ARTICLES RELATING TO COPE

Under-fire minister attacks 'killer' MPs

2013-05-23 22:17
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Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has accused men in opposition benches of being part of the apartheid-era army that maimed and killed people, as she faced heavy criticism in the National Assenmly.

Report damns Koloane but MPs unconvinced

2013-05-22 22:34
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The government report on the Gupta scandal damns suspended Chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane, and exonerates President Jacob Zuma and his ministers, but opposition MPs dismissed the findings.

SA not a banana republic - Cwele

2013-05-14 22:09
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South Africa is not a "banana republic" where planes are allowed to land illegally, State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele says.

Horseplay in parliament over love for meat

2013-04-23 17:52

Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota's liking for horse meat, and his defence of those who enjoy eating it, have drawn comments from three Cabinet ministers in the National Assembly.

Sadtu protest a threat - Cope

2013-04-23 17:39

A national protest planned by the SA Democratic Teachers' Union poses a threat to the country's education, Cope says.

Tolo's killers get life

2013-04-04 19:08

Three men have been jailed for life by the Limpopo High Court for the murder of Congress of the People MP Jack Tolo, Limpopo police said.

Opposition parties press Zuma on CAR

2013-04-03 17:34
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President Jacob Zuma breached the Constitution by sending troops to the Central African Republic, opposition parties say.

Zuma didn't get OK for CAR mission - Lekota

2013-04-03 15:31
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President Jacob Zuma has breached his constitutional obligation by sending troops to the Central African Republic without requesting parliamentary approval, Cope's Mosiuoa Lekota says.

Zuma rules out probe on police abuse

2013-03-20 22:21
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There is no need for a commission of inquiry into police brutality because the abuses are isolated, President Jacob Zuma says.

Zuma receives SABC resignations

2013-03-11 14:43

President Jacob Zuma has received a joint letter of resignation from SABC board chairperson Ben Ngubane and his deputy Thami ka Plaatjie.

Calls for SABC chair to be fired

2013-03-04 17:59

The DA and Cope have called for the sacking of SABC board chairperson Ben Ngubane after he allegedly reinstated fired acting COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

Pityana calls on Zuma to resign

2013-02-25 12:29
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The ANC says former Unisa vice chancellor Barney Pityana is "playing politics" by talking about a letter he sent President Jacob Zuma asking him to resign.

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.

Ramphele aims to capitalise on social media

2013-02-18 21:08

Social media will be an important tool for author, activist and businesswoman Mamphela Ramphele, who announced a newly-formed "party political platform".

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.

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.

By-elections for KZN, Western Cape

2013-01-29 16:24

The Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal will hold three by-elections, the IEC says.

Court dismisses Lekota suit

2012-12-11 20:26

An application by Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota challenging his suspension for a day from the National Assembly has been dismissed by the Western Cape High Court.

Home affairs to study Dalai Lama ruling

2012-11-29 18:00

Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor will study a ruling that the government acted unlawfully in delaying a decision on a visa application by the Dalai Lama, the department says.

Govt acted unlawfully against Dalai Lama - court

2012-11-29 11:54
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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that government “deliberately delayed” a decision to grant the Dalai Lama a visa last year.

MPs adopt constitution amendment

2012-11-20 22:34

A long-awaited change entrenching the Constitutional Court as the highest court in the land has been approved by the National Assembly.

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.

Zuma 'misled' Parliament: Opposition

2012-11-18 19:30
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Opposition parties have lashed at President Jacob Zuma for "misleading" Parliament about the bond he had on his house in Nkandla.

ANC to block no confidence motion

2012-11-14 19:51
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The ANC will block the opposition's attempt to have a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma debated in the National Assembly.

 

N Cape opposition stay away in protest

2013-05-23 17:01

Two Northern Cape opposition parties have stayed away from a provincial budget sitting in Kimberley because it was being attended by two MECs accused of fraud.

Action sought on initation deaths

2013-05-22 20:47

Opposition parties have demanded inquiries and strong action from government after the deaths of initiates in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

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.

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.

IFP says no parole for Tolo's killers

2013-04-04 21:06

Three men jailed for the murder of Cope MP Jack Tolo must not get parole, the IFP says.

3 guilty of Tolo's murder

2013-04-03 20:28

Three men have been found guilty in the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane of murdering Congress of the People (Cope) MP Bishop Jack Tolo.

Tatane judgment 'disappointing'

2013-04-03 15:47

The acquittal of seven policemen accused of the death of protester Andries Tatane is disappointing, Cope in the Free State says.

Western Cape safety bill approved

2013-03-28 11:57

The majority of Western Cape MPLs voted in favour of the provincial community safety bill.

Sadness at Mandy Rossouw's death

2013-03-12 21:47

Political parties and trade unions have reacted with sorrow to the death of journalist Mandy Rossouw.

Pule considers SABC board resignations

2013-03-11 13:31

Communications Minister Dina Pule has tried to persuade SABC board chairperson Ben Ngubane and his deputy to withdraw their resignations.

Budget pulls no surprises: Cope

2013-02-27 19:03

The 2013 Budget is "tough and conservative", but is exposed to factors outside the control of the Treasury, Cope says.

Buthelezi interrupts Zuma speech

2013-02-21 16:42

In an unusual move, IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has jumped up and interrupted President Jacob Zuma during his response to the State of the Nation debate in the National Assembly.

Nkandla compared to Hitler's Berghof

2013-02-19 22:12
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The expansion of President Jacob Zuma's homestead could be compared to that of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler's home in the 1930s, Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota has suggested.

Sanco against opposition party unity

2013-02-16 22:39

The SA National Civic Organisation says it does not support the fact that opposition parties are working in unity ahead of the 2014 national elections.

Govt lying about textbook delivery - Cope

2013-02-12 16:00

Cope says the basic education department is lying about the state of textbook delivery in Limpopo schools, and that a sizeable number of schools are still without textbooks.

ANC slipping in by-elections - survey

2013-02-05 15:52
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ANC losses to independent or opposition parties in by-elections is a sign of people using democracy to bring about change, the SA Institute of Race Relations says.

Cope hosts night vigil for Mandela

2012-12-26 12:05
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Members of Cope in Johannesburg have held a night vigil at the Pretoria hospital to pray for former president Nelson Mandela's speedy recovery, the party says.

SABC roasted over cancelled show

2012-12-05 22:19

The SABC's last-minute cancellation of a MetroFM discussion on the upcoming ANC national elective conference has been widely criticised.

Dalai Lama court ruling welcomed

2012-11-29 14:29

Opposition parties have welcomed the ruling that the government acted unlawfully by dragging its heels on the Dalai Lama's visa application, saying it vindicates the view that government broke the country's laws.

ANC adopts final info bill draft

2012-11-27 10:55
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The ANC has adopted the final draft of the protection of state information bill in the absence of opposition parties, who walked out in protest.

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.

Parties a no-show at final info bill talks

2012-11-14 21:42

Lawmakers' final meeting on the protection of state information bill has been postponed after opposition parties failed to attend.

Media group concerned about 'secrecy bill'

2012-11-14 16:40

Media Monitoring Africa is deeply concerned about the ANC considering crucial changes to the protection of state information bill,, MMA director William Bird says.

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