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/ 23 October 2024

DA and IFP to challenge ultimatum over Taiwan office closure in cabinet

Taiwan on Tuesday rejected South Africa’s demand that it close its office in Pretoria as ‘unreasonable’

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By Emsie Ferreira

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/ 22 October 2024

Gwamanda likely to be replaced by ATM’s Magwentshu or Amad

The embattled MMC was placed on special leave by mayor Dada Morero over an alleged funeral policy scam

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By Lunga Mzangwe

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/ 22 October 2024

EFF student leader Sihle Lonzi to replace Mkhwebane in parliament

Lonzi, who has been openly critical of Floyd Shivambu, will be parachuted to parliament after reviving the EFF student wing

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 22 October 2024

Mbalula targeting Lesufi in ‘proxy battle’ ahead of 2027 ANC conference

Sources say Gauteng chair Panyaza Lesufi is not a threat to the ANC secretary general, but could be collateral damage

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By Lunga Mzangwe

Politics

/ 21 October 2024

IFP will not ‘run to court’ over policy disputes in government of national unity

The Inkatha Freedom Party says it will resolve all policy issues through the cabinet clearing house

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 21 October 2024

New Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya vows to expose corrupt city officials

The capital’s new mayor will focus on resolving long-standing tensions with labour, coalition management, and service delivery

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 18 October 2024

International relations department denies bowing to pressure on Taiwan

Instructing Taipei to move its trade office out of the diplomatic capital to Johannesburg was standard practice, the department said

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 18 October 2024

ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA

Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes

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By Emsie Ferreira, Paddy Harper, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 18 October 2024

Lesufi allegedly buried forensic report into R273 million school uniform corruption

The premier said he had released the report into the matter, but would not say when or where

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By Khaya Koko

Politics

/ 17 October 2024

Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first

The government of national unity has betrayed the trust of South African citizens, according to the uMkhonto weSizwe deputy president

By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 16 October 2024

Busisiwe Mkhwebane latest high profile member to resign from EFF

The former public protector has also resigned from the National Assembly

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 16 October 2024

EFF to address factionalism and electoral decline at December conference

The party said it acknowledges the need for reform as it gears up for the 2026 local government elections

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 15 October 2024

Ramaphosa asks South Africans to rekindle their ‘love’ for ANC

The president said he believed citizens were still enamoured with the party but that it had work to do regarding renewal and rebuilding

By Lunga Mzangwe

Politics

/ 15 October 2024

Cabinet ‘clearing house’ will meet this week to resolve GNU partner disputes

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the dispute resolution committee

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By Lunga Mzangwe and Paddy Harper

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/ 14 October 2024

GNU is key to securing global goodwill and investment, says Lamola

South Africa cannot squander the positive sentiment the governing coalition has garnered around the world, the minister said

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By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 13 October 2024

‘We have lost a leader and compatriot’ – Ramaphosa on Tito Mboweni’s death

Ramaphosa extended his condolences to Mboweni’s family and friends, calling the news “a shock”

By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 12 October 2024

EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga

The former EFF Limpopo chairperson claims the assembly is engineered to benefit powerful insiders and questioned the party’s commitment to democracy

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 12 October 2024

ANC removes Obed Bapela from NEC position over his Morocco trip

The party veteran has been ousted after he contradicted the ANC’s position on Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahar

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 9 October 2024

Mbalula: No decision yet on dissolving ANC KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provincial executive committees

The party will take a decision at the end of October, its secretary general said

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By Paddy Harper

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/ 8 October 2024

ANC commissioner on Judicial Service Commission corners judge on MK logo ruling

Kenny Mmoiemang told Judge Maheendra Chetty that following the common law would have led him to a different conclusion

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By Emsie Ferreira

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/ 7 October 2024

MK party deputy president John Hlophe quits as JSC commissioner

The decision was in protest at the legitimacy of process, the party said as the Judicial Service Commission proceeded with interviews in Hlophe’s absence

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By Emsie Ferreira

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/ 5 October 2024

JSC interviews to progress as MK bid to halt them dismissed

The Johannesburg high court dismissed MK’s urgent court application to halt JSC interviews

By Anathi Madubela

Politics

/ 4 October 2024

MK Party reinstates challenge to the outcome of the 29 May elections

The party wants the results set aside and a fresh poll to be held

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 4 October 2024

Willies Mchunu ditches ANC over government of national unity

In his resignation letter he expressed his concerns about the party’s political direction, saying he no longer felt comfortable with it

By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 4 October 2024

GNU is still in need of a ‘safety net’

No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy

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By Emsie Ferreira, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 2 October 2024

ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way

Ekurhuleni’s ANC plans to exclude the Economic Freedom Fighters and bring in the Democratic Alliance, plus Patriotic Alliance and ActionSA

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