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Politicians hired killers - claim

2013-06-19 20:10

The killers of an Ehlanzeni district ANC leader were hired by politicians "too powerful to be brought to book", the High Court sitting in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court has heard.

ANC: Evaluate land redistribution

2013-06-19 15:11
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The centenary of the 1913 Natives Land Act provides an opportunity for South Africa to evaluate progress made in land redistribution, the ANC says.

EFF: Govt failed to redistribute land

2013-06-19 12:02

Government has failed to redistribute land to previously disadvantaged groups, the so-called Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says.

Malema's allies shun new party - report

2013-06-19 10:25
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Julius Malema's former allies do not want to be associated with his new political formation, saying the move amounts to political prostitution, a report says.

PAC rejects Payco's Mandela statement

2013-06-18 18:50

The PAC has distanced itself from a statement by Pan Africanist Youth Congress spokesperson Sello Tladi calling former president Nelson Mandela a "sell-out".

ANC criticises 'racist' DA

2013-06-18 15:53
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The "arrogance" displayed by DA councillor Stanford Slabbert against black people is characteristic of the party, says the ANC.

Buthelezi spin doctor joins ANC

2013-06-18 13:17

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi's sometime speech writer has joined the African National Congress.

ANC on a downward spiral - Malema

2013-06-17 22:03
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The ANC is on a downward spiral ideologically, politically and morally, expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema says.

Govt: Probe Britain spying reports

2013-06-17 17:21

Reports that Britain spied on G20 delegates, including South Africa, during meetings in London in 2009, should be investigated, the international relations and co-operation department says.

DA paints Alexandra blue

2013-06-17 15:35
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Alexandra has been painted blue as DA members gathered in the township north of Johannesburg, to commemorate the 17 June 1976 riots.

ANC battle to stabilise Youth League

2013-06-16 13:44

The ANC is having a hard time trying to disband and normalise its dysfunctional Youth League as task team leaders are being met with hostility by league members in some regions.

Zille slams ANC MPs for weight jibe

2013-06-16 09:19
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DA leader Helen Zille has lashed out at ANC MPs for their taunts about her Parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko’s weight and fashion sense.

We can take Gauteng, says Zille

2013-06-15 14:00
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The DA is aiming to win the Gauteng province in next year's elections, party leader Helen Zille says.

Locals chase Mpumalanga premier away

2013-06-14 14:43

Mpumalanga Premier David "DD" Mabuza and his entourage of MECs have been chased away from a ward in the Bushbuckridge local municipality.

Politicians debate weighty issues

2013-06-14 08:38
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The DA has asked for an apology after an ANC MP commented on the size of its parliamentary leader, Lindiwe Mazibuko.

Meshoe to remain leader of ACDP

2013-06-13 20:22

ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe plans to "temporarily" step down as an MP, but will not be resigning, leaving politics, or permanently giving up his position in the party, he says.

EFF off, Shivambu tells Lamola

2013-06-13 11:40
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Former ANC Youth League deputy leader Ronald Lamola has been described as a "misguided narrow-minded opportunist careerist" by Floyd Shivambu of the Economic Freedom Fighters.

Economic battle being twisted - Shivambu

2013-06-12 21:57

The disbanding of ANCYL structures is distorting the struggle for economic freedom, former league spokesperson Floyd Shivambu says.

Task team disbands W Cape ANCYL

2013-06-12 19:09

The Western Cape ANC Youth League's leadership will be announced next week, the league's national task team co-ordinator Magasela Mzobe says.

Malema: SA needs new political solution

2013-06-12 11:41
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Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has sent out an e-mail announcing he needs money to start a new political platform, according to a report.

ANC is not pro-poor, says Malema

2013-06-11 21:00
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Julius Malema says poverty, unemployment and inequalities will worsen under the leadership of the ANC amid plans to form a new political party.

Malema preparing new political party

2013-06-11 11:27
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Julius Malema is reportedly preparing the ground for a new political party that he hopes will fight for social justice rather than reconciliation.

DA wants officials' conduct probed

2013-06-10 16:55

The DA has called for the investigation of five Govan Mbeki municipal officials due to appear in court this week on charges of assault.

