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Zille’s effective campaign in Johannesburg
Helen Zille, the DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, has launched an unconventional campaign exposing the ANC-led metro's failure to provide basic services. She has lodged a…
Kingsmead Book Fair returns with conversations SA needs right now
As the 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair returns to Johannesburg, the beloved literary gathering once again creates space for difficult conversations, thoughtful reflection and the…
Mmamoloko Kubayi dismisses ANC suggestion that she run for Johannesburg mayor
Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her
Remember, Remember the 4th of November
As unpredictable as elections may be, the best outcome for voters in the 4 November local government elections would be an electoral system which incentivises and rewards…
Resist pull of race-based politics, warns Helen Zille
Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes
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
Anxiety in DA over loss of cabinet perks
A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits
Malema: ‘Zuma is a kind old man’
The EFF leader also questioned why Johannesburg residents would vote for Helen Zille, saying she is ‘old’ and ‘does not have teeth’
ANC’s ‘own goals’ raise alarm
Senior ANC leaders warn that controversies over Nkabane, Morero and Lesufi could cost the party crucial support in Johannesburg
Zille pledges 200 000 new jobs in Johannesburg
Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille said the DA-run Cape Town gained 69 000 jobs in the past three months while Johannesburg shed 49 000 jobs
Solly Msimanga: Jacob Zuma has handed the shower to Panyaza Lesufi
Launching a billboard that pokes fun at the Gauteng premier’s recent gaffe about water shortages, the DA said the ANC had lost touch with voters and would lose its majority in…
Siviwe Gwarube and Karabo Khakhau officially enter DA federal contests
Democratic Alliance delegates are set to gather in Midrand, north of Johannesburg on 11 and 12 April to elect new leaders
Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race
ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post
Billions needed to sort water crisis
Joburg’s Dada Morero assured residents that the city would not implement water-shedding in the same way South Africans endured load-shedding
Herman Mashaba in bid to reclaim Joburg mayor’s office
ActionSA has confirmed that its leader is among five shortlisted candidates to lead the party’s 2026 Johannesburg mayoral campaign, with a final decision expected on 21 February