‘Fire our ministers if you’re unhappy with DA’s stance on corruption’
John Steenhuisen says President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to act against corruption.
Politics
DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing
Democratic leader John Steenhuisen however said the party would withdraw from a national dialogue due later this year, calling it a waste of time and money and a distraction from the failures of the ANC
ANC says caucus may reconsider stance on Budgets amid DA threat
This comes after the DA warned it will not support Budgets compromised by ANC ministers.
News24 | UPDATE | Pleas for lighter Whitfield sanction fell on deaf ears, says Steenhuisen
Before former deputy minister Andrew Whitfield was axed, DA leader John Steenhuisen asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider his decision, dock Whitfield’s salary or publicly reprimand him.
DA withdraws from the National Dialogue, stays in the GNU
This comes after Ramaphosa dismised DA’s Andrew Whitfield as deputy minister.
LIVE | DA briefs media on GNU future
Whitfield was axed as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition earlier this week.
RECORDED | DA briefs media on future of GNU
The second-biggest party in the government of national unity gave ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa an ultimatum
Shivambu considering forming a new political party
The Mayibuye Consultation Process is preparing for the possibility that it may need to form a party.
News24 | amaBhungane | Ties that bind: Inside Mashatile’s inner circle behind SA’s new lottery operator
A cache of pictures and videos show the cosy ties between Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the inner circle behind the new lottery operator, Sizekhaya Holdings.
News24 | UPDATE | GNU kicked off with newbie DA ministers told they do not just represent their party
In the first year of the government of national unity (GNU), experienced ANC Cabinet ministers had to constantly remind their DA colleagues that they do not only represent their political parties.
Rise Mzansi wants swift action in Crime Intelligence arrest case
Reports suggest this could be in connection with alleged unlawful appointments.
Ramaphosa won’t bow to DA ultimatum on firing ministers
Magwenya says, “It must be made clear that the President will not yield to threats and ultimatums.”
WATCH | ‘She asked me for transport money’: McKenzie responds to Zille’s ‘bribery’ claims after viral video
Sport, arts and culture minister and PA leader Gayton McKenzie has responded to a viral video of him giving money to an elderly woman.
Shivambu retracts ‘drugs and alcohol’ claim about MK Party’s Ndhlela
Briefing the media on Friday, Shivambu said: “I must unconditionally retract the statements about drug use and alcohol abuse of Ndhlela.”
Several parties show interest in consultation process: Shivambu
Floyd Shivambu is addressing a media briefing in Midrand, Johannesburg today.
We must find different people to implement Freedom Charter: Boesak
The Freedom Charter was adopted 70 years ago at the Congress of the People in Kliptown, Soweto.
I will not yield to threats — Ramaphosa tells Steenhuisen
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned DA leader John Steenhuisen he will not yield to threats.
Public Service Commission faces mounting grievances, soaring leave liability
The Public Service Commission has raised alarm over a growing number of formal employee grievances within government departments and public institutions, and a ballooning capped-leave liability exceeding R16bn.
Ramaphosa hasn’t provided reason for my axing: Whitfield
Andrew Whitfield was removed as the Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister.
RECORDED | Floyd Shivambu briefs media on Mayibuye consultation process
Former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu is on Friday announcing a consulting team for his Mayibuye organisation.
POLL | Should minister Nobuhle Nkabane be fired?
She is under fire for her controversial Seta board appointments.