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Athol Trollip

Cracks begin to show in Nelson Mandela Bay coalition
Article
/ 26 January 2017

Cracks begin to show in Nelson Mandela Bay coalition

The Democratic Alliance-led coalition was formed after the August 3 local government elections.

By Staff Reporter
DA looks forward to improving services in 2017
Article
/ 13 January 2017

DA looks forward to improving services in 2017

The Democratic Alliance has drawn up its blueprint on how to govern its new areas.

By Govan Whittles
ANC tries to disrupt Nelson Mandela Bay council’s first meeting since local elections
Article
/ 18 August 2016

ANC tries to disrupt Nelson Mandela Bay council’s first meeting since local elections

The recently-appointed speaker of the council, Jonathan Lawack, said the actions of the party’s councillors were unacceptable.

By Staff Reporter
​Voters in Nelson Mandela Bay celebrate but vow to watch Athol Trollip
Article
/ 8 August 2016

​Voters in Nelson Mandela Bay celebrate but vow to watch Athol Trollip

The poor of the town are not immediately taken by the likely new regime and want to see first what will actually change in their lives.

By Govan Whittles
‘Partner swapping’ takes on new meaning as DA and ANC play musical chairs
Article
/ 5 August 2016

‘Partner swapping’ takes on new meaning as DA and ANC play musical chairs

The DA candidate deflected to the ANC, the ANC candidate is now DA.

By Govan Whittles
DA’s Athol Trollip already whips out carrot and stick in Nelson Mandela Bay
Article
/ 5 August 2016

DA’s Athol Trollip already whips out carrot and stick in Nelson Mandela Bay

The DA mayoral candidate has tackled metro staff job security before the election results are out.

By Govan Whittles
DA to purge top Nelson Mandela Bay metro staff after electoral win
Article
/ 4 August 2016

DA to purge top Nelson Mandela Bay metro staff after electoral win

Athol Trollip is preparing for a purge of top municipal officials found to have unduly benefited from the state or ANC-linked deals.

By Govan Whittles
DA members defect to ANC in PE
Article
/ 14 April 2016

DA members defect to ANC in PE

While the DA protested the rejection of their anti-Zuma protest, former DA members defected to the ANC – allegedly because of racism within the DA.

By Staff Reporter
ANC gets ready for Nelson Mandela Bay battle
Article
/ 14 April 2016

ANC gets ready for Nelson Mandela Bay battle

The party has paid for thousands of buses and taxis to ferry supporters to its election manifesto launch in a bid to stem losses in the metro.

By Staff Reporter
ANC-led Nelson Mandela Bay rejects DA’s application for anti-Zuma protest
Article
/ 13 April 2016

ANC-led Nelson Mandela Bay rejects DA’s application for anti-Zuma protest

The ANC-led municipality has rejected applications from the DA to protest in the hotly contested metro, allegedly for security reasons.

By Staff Reporter
DA to investigate infighting in Mandela Bay metro
Article
/ 31 March 2016

DA to investigate infighting in Mandela Bay metro

A supporter of provincial chair Veliswa Mvenya says mayoral candidate Athol Trollip tried to bribe her to dig up dirt on Mvenya.

By Staff Reporter
SAHRC drops investigation of Athol Trollip family
Article
/ 29 March 2016

SAHRC drops investigation of Athol Trollip family

The Human Rights Commission has dropped allegations of unfair labour practices and poor working conditions against the Eastern Cape’s DA leader.

By News 24
DA candidates go all out in final push for votes
Article
/ 7 May 2015

DA candidates go all out in final push for votes

DA contenders for the leadership and the federal chair posts are trying to win delegates’ votes before the national congress this weekend.

By Thulani Gqirana
DA refuses to probe limp sex ring accusations
Article
/ 5 May 2015

DA refuses to probe limp sex ring accusations

The party insists the email alleging that Mmusi Maimane and other top officials use women as "playthings" is merely a "disinformation smear".

