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latest news & developmentsPhumzile, Macozoma defect to Cope
Former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and prominent businessman Saki Macozoma have joined the Congress of the People.
Mlambo-Ngcuka eyes move to Cope
SA’s former deputy president, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, is preparing to leave the ANC and join Cope, it was reported on Sunday.
Who is running the country?
With the unexpected expulsion of former president Thabo Mbeki, the ANC was caught without a transitional plan in place.
The full in tray –
Kgalema Motlanthe will find himself with a heavily laden in tray bequeathed to him by former president Thabo Mbeki.
SA rocked by resignation of ministers
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is among 11 Cabinet ministers and three deputy ministers who have resigned.
Phumzile stands down as deputy president
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has resigned, her spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
Minister: More women being employed in government
More women are being employed in the government and their representation in the Cabinet has steadily increased, the deputy president said on Monday.
Mlambo-Ngcuka heads SA delegation at Aids conference
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has left for Mexico City to attend the United Nations XVII International Aids Conference.
A view from Nigeria
Although the xenophobic attacks were condemned worldwide, it wasn’t the first time Africa has seen such violence.
SA ‘will turn the corner’ despite challenges
South Africa is fully capable of ”turning the corner” and consolidating the gains made since 1994 despite the many challenges it faces, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka…
Govt says power crisis threatens growth
South Africa’s power crisis poses a threat to economic growth and the government’s efforts to reduce unemployment and poverty, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said on…
Mbeki rejects ‘no compassion’ charge
President Thabo Mbeki has brushed off criticism that he failed to show compassion by not visiting areas affected by violent attacks against foreigners around the country, the…
Union takes army to court over Aids policies
A union representing South African soldiers is to take the country’s armed forces to court on Thursday over alleged discrimination against HIV-infected personnel, the union said…
ANC says wants senior Zuma ally in Cabinet
The African National Congress (ANC) has asked President Thabo Mbeki to appoint its deputy president to Parliament as a first step to getting him into the Cabinet, an ANC official…
Do we want a lame-duck govt?
When was the last time you heard from Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa, Free State Premier Beatrice Marshoff, Northern Cape’s Dipuo Peters or even KwaZulu-Natal’s S’bu Ndebele? I…