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Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

“I leave the party intact,” says Steenhuisen as he steps down

In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate

Already an also-ran: Sbusiso Dyanase, a Democratic Alliance caucus leader in Sedibeng, is challenging Geordin Hill-Lewis in the leadership race. Photo: DA

Hill-Lewis and the DA’s non-race

Hill-Lewis remains the overwhelming favourite to replace John Steenhuisen as DA federal leader but Dyanase’s candidacy has turned the race into a debate over internal democracy

Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane.  (David Harrison)

Mmusi Maimane demands a full cost breakdown for South Africa’s G20 Summit

The chairperson of parliament’s standing committee on appropriations wants an updated breakdown of the hosting costs, warning that the summit must not pressure the national budget

Former Johannesburg council speaker  Nobuhle Mthembu. (@cllr_mthembu/X)

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

Fomer minister of higher education Nobuhle Nkabane. (@Dr_NohbuleN/X)

DA to support departmental budgets after Nobuhle Nkabane’s axing

The Democratic Alliance had threatened to withhold its vote unless President Cyril Ramaphosa fired the errant higher education minister

Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane.  (David Harrison)

Maimane: ‘Whether you and I accept it or not our relations with the US are crucial’

The Build One South Africa leader said South Africa had neglected its relations with the US with the underlying mantra that to be anti-west is to be progressive

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

The Democratic Alliance has claimed credit for the about-turn by the treasury on the tax, saying its legal team had presented a strong case against the flawed parliamentary process used to adopt the fiscal framework

Parties hail VAT reversal as ANC admits budget vote missteps

The Democratic Alliance has claimed credit for the about-turn by the treasury on the tax, saying its legal team had presented a strong case against the flawed parliamentary…

President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Political parties split on Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

The president was applauded for his stance on Trump’s backlash against South Africa, saying racial redress, equality and diversity would not be abandoned

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube. (X)

DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%

It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said parts of the country face a “wave of extortion and other related crimes”, with Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Eastern Cape accounting for 73% of all reported crimes.
(Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

South Africa ‘torn apart’ by extortionists, MPs say during debate

The problem started with the ‘construction mafia’ and now pervades the private sphere and most business sectors

Rise Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi. (Photo by Deaan Vivier/Beeld/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Rise Mzansi’s Songezo Zibi elected as new chair of watchdog Scopa

The Democratic Alliance will lead five portfolio committees but the bulk have remained under the leadership of the ANC

Contest: The DA announced federal chairperson Zille as its mayoral candidate in Johannesburg. Photo:  Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Korner Talk: Helen and her Zille bros

Racist Renaldo Gouws slipped through the cracks of the DA’s vetting process

PA leader Gayton McKenzie at the party’s ‘Victory Rally’, Athlone Stadium, on May 10, 2024 in Cape Town. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Patriotic Alliance, ActionSA and other small parties take off in 2024 election

Among the PA’s manifesto promises is to put God back into schools. It is now looking to 2026 to win local government seats

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe on a walkabout at Richards Bay taxi rank on Thursday. Photo: @MYANC/X

ANC campaign trail: Mantashe defends Mbalula’s luxury SUV, says his critics should ride to rallies on horses

The national chairperson is campaigning in the far north of KwaZulu-Natal in a bid to save the party’s narrow majority in the province