Political analyst, Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana, says he believes the promise of audits is ‘rhetoric for public relations’
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The governing party is likely to poll between 43% and 45% nationally in next year’s elections, Brenthurst Foundation poll says
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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Tensions over Tshwane between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are not expected affect the multi-party pact
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Michelle Wasserman said her party was not aiming to take away votes from the DA in next year’s provincial elections, but rather from the ANC
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Flags will fly at half mast on government buildings until after the Zulu prime minister is buried
South Africa’s news headlines suggest the opposition and the ANC are still struggling to get its act together
The president tells the National Assembly he does not believe in sidelining nations, but rather to engage with other countries on human rights
The 32-year-old is known for his work ethic and people skills
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A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show
Parties agree on common policy and power-sharing principles ahead of next year’s poll
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There have been no walkouts or temper tantrums as opposition parties bury the hatchet
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Parties have also agreed to invite more opposition groups to join the pre-election coalition pact
The DA leader has said the pact was about dislodging the ruling party and stopping a coalition between the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters
Mntuwoxolo Ngudle also said ANC hard hitters, including former president Jacob Zuma, must be part of its 2024 elections campaign in KZN
A meeting of coalition parties this past week put the DA in the hot seat when its coalition partners made heavy demands
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John Steenhuisen told party leaders that the 2024 elections would be a fight between the DA and EFF
Julius Malema is no Barry White, but the United Nations won’t stop him singing
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will still have the chance to arrest Putin – virtually
The Democratic Alliance’s coalition agreement needs to reach its targeted 51% if it is to have any success in the 2024 elections
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When people are robbed of their dignity, it should not be a surprise that agents of the state feel it is acceptable to beat the consciousness out of a man on the side of the road
Seven opposition parties will agree on the rules of engagement to unseat the ANC
Will Manchester City, like Mzwanele Manyi, pull off a treble this weekend?
Funders are concerned about the fragmented opposition but party leaders are adamant that they and not donors are driving the process
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DA leader John Steenhuisen has argued in a court application that the government has failed to give a clear decision on its position on the Russian president’s expected visit
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But the opposition coalition led by the DA can’t stop fighting about who is boss for long enough to agree on a Jozi mayoral candidate
Well-known South Africans, including Trevor Noah, Siya Kolisi and John Steenhuisen, have lost their check mark as Elon Musk pushes for Twitter Blue
While the pact is a clear outlining of political strategy by the opposition party, whether it is successful can only be determined as we get closer to 2024
National executive committee members are at odds over a coalition with the EFF, with some vowing to lobby party leaders against the arrangement
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Re-elected leader calls for ‘moonshot pact’ with other political parties to oust the ANC and keep the EFF out by securing a 51% coalition in next year’s election
The anonymous message called the incumbent opposition leader a liar who was unable to increase voter share to beat the ANC in next year’s national election
The Democratic Alliance needs a winning mentality to recognise that more than a strong party is needed to build a better future for South Africa