Carien Du Plessis
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Agrizzi maps Bosasa media ties
Former Bosasa COO told the commission the company’s spokesperson was allocated R71 000 in cash bribes, part of which was allegedly paid to journalists
12 scare tactics by President Zuma
"If we leave power, the country will be in the hands of chaotic people, anarchists, and we will be in trouble," warned Zuma at Cosatu’s May Day rally.
DA promises to ‘move SA forward again’ but when was it great?
But perhaps the DA is working on the theme of a morally bankrupt ANC and promising well-run municipalities should it take them in the local elections.
Former Eastern Cape ANC chair questioned for murder
The former ANC chairperson and the deputy secretary of the OR Tambo Region were taken in for questioning after a shooting that left a man dead.
Fifteen key points on the ANC manifesto
We break down the ANC’s local government elections manifesto into a digestible read.
No love for ANC leaders in Mandela Metro
Senior ruling party officials received a less-than-warm welcome when they took to the streets of Port Elizabeth and its surrounding areas.
Zuma’s seven unpardonable sins
Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth – the feathers in our president’s cap.
Fighting persists in South Sudan despite peace treaty
One of the world’s youngest nations is still riven by conflict after delays in setting up the unity government, the Red Cross reports.
The big talking points from Zuma’s ANC anniversary address
From a veiled attack on the DA and EFF to #FeesMustFall, here are the highlights from the ANC’s traditional January 8 birthday statement.
Attempts to rejuvenate ANC Women’s League under fire
Some members say the ANCWL’s new "young women’s desk" is a "calculated move to sideline younger women and suppress them".
Clockwork politics won’t tick in SA
It’s tempting, but the Swiss system that limits lawmakers’ clout isn’t realistic in this country.
Khaya Dlanga: Zille is a workhorse, not a leader
Aggression is not leadership. Leadership means focusing on what is important and not falling for every single distraction, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Shivambu apologises to journalist he called ‘white bitch’
Suspended ANCYL spokesperson Floyd Shivambu has apologised to journalist Carien Du Plessis after a settlement was reached in a case against him.
Shivambu files papers in hate speech case
ANCYL spokesperson Floyd Shivambu filed papers on Tuesday in response to a hate speech lawsuit brought against him by a journalist.
Reporter stands by complaint against Shivambu
The lawyer for Independent Newspapers journalist Carien du Plessis has declined to comment on a attack launched by the ANC Youth League.