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The embattled MMC was placed on special leave by mayor Dada Morero over an alleged funeral policy scam
Korner Talk | The Democratic Alliance’s brinkmanship
Unlike the ousted Tshwane mayor, the DA ditched former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse like Ultra Mel custard on a Skhothane teenager’s Carvela shoes
Joburg fire: Housing policy fails people – and the economy
The country’s biggest city will continue to grow as people seek jobs and a better life. But a ‘resentment’ towards urbanisation has prevented the government from unlocking its…
Joburg CBD: How politics brought the city to its knees
Two former mayors tell of Johannesburg’s challenges, which led to last week’s fatal blaze
Moonshot talks stuck over Patriotic Alliance participation
Parties believe that they need the broadest possible coalition to unseat the ANC
Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader
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
DA warns delegates to disregard message criticising Steenhuisen
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
A weak DA can only dream of a better future for SA
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
Hard choices over coalitions loom as DA chooses new leadership
Will the official opposition consider doing business with the ANC after the 2024 elections?
Steenhuisen: DA only 10 percentage point difference with the ANC
The Democratic Alliance leader has dismissed claims by his challenger, Mpho Phalatse, that a climate of fear exists in the party
DA elections: Phalatse calls Steenhuisen out on hypocrisy
The wannabe leader has asked the DA leader why the party was critical of the government’s ministerial handbook when its politicians also live in state house
Standoff as Steenhuisen accuses Phalatse campaign of dirty tactics
Incumbent DA leader takes legal steps after former Johannesburg mayor’s campaign manager allegedly reported that he used donor funding for his benefit
Phalatse puts race back on the table in DA leadership contest
The party releases list of candidates vying for leadership positions, with Phenyane nominated for all six posts with Zille expected to be re-elected as matriarch
DA in a position to disrupt ANC in Eastern Cape, top contender Andrew Whitfield says
Current chairperson hopes to take over from Nqaba Bhanga when the DA elects provincial leaders – and to deliver an upset in the 2024 election
Financial mismanagement and land grabs a Johannesburg political game
Illegal land occupation and alleged corruption plague the city’s unstable administrations