Gauteng urged to act on cable theft

2013-05-09 11:34

The Gauteng provincial government needs to act to prevent further cable theft after parts of the West Rand were left without power this week, the ACDP says.

Calls for Addington cancer saga probe

2013-04-29 17:58

Opposition parties have called for an investigation into why two state-of-the-art cancer radiotherapy machines worth R120m are lying idle at a Durban hospital.

Changes to info bill, but debate continues

2013-04-23 17:39

The amended protection of state information bill looks set to be debated by the National Assembly.

JSC in talks on transformation

2013-04-08 14:41

The Judicial Service Commission has been in discussions about a call by one of its members, to "come clean" on the appointment of white men as judges.

Soldiers died for peace - ANC

2013-03-25 19:23
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The death of 13 South African soldiers in a battle with Central African Republic rebels has left an "indelible mark" on relations between the two countries, the ANC says.

ACDP: Investigate school violence

2013-03-05 18:10

The education authorities need to probe violence in Gauteng schools after a 17-year-old girl was killed near Randfontein, the ACDP says.

Act on rape, MPs tell Zuma

2013-02-20 22:14
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The second day of debate in the National Assembly on the State of the Nation address has featured urgent calls for President Jacob Zuma to act on rape and similar abuse.

Zuma no confidence motion stays - DA

2013-02-07 20:28

Opposition parties have "every intention" to table a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma in the National Assembly, the DA says.

DA delivers fighting farewell

2012-11-22 22:26

Breaking a long tradition of jovial year-end farewell speeches, DA Chief Whip Watty Watson has launched a stinging attack on his ANC counterpart in the National Assembly.

Judgment reserved in Zuma motion bid

2012-11-20 19:48

The Western Cape High Court has reserved judgment on an urgent application to force a parliamentary debate on a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.

ANC contradicts itself - DA

2012-11-20 07:19
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The ANC's denial that it opposed a debate on a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma contradicts the position it earlier had taken, the DA says.

No confidence debate heads for high court

2012-11-19 21:41

The Western Cape High Court will hear an urgent application by opposition parties to compel the National Assembly speaker to schedule a debate on a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.

ACDP 'jumping gun' on holidays

2012-11-12 22:06
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The commission for the protection and promotion of cultural, religious and linguistic communities has accused the ACDP of jumping the gun on Christian holidays.

ANCWL: All the DA does is criticise

2012-11-10 14:39
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The DA is not a viable challenge to the ANC, because it only focuses on criticising the ruling party without coming up with its own solutions, the ANC Women's League says.

No confidence in Zuma motion tabled in Parly

2012-11-08 14:36
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Leader of the opposition in Parliament, Lindiwe Mazibuko, has tabled a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma on behalf of opposition parties.

Respect for life has been lost - Meshoe

2012-10-16 16:45

Shooting at a person in full view of police and television cameras is an indication that respect for life and fear of the police has been lost, the African Christian Democratic Party says.

Opposition parties unite against corruption

2012-09-28 21:06

Opposition parties have set up a coalition against corruption in Durban, urging voters to resist the protection of state information bill.

Nehawu: Marikana killings 'senseless'

2012-08-17 18:39

This week's violent clash between police and striking workers at Lonmin's Marikana mine are senseless, says Nehawu.

Pro-Israeli protest at parliament

2012-06-29 18:14

A group of over 100 people protested at Parliament against a proposal by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies to label goods originating from Israel as made in "occupied Palestinian territories".

Sexual offences act flaws a blow - DA

2012-05-13 17:29

Apparent flaws in the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act on sexual offences are a "devastating blow" to the fight against such crimes, the DA says.

More support for Mogoeng

2012-03-19 17:31

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng should actually have invited the whole Cabinet and Parliament to the John Maxwell leadership seminar, says the ACDP.

Info bill: Who voted how

2011-11-22 22:34
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The names of who voted for and against the contentious protection of state information bill in the National Assembly, are to be made public.

IFP's info bill changes rejected

2011-11-17 21:31

A last-minute tabling of 123 amendments to the protection of information bill by the IFP has turned to farce as every proposed change was swiftly voted down.

Opposition cries foul over info bill move

2011-09-27 21:13

The ANC's move to set up a ruling party-only mechanism to consider further submissions on the protection of information bill has drawn the ire of opposition parties.

Journey goes on for Daily Sun

2011-09-13 13:14

The Daily Sun's editor-in-chief Themba Khumalo says the tabloid's late founder, Deon du Plessis, has moved to a vantage point where he can watch over the heritage and legacy he left.

