The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections
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An internal report implicates Maimane as the mastermind in a plan to rid the party of its white leaders, thereby alienating white voters
Internal report finds former youth leader Luyolo Mphithi not to blame for party’s response to Schweizer-Reneke school ‘racist’ incident
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Solly Msimanga, the official opposition’s leader in Gauteng, says the provincial leadership is surprised by the former Midvaal mayor’s resignation
As a man with a great sense of occasion, it is an apt coincidence that Selfe retired during the week that we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our democracy’s founding document.
Inmates comprise a vulnerable group in society and they are meant to receive Covid-19 vaccines earlier than the general population. This has sparked debate locally and globally
‘If you want a guarantee buy a toaster. This is politics’
The former Democratic Alliance leader has been elected as the party’s Federal Executive chairperson
The former DA leader plans to contest for the party’s second most powerful position
With nominations opening this month, the contest for the Democratic Alliance’s second-in-command is heating up
After disappointing elections results, the party is focusing on its municipalities and coalitions
With elections out of the way Zille has returned to stoking racial tensions
The Electoral Commission of South Africa is conducting an audit of voting stations where individuals may have voted twice
After considering a 25-page defence submitted by Mkhwebane, the justice portfolio committee voted that it was premature to begin proceedings
The DA and the Economic Freedom Fighters contend that Zuma’s legal fees have already cost the public between R16-million and R32-million
The DA filed papers in the high court on Monday, challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reappointment of Malusi Gigaba and Bathabile Dlamini
The embattled mayor of Tshwane, who has lost favour with some in his caucus, may step down to focus on the 2019 elections
The ruling party and Economic Freedom Fighters may cosy up after metro battles leave the Democratic Alliance bloodied
On Saturday it was revealed that the DA’s federal council had decided to ditch black economic empowerment, claiming the policy was ‘just not working’
Tensions are running high in the DA’s Cape Town caucus as another motion of no confidence in Patricia de Lille is expected on Thursday
‘Until this process is concluded, provincial leaders will not serve on selection panels. Both of these recommendations were accepted’
Residents are firmly behind Mark Willemse who is facing a party disciplinary hearing
The ex-cop, frustrated by not being able to use his policing skills in the Western Cape, has been poached by Cele
Patricia de Lille has sought to take the Steenhuisen report, which repeated allegations of misconduct against her, under judicial review
Patricia de Lille is seeking to have the Democratic Alliance’s cessation of membership clause reviewed and set aside
The Democratic Alliance and the mayor will meet again in the high court over the DA’s decision to cease Patricia de Lille’s party membership
Solly Msimanga said he was deeply concerned by suggestions that Marietha Aucamp may have fabricated her qualifications
Although the DA made De Lille an offer to keep her council seat open for 90 days, the party has now said it will not allow her back on its benches
This timeline tracks the tumultuous relationship between the Democratic Alliance and Patricia de Lille
Read the full statement from the Democratic Alliance explaining the termination of Patricia de Lille’s membership
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But the feisty mayor of Cape Town is taking it slow — and might even decide to go it alone again
The Cape Town mayor pulled no punches, threatening to take the DA to court