The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable
As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain
Now that the report cards have been handed out, cynicism and uncertainty rule
The Democratic Alliance has objected to amendments in the Basic Education Law Amendment Bill, saying that it takes power away from parents, and gives it to the government
The party’s national executive committee will decide who it will partner with – and how – on Thursday
Earlier this year, the ratings agency warned that a significant increase in the government’s debt-to-GDP ratio could knock its credit rating
As the liberal establishment and the kleptocratic nationalists in and outside of the ANC both see a moment of political possibility for themselves it is the left in the ANC that must now step up
As the 14 days to announce a coalition government commences, investors are nervous and the rand is flat
The failure of coalitions in metros demonstrates the need for transparent and publicly available agreements
The big takeaway from this election is less about the weaknesses of the ruling party and more about its enduring strength
The only certain thing is that there will be a scramble to form a new government – and possible instability
The Democratic Alliance’s federal chairperson said she was only telling the truth
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Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen called Selfe an unsung hero who dedicated his life to liberating South Africans
The opposition party’s flag-burning advert has ignited much criticism
The ANC takes climate change seriously and has done so for the past 30 years, the minister said
The public enterprise minister would rather iron his penis than campaign for the ANC
The party has proposed an economic turnaround strategy to support small businesses, boost economic growth, protect work seekers and create 2 million jobs
Ramaphosa’s commitment suggests a firm resolve to implement the bill
The Centre for Development and Enterprise has estimated that South Africa will need 456,000 teachers by 2025 for the country to offer quality education
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosi Hlabisa said his party would address the growing disparity between the rich and poor in the province
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The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government.
The Mail & Guardian in partnership with the University of Fort Hare will host a National Election Town Hall on the 17th April 2024.
DA leader, John Steenhusinen, sat down with the Mail & Guardian’s Lizeka Tandwa, for a one-on-one interview.
Join Mail & Guardian and the University of Fort Hare on 17 April 2024 for a pivotal election debate. Engage with top leaders as South Africa approaches a historic election, marking 30 years of democracy amidst challenges and new political dynamics.
As South Africa approaches the 29 May national and provincial elections, the narrative has shifted from load-shedding to a crisis that hits even closer to home: water.
Plus, Mapisa-Nqakula in the dock.
The party is found to be in contempt of court for having failed to hand over all the documents relating to Ramaphosa’s time as deployment head
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We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
Few parties align with my beliefs as a follower of Islam and a South African, writes Ozayr Patel
This week we sat down with Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen. We focus on that party, where they are at, what they want and a dash of where they have come from.
The Democratic Alliance leader says a coalition with the governing party might be the ‘least worst option to prevent the radicals from taking over’
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Political parties are treating the issues as ‘peripheral’ concerns
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Although they are full of promises, parties lack concrete, informed policies for the arts