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DA urges ANC and the rest of the GNU to support its bill aimed at scrapping BEE
Politics
/ 20 October 2025

DA urges ANC and the rest of the GNU to support its bill aimed at scrapping BEE

The Democratic Alliance is arguing that it’s in the ANC’s electoral interests to back the proposal

By Lunga Mzangwe
UPDATED: Under siege minister charges DG
Politics
/ 17 October 2025

UPDATED: Under siege minister charges DG

Minister Sisisi Tolashe suspended director general Peter Netshipale amid internal scandals, contract disputes and whistleblower allegations at the department of social development

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
In Midvaal, the evidence suggests the DA does govern better
Politics
/ 10 October 2025

In Midvaal, the evidence suggests the DA does govern better

Even the informal settlements have running water, uninterrupted electricity and their own toilets

By Lunga Mzangwe
For Emfuleni residents, life is a daily grind of service delivery failures
Politics
/ 10 October 2025

For Emfuleni residents, life is a daily grind of service delivery failures

The ANC-run municipality refuses to accept blame, accusing some residents of paying for DStv, servicing clothing accounts and drinking expensive alcohol instead of paying their rates

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mashaba could face off against Zille for Joburg mayor
Politics
/ 3 October 2025

Mashaba could face off against Zille for Joburg mayor

ActionSA leader ready for race if party can’t find better mayoral candidate

By Lunga Mzangwe
Pressure on eThekwini to account for clandestine appointment of ANC-linked official
Politics
/ 1 October 2025

Pressure on eThekwini to account for clandestine appointment of ANC-linked official

The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA want the city to probe how the former uMzumbe metro employee got a senior job

By Sandile Motha
Zille goes all in for Joburg top job
Politics
/ 26 September 2025

Zille goes all in for Joburg top job

The Democratic Alliance federal chair declined to commit to a time frame within which she planned to fix the city’s problems if elected mayor

By Lunga Mzangwe
Decision for PA’s Kunene to be Joburg mayoral candidate taken before his suspension – party sources
Article
/ 16 September 2025

Decision for PA’s Kunene to be Joburg mayoral candidate taken before his suspension – party sources

Patriotic Alliance sources say that despite investigations into the deputy president’s links to murder suspect Katiso Molefe, they have confidence in him

By Lunga Mzangwe
Msimanga: Moya a ribbon cutter who takes glory for DA’s work
Politics
/ 10 September 2025

Msimanga: Moya a ribbon cutter who takes glory for DA’s work

The Democratic Alliance leader in Gauteng said most of the work the ActionSA mayor for Tshwane has been taking credit for was done by her predecessor, Cilliers Brink

By Lunga Mzangwe
Zille tops DA internal polling for Johannesburg mayor candidate
Politics
/ 5 September 2025

Zille tops DA internal polling for Johannesburg mayor candidate

The party’s federal chairperson is the internal favourite for the post but its Gauteng leader denied the existence of divisive factions

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC decries ‘bullying tactics’ as cracks threaten KwaZulu-Natal governing coalition
Politics
/ 29 August 2025

ANC decries ‘bullying tactics’ as cracks threaten KwaZulu-Natal governing coalition

Schism in the KZN provincial government over threat to place department under administration

By Sandile Motha
DA announces Cilliers Brink as its Tshwane mayoral candidate ‘to finish what we started’
Politics
/ 15 August 2025

DA announces Cilliers Brink as its Tshwane mayoral candidate ‘to finish what we started’

Ahead of the 2026 local government elections, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced Cilliers Brink as its Tshwane mayoral candidate. Brink served as mayor of the city for 18 months before he was removed in a motion of no confidence in September last year, which saw ActionSA’s Nasiphi Moya take over the position. Brink had […]

By Lunga Mzangwe
Nobuhle Mthembu alleges Joburg ActionSA councillors only staying in party for salaries
Politics
/ 12 August 2025

Nobuhle Mthembu alleges Joburg ActionSA councillors only staying in party for salaries

The former speaker suggested there were no differences in how the party she has left and Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe were being run

By Lunga Mzangwe
Born Free: Will ActionSA join the GNU? – With ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont – Podcast episode 16
Thought Leader
/ 12 August 2025

Born Free: Will ActionSA join the GNU? – With ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont – Podcast episode 16

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders
Politics
/ 6 August 2025

Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders

The ANC secretary general said the party would not compromise on policies like black economic empowerment which have attracted the wrath of Washington