By Staff Reporter
Right of reply: Help save jobs at Magwa and Majola
Article
/ 4 February 2015

Right of reply: Help save jobs at Magwa and Majola

Mlibo Qobosiyane calls on MPLs and MPs to use their positions to support his efforts to protect the livelihoods of those who work on the tea estates.

By Staff Reporter
Politicians’ war of words brewing since tea party snub
Article
/ 4 February 2015

Politicians’ war of words brewing since tea party snub

A political war of words is brewing in the former Transkei, in the Eastern Cape, over a cup of tea – or the lack thereof.

By Thulani Gqirana
No challenge to Zille as DA heads to congress
Article
/ 17 October 2012

No challenge to Zille as DA heads to congress

The Democratic Alliance has announced the candidates who will contest elections at the party’s federal congress in November.

By Faranaaz Parker
Zille issues apology over ‘refugees’ comment
Article
/ 24 April 2012

Zille issues apology over ‘refugees’ comment

DA leader Helen Zille has apologised for referring to Eastern Cape pupils who had flocking to the Western Cape as "refugees".

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 April 2012

Comment about refugees haunts Helen Zille

The Democratic Alliance’s senior party leaders have continued to question Helen Zille’s failure to apologise clearly for her "refugee" comment.

By Michelle Pietersen
Working out what Mazibuko really stands for
Article
/ 4 November 2011

Working out what Mazibuko really stands for

It appears that, now that Lindiwe Mazibuko is in the driving seat, her troubles are only starting, writes <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.

By Rapule Tabane
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Article
/ 4 November 2011

DA’s ‘Verwoerdian’ rebel on the ropes

Complaints have been laid against MP Masizole Mnqasela who said Lindiwe Mazibuko lacked experience.

By Glynnis Underhill
‘Historic moment’ for DA: The rise of Lindiwe Mazibuko
Article
/ 28 October 2011

‘Historic moment’ for DA: The rise of Lindiwe Mazibuko

An excited Lindiwe Mazibuko has given hints for the party’s future as she won a hard election to lead DA parliamentary caucus.

By Glynnis Underhill and Lynley Donnelly
Mazibuko elected DA’s new leader in Parliament
Article
/ 27 October 2011

Mazibuko elected DA’s new leader in Parliament

Democratic Alliance spokesperson Lindiwe Mazibuko has been elected as the party’s leader in Parliament, ousting incumbent Athol Trollip.

By Staff Reporter
DA outraged over Zuma’s home renovation bungling
Article
/ 23 October 2011

DA outraged over Zuma’s home renovation bungling

The DA says a public works official is "taking the fall" for Public Works Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde on renovations to Jacob Zuma’s home.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 21 October 2011

DA leadership — it is a matter of style

Despite Athol Trollip’s experience, Lindiwe Mazibuko’s approach to the political discourse counts in her favour, says <b>Eusebius McKaiser</b>.

By Staff Reporter
De Lille gives Mazibuko the nod
Article
/ 9 October 2011

De Lille gives Mazibuko the nod

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

By Staff Reporter
Ready for the big time: Mazibuko seeks top DA post
Article
/ 27 September 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
Call for probe into use of spooks for political agendas
Article
/ 18 September 2011

Call for probe into use of spooks for political agendas

The DA will ask the Inspector General to probe whether President Jacob Zuma approved the use of spooks to monitor the activities of his opponents.

By Staff Reporter
Presidency: There’s no conflict of interest here
Article
/ 29 August 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
Dig into Zuma Inc deals, says DA
Article
/ 29 August 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 28 March 2011

DA: New York summit was gross misuse of public funds

Sending a 49-member delegation to a United Nations gender summit in New York was a gross misuse of public funds, the DA said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
Presidency says SA is not ambiguous on Libya
Article
/ 9 March 2011

Presidency says SA is not ambiguous on Libya

The Presidency issued a statement on Wednesday evening saying that President Jacob Zuma is not ambiguous on the issue of Libya.

By Sapa Afp and Mg Reporter
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