ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it
/ 8 December 2023

ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it

ANC stonewalling on ridding its election list of people named in the state capture commission was the last straw for Msimang, who then quit the party

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Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?
/ 8 December 2023

Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?

The Multi-Party Charter’s funders are said to be looking for a new figurehead for the coalition’s election campaign

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ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?
/ 8 December 2023

ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?

The MK veteran said on Friday, however, that he would not join any political party

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Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president
/ 7 December 2023

Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president

Fikile Mbalula and the Luthuli House crew may find themselves working from home in the next elections

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Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy
/ 1 December 2023

Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy

What if we never believed any of the fake reports by a fanatical spook community backing Jacob Zuma?

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DA motion to dissolve Joburg council falls flat
/ 30 November 2023

DA motion to dissolve Joburg council falls flat

Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda labelled the attempt a ploy to gain political points

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Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza
/ 24 November 2023

Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza

It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza

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Can coalitions stabilise the economy?
/ 18 November 2023

Can coalitions stabilise the economy?

With the right amount of planning, political coalitions can work – and even create the environment for better economic solutions

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Research bodies say surveys aim to inform voters, not influence them
/ 27 October 2023

Research bodies say surveys aim to inform voters, not influence them

Polls by three organisations paint bleak electoral picture for the ANC

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Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections
/ 12 October 2023

Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections

The government hopes to have local government regulations ready by the next municipal poll in 2026

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Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’
/ 10 October 2023

Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’

The party leader is one of the participants on a five-day German tour to learn how coalitions are managed in that country

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IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate
/ 8 October 2023

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate

Inkatha Freedom Party founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi will remain the face of the party’s election campaign

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ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition
/ 6 October 2023

ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition

Tensions over Tshwane between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are not expected affect the multi-party pact

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DA/IFP coalition makes more gains in Umhlathuze by-election
/ 29 September 2023

DA/IFP coalition makes more gains in Umhlathuze by-election

The two parties hope to unseat the ANC next year through their pre-election cooperation agreement

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Fraud claims fly as Pappas hits the KZN campaign trail
/ 29 September 2023

Fraud claims fly as Pappas hits the KZN campaign trail

The uMngeni mayor says he is up to the ‘mathematically difficult’ challenge

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eThekwini to investigate alleged DA corruption and cover-up
/ 20 September 2023

eThekwini to investigate alleged DA corruption and cover-up

The City Integrity and Investigation Unit will look into a claim of bribes in the R48 million Chatsworth water project

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