the courts decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

By Sapa
Presidency maintains anti-corruption team is operational
Article
/ 27 January 2015

Presidency maintains anti-corruption team is operational

Despite DA leader Helen Zille’s accusations that the anti-corruption task team has been disbanded, the presidency says it’s fully operational.

By Sapa
Don’t let the story get in the way of good facts
Article
/ 22 January 2015

Don’t let the story get in the way of good facts

Helen Zille and Mmusi Maimane enjoy an excellent working relationship, argues DA chief whip John Steenhuisen.

By Staff Reporter
Zille questions Surve on media ‘standards’
Article
/ 19 January 2015

Zille questions Surve on media ‘standards’

In an open letter to Iqbal Survé, DA leader Helen Zille questions Independent Newspapers’ credibility and integrity.

By Sapa
Moriarty ‘not running for any office’ in the DA
Article
/ 14 January 2015

Moriarty ‘not running for any office’ in the DA

The DA’s chief whip in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature denies reports that he is a possible contender for the position of leader of the party.

By Letters
‘Zille must go, DA needs new blood’
Article
/ 8 January 2015

‘Zille must go, DA needs new blood’

Helen Zille cannot be president forever after leading the Democratic Alliance for seven years, says a lobby group.

By Matuma Letsoala and Qaanitah Hunter
Why de Waal’s anti-Zille rhetoric is wrong
Analysis
/ 18 December 2014

Why de Waal’s anti-Zille rhetoric is wrong

The DA decries Mandy de Waal’s use of segregation data about SA’s cities in her analysis "Why Helen Zille’s racism rhetoric is wrong".

By Staff Reporter
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