By Lunga Mzangwe
Born Free: Will President Ramaphosa survive until 2029? with Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh – Podcast episode 15
Thought Leader
/ 5 August 2025

Born Free: Will President Ramaphosa survive until 2029? with Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh – Podcast episode 15

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Born Free: Too many commissions, not enough justice – with Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxa” Jaxx – Podcast episode 13
Thought Leader
/ 22 July 2025

Born Free: Too many commissions, not enough justice – with Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxa” Jaxx – Podcast episode 13

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Born Free: Will John Steenhuisen lead past 2026? With Tara Roos – Podcast episode 12
Thought Leader
/ 14 July 2025

Born Free: Will John Steenhuisen lead past 2026? With Tara Roos – Podcast episode 12

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Born Free: Does South Africa need Starlink? – With Kuhle Maseko  – Podcast episode eleven
Thought Leader
/ 1 July 2025

Born Free: Does South Africa need Starlink? – With Kuhle Maseko  – Podcast episode eleven

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing
Politics
/ 28 June 2025

DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing

Democratic leader John Steenhuisen however said the party would withdraw from a national dialogue due later this year, calling it a waste of time and money and a distraction from the failures of the ANC

By Lunga Mzangwe
Morero may be safe, but battle over Jozi council continues
Politics
/ 27 June 2025

Morero may be safe, but battle over Jozi council continues

Some ANC members want former speaker Margaret Arnolds to return after the incumbent was ousted

By Lunga Mzangwe
DA allegedly promises Al Jamah-ah Joburg mayoral seat if motion of no confidence in Morero succeeds
Politics
/ 25 June 2025

DA allegedly promises Al Jamah-ah Joburg mayoral seat if motion of no confidence in Morero succeeds

Al Jamah-ah has denied striking a deal with the DA to oust the ANC mayor, despite claims it lobbied parties and has been eyeing the seat

By Lunga Mzangwe
Labour department denies racial quotas in Employment Equity Amendment Act
National
/ 20 June 2025

Labour department denies racial quotas in Employment Equity Amendment Act

The Democratic Alliance, which has launched a court challenge to the amended Act, says it cannot have a place in democratic South Africa

By Umamah Bakharia
Born Free: Jacobs defects, Motsepe for Prez, Zille returns – Is youth politics fading?  – Podcast episode ten
Thought Leader
/ 19 June 2025

Born Free: Jacobs defects, Motsepe for Prez, Zille returns – Is youth politics fading?  – Podcast episode ten

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
Born Free: Hunger is Political  – Podcast episode nine
Thought Leader
/ 5 June 2025

Born Free: Hunger is Political  – Podcast episode nine

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape
Politics
/ 30 May 2025

DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape

The party has bristled at billionaire Johann Rupert’s remarks that the Cape Flats are the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem

By Mandisa Nyathi
Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties
Politics
/ 21 May 2025

Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties

The EFF criticises it as ‘unimaginative’ and not benefiting poorer South Africans, while the DA calls it a step towards ending ‘unchecked government spending’

By Mandisa Nyathi
Born Free: Ernst van Zyl: 49 Afrikaans ‘refugees’, the Expropriation Act, Bela Bill Act, Talks with the Trump Administration, Farm Murders  – Podcast episode seven
Thought Leader
/ 21 May 2025

Born Free: Ernst van Zyl: 49 Afrikaans ‘refugees’, the Expropriation Act, Bela Bill Act, Talks with the Trump Administration, Farm Murders  – Podcast episode seven

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court
Politics
/ 6 May 2025

New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court

The ministry sought to counter the DA’s argument that the targets amount to unfair discrimination

By Lunga Mzangwe
Born Free: South Africa’s political future: GNU, budget 3.0 & 2026/2027 party elections? – Podcast episode six
Thought Leader
/ 6 May 2025

Born Free: South Africa’s political future: GNU, budget 3.0 & 2026/2027 party elections? – Podcast episode six

Born Free is a bold, unfiltered voice for South Africa’s youth

By Misunderstood
ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects
Politics
/ 5 May 2025

ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects

Internal polls forecast at least 40% of votes in the local government elections, while warnings against factionalism abound

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC
Politics
/ 30 April 2025

Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC

The ANC secretary general said the Economic Freedom Fighters voting with the Democratic Alliance would not be a surprise should a motion of no confidence be brought against Ramaphosa

By Lunga Mzangwe
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