ARTICLES RELATING TO BANTU HOLOMISA

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.

Govt knew there would be casualties - expert

2013-03-25 22:39
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An expert says that he thinks the government realised there would be casualties in Central African Republic, considering that peacekeepers are always at risk, no matter where they are stationed.

Holomisa welcomed at Marikana

2013-03-21 15:44

Thousands mineworkers welcomed UDM president Bantu Holomisa to a Human Rights Day event in Marikana.

Holomisa wants inspection at Nkandla

2013-03-11 22:33

National Assembly Speaker Max Sisulu should urgently facilitate an inspection in loco at President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says.

Cautious reaction to Ramphele's new party

2013-02-18 13:00
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Political parties have reacted cautiously to Mamphela Ramphele’s announcement that she had formed a new "party political platform".

No state of emergency - presidency

2012-09-17 14:19

The presidency has denied that there is an undeclared state of emergency in place to deal with labour problems in the mining sector.

Mine shooting: DA wants accountability

2012-08-21 18:21

It is time for difficult and painful questions about the shooting at Lonmin's Marikana mine in the North West, DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko says.

Mandela negotiated SA's future: Holomisa

2012-07-18 18:11

Former president Nelson Mandela used his negotiating skills to ensure a peaceful path from apartheid to freedom, says United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa.

Madonsela accused of protecting friend

2012-07-01 17:45

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is under fire from Independent Electoral Commission staff and the United Democratic Movement.

Holomisa slams ANC over education

2012-06-16 20:14

The ANC has not done enough to improve the quality of education in the country, United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa says.

Holomisa: ANC infighting derails delivery

2012-04-04 12:52

Infighting within the ANC has derailed service delivery in favour of the struggle for power, United Democratic Movement president Bantu Holomisa says.

SA media controlled by whites: Holomisa

2012-01-31 16:38
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The South African media is still being controlled by a white minority who have been in power since apartheid, says UDM leader Bantu Holomisa.

SA needs an economic indaba

2011-10-24 14:06

Political liberation has not translated into economic freedom for millions of South Africans living in poverty, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has said.

UDM wants IEC probed over R100m rental

2011-10-03 22:22

The United Democratic Movement has asked the public protector to investigate the lease agreement of the Independent Electoral Commission's new Centurion offices.

Chief justice choice - opposition unhappy

2011-08-16 22:14

Only the ANC has so far come out in support of President Jacob Zuma's surprise nomination of Constitutional Court Judge Mogoeng Mogoeng as new chief justice.

Sisulu a shining light, says Holomisa

2011-06-03 12:05

United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has called Albertina Sisulu a "shining light in the struggle for liberation", in a tribute to her.

UDM wants recounts in 2 municipalities

2011-05-23 09:20

The UDM has requested a recount in two Eastern Cape municipalities, because party agents weren't allowed to see ballot papers during the counting process.

Get the basics right - UDM

2011-03-05 20:07

"Get the basics right" is the refrain running through the newly-launched UDM manifesto ahead of municipal elections in May.

Public must wait for 'scathing' defence report

2010-11-25 18:16

A "scathing" report into the state of the military will not be made public for now, but a few details have been revealed in the "interests of transparency".

Mixed reaction to Cabinet reshuffle

2010-11-01 14:22

Reaction to President Jacob Zuma's Cabinet reshuffle, which saw seven ministers axed, has ranged from "decisive" to "disingenuous".

Tutu 'earns a break'

2010-07-22 18:08

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has earned a break, United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa says.

Tributes for Van Zyl Slabbert

2010-05-14 14:19

Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert has been described as a "true patriot" and "visionary" as tributes pour in following his death.

Opposition unites against ANC

2010-03-23 09:22

DA leader Helen Zille has described the proposed alignment of the DA, ID, Cope and UDM to form a united front against the ANC, as a "key moment" in South African political history.

UDM: Zuma played taxi drivers

2010-03-15 17:06

Taxi drivers could be forgiven for thinking that President Jacob Zuma strung them along to keep the peace ahead of last year's elections, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says.

ID hosts opposition talks

2010-02-01 18:06

Leaders of opposition parties will gather in Cape Town in March to talk about forming a united front in next year's municipal elections, says the Independent Democrats.