 

SAHRC under fire over Tatane findings

2013-04-30 18:05

The SA Human Rights Commission has come under fire from MPs over its finding on the killing of Free State protester Andries Tatane.

Govt shocked, disappointed in Sadtu

2013-04-25 22:28
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The government says it is shocked and disappointed at the behaviour of Sadtu members who publicly displayed a piece of underwear attributed to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

ACDP, IFP favour Zimbabwe loan

2013-04-17 16:38

Two opposition parties say they were in favour of loaning money to cash-strapped Zimbabwe to fund its coming elections.

ANC welcomes CAR troop withdrawal

2013-04-04 18:47

The African National Congress has welcomed the government's decision to withdraw South African soldiers from the Central African Republic.

MPs warn magistrates not to strike

2013-03-12 16:26

Lawmakers have warned magistrates locked in a pay dispute with the State that it would be improper for them to go on strike.

Party pleased with no new taxes

2013-02-27 20:05

The Christian Democratic Party welcomed the tax relief announced in the Budget Speech, while the African Christian Democratic Party termed it as a conservative.

Cope: We can work with Ramphele

2013-02-15 16:10

It could be possible to work with businesswoman Mamphela Ramphele should she enter politics, Congress of the People leader Mosiuoa Lekota says.

ACDP: Men must change attitudes about women

2012-12-09 18:34

Violence against women is largely perpetrated because men regard women as possessions and sexual objects, says the ACDP which wants men to change their attitudes.

'Bully' murder case on hold

2012-11-22 19:36

An East Rand Grade 11 pupil accused of shooting dead a fellow pupil over bullying has appeared in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court.

This is not a scheduling issue - DA

2012-11-20 19:42

Parliament's "failure" to deal with a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma cannot be hidden behind a scheduling issue, the Western Cape High Court has heard.

Farlam man favourite for protector post

2012-11-19 21:42

The spokesperson and state law adviser to the Farlam commission of inquiry into the Marikana shooting has emerged as the frontrunner for the post of deputy public protector.

ANC to block no confidence motion

2012-11-14 19:51
79 comments

The ANC will block the opposition's attempt to have a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma debated in the National Assembly.

Hands off Christmas, protesters say

2012-11-10 22:12
518 comments

A group of Christian demonstrators has handed over a memorandum to Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor to oppose a proposal to remove Good Friday and Christmas as public holidays.

YCL scoffs at Zuma no-confidence move

2012-11-09 17:00

The Young Communist League has scoffed at the notice of a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma made by the DA in Parliament.

DA wants ANC Chief Whip to set example

2012-10-28 22:23

ANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga should set an example to MPs and reveal his interests, the DA says.

Striking drivers not behind violence - union

2012-09-29 16:03

Striking truck drivers aligned to the SA Transport Allied Workers Union are not responsible for the acts of violence that marred the week long industrial action, the union says.

Opposition party group off to Marikana

2012-08-20 08:41

A delegation of opposition party leaders intends visiting Marikana, in the North West, where 34 miners were killed in a shooting.

ANC land, nationalisation policy slammed

2012-07-28 22:32

The lack of clarity on the ANC's policy on nationalisation and land reform are a stumbling block to economic growth, the ACDP says.

Cele latest high-profile lease saga victim

2012-06-12 22:55

Bheki Cele has become the latest high profile casualty of the police lease saga, after two previous public works ministers were also axed by President Zuma.

Billions lost to corrupt state - ACDP

2012-03-31 14:40

Around R30bn is lost each year as a result of fraud and corruption at government level, the African Christian Democratic Party says

Zuma's comments perfectly sound - ANC

2011-12-21 20:19
105 comments

President Jacob Zuma's comments about the advent of Christianity in South Africa are "perfectly sound", ANC chief whip Mathole Motshekga says.

MPs vote against IFP's info bill changes

2011-11-18 13:38

The ad hoc committee on the protection of state information bill has formally adopted a report rejecting all 123 amendments proposed by the IFP, paving the way for a vote next week.

Opposition parties laud Malema suspension

2011-11-10 14:15
96 comments

Opposition political parties have lauded the ANC disciplinary committee's ruling to suspend ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema for five years.

Info bill unsafe for democracy - Sanef

2011-09-16 22:35

The protection of state information bill remains unsafe for democracy, despite important improvements, the SA National Editors' Forum says.

Parties welcome reduced crime figures

2011-09-08 17:05

Political parties across the board have welcomed the drop in crime reflected in the annual crime statistics.

 
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