 

Calls for Zuma to establish inquiry

2013-04-04 13:38

President Jacob Zuma should establish a commission of inquiry to determine why South African troops were sent to (CAR), the UDM says.

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Mineworkers feel betrayed, says UDM

2013-03-21 14:11

Most mineworkers feel neglected by the government and are joining opposition parties, UDM Secretary General Bongani Msomi.

Probe use of consultants - Holomisa

2013-02-19 21:00

United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has called for a probe into the government's reliance on consultants.

Zuma is misleading SA - Holomisa

2012-10-21 14:33
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UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has stepped into the Nkandla fray, saying President Jacob Zuma is underestimating South Africans' intelligence.

Holomisa willing to help Lonmin miners

2012-09-05 21:54

United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa is willing to help Marikana miners, but has not been officially asked to do so, he says.

Parties divided over Selebi parole

2012-07-20 21:01

Political parties are divided over the release on medical parole of corruption-convicted former top cop Jackie Selebi.

Madonsela: Proof is in the probing

2012-07-02 22:36

Thuli Madonsela has defended herself against claims that she is selectively tackling alleged corruption involving a friend, saying if she wanted to protect anyone, she would not have decided to investigate.

UDM sceptical about Zuma's 'second transition'

2012-06-18 20:29

The United Democratic Movement has expressed misgivings about President Jacob Zuma's "second transition".

UDM: Ignore call to boycott City Press

2012-05-25 18:01

People must ignore the ANC's call to boycott City Press over an image on its website depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, the United Democratic Movement says.

UDM wants Hawks to probe IEC

2012-03-14 21:44

The UDM intends pushing for its complaint on an independent electoral commission lease agreement to be referred to the Hawks, leader Bantu Holomisa says.

ANC to speak at press freedom hearings

2012-01-31 10:27

Several political parties, including the ANC, are scheduled to make representations to the Press Freedom Commission.

IEC says lease open for scrutiny

2011-10-05 08:47

The IEC says its lease agreement with its new landlord in Centurion is open for public scrutiny, after the UDM asked the public protector to look into it.

Zuma a 'champion of the environment'

2011-09-10 22:51

President Jacob Zuma has received a 'champion of the environment' certificate during a tree planting ceremony in KwaZulu-Natal, the presidency says.

UDM: Consider reopening arms' deal probe

2011-06-20 14:06

A panel of judges must determine whether there is sufficient evidence to reopen a probe into the controversial arms’ deal following new revelations, the UDM has said.

UDM questions role of NIA during elections

2011-05-25 22:10

United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has questioned why the National Intelligence Agency would "spend taxpayers' money trying to destabilise political opponents".

Mthatha 'has collapsed'

2011-05-11 07:43

In the run-up to the elections, residents of Mthatha say the town has reached rock bottom and can only improve.

UDM shocked by more Zuma business ties

2011-02-20 22:01
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UDM president Bantu Holomisa is "dismayed" by new reports that President Jacob Zuma’s family is benefiting from business deals involving the government.

Defence report handed to Sisulu

2010-11-16 20:21

The interim national defence force commission has handed its final report to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, she has announced.

Zuma: Unity key to success

2010-09-24 19:35

President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to learn from the lesson of the World Cup for national unity.

6 000 rock up for Mandela bash

2010-07-18 20:44

There were VIPs in helicopters and expensive cars. Ordinary people came by foot and on horseback - all 6 000 to attend Nelson Mandela's birthday bash at Mvezo.

MPs warn of water crisis

2010-04-16 13:55

Opposition MPs have warned of a crisis in the state of South Africa's water affairs and say the country "is sitting on a time bomb".

Honour Sharpeville, defend rights

2010-03-21 22:35

South Africans should honour the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre by protecting everyone's human rights, deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has said.

Opposition critical of speech

2010-02-11 22:39

President Jacob Zuma's second State of the Nation speech has found little favour with most opposition party leaders.

Bling cars 'an embarrassment'

2009-09-03 18:01

Ministers from the ANC could save themselves embarrassment about the luxury vehicles they ride by using standardised state pool cars, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says.

 
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