ANCYL task team disbands in 4 provinces

2013-06-10 15:18

The ANC Youth League's national task team has disbanded the organisation in four provinces, convenor Mzwandile Masina says.

ANC in fight over Suzman statement

2013-06-10 12:31
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The ANC said it was reconsidering its continued participation in the Western Cape legislature after one of its members refused to retract a statement about Helen Suzman.

 

ANC suspends North West mayor

2013-06-19 18:35

Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality mayor Afrika Thale has been suspended from the ANC for three years, the party's North West provincial disciplinary committee says.

Sisulu hits snag with Sadtu

2013-06-19 13:59

Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will meet teacher union Sadtu regarding teachers' pay, MPs have heard.

Malema unfazed by ex-allies' comments

2013-06-19 12:02
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Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema is unfazed by not getting support from his former allies in the league in his new political formation.

ANC withdraws Mazibuko weight remark

2013-06-18 19:19
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Senior ANC MP John Jeffery has formally withdrawn his controversial remark about DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko's weight, and apologised to her.

IFP: Defection no surprise

2013-06-18 16:56

The defection of IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi's sometime speech writer and two other members to the ANC is no surprise, the IFP says.

Speaker slams MEC's claims

2013-06-18 13:17

Reports about Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell's concern over Oudtshoorn municipality's financial position are unfounded, the municipality says.

Brown movement not a political party

2013-06-18 09:56

The Bruin Bemagtiging Beweging [Brown Empowerment Movement] will not register as a political party but will instead launch a "united front" to be the "voice of the coloured people".

Zille: 1913 Land Act legacy still with us

2013-06-17 19:00
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The legacy of the 1913 Land Act was still with South Africa and so it is the duty of the state to implement effective redress through land restitution, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says.

Mazibuko: Zuma has not earned respect

2013-06-17 17:02
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President Jacob Zuma has not earned respect from the citizens of South Africa and political parties, DA Parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko says.

DA suspends councillor for racism

2013-06-17 14:26
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A DA councillor in the Eastern Cape has been suspended for circulating a racist email in which he stated that "President Jacob Zuma had more wives than brain cells".

'Malema is reckless'

2013-06-16 10:01
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Long-standing supporters of Julius Malema – including Limpopo premier Cassel Mathale and Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula – have publicly distanced themselves from his new party initiative.

Zuma in Mozambique for SADC summit

2013-06-15 14:00

President Jacob Zuma has arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, to attend an "extra-ordinary" summit of the Southern African Development Community, the presidency says.

ANC to discuss Eastern Cape mayor

2013-06-14 20:00

The ANC in the Eastern Cape will meet next week to discuss claims of corruption against Buffalo City Mayor Zukiswa Ncitha, the party says.

ANC wants to identify protest culprits

2013-06-14 09:26

The ANC in Limpopo has received video footage from the party's head office asking it to identify members who smashed shop windows during a protest near Luthuli House in August 2011, according to a report.

NGO lays claim to 'Agang' name

2013-06-13 22:29

A non-governmental organisation has laid claim to the name Agang, which is also the name of a new party political platform led by Mamphela Ramphele.

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ANCYL speaks out on Malema

2013-06-13 13:14

The ANC youth league's national task team co-ordinator, Magasela Mzobe, talks about Julius Malema's new political party. Watch.

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Don't support Malema party, says Lamola

2013-06-13 09:48
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Former ANC Youth League deputy leader Ronald Lamola has called on the youth not to support Julius Malema's proposed new party, calling it nothing but "misguided militancy".

Limpopo PEC dismisses 'infantile' Malema

2013-06-12 20:39

Former ANC Limpopo secretary Soviet Lekganyane has dismissed claims by expelled ANCYL president Julius Malema that the branch criticised him to save itself.

Malema: Zuma wanted Mbeki out

2013-06-12 15:42
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Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema says he recalls President Jacob Zuma saying former president Thabo Mbeki should be removed.

ANC Eastern Cape prepares for conference

2013-06-12 10:00

ANC branches in the Eastern Cape are in the midst of an intense leadership race as the province prepares to hold its elective conference later this month.

Limpopo ANCYL holds no grudge

2013-06-11 16:47

The outgoing leadership of the ANC Youth League in Limpopo says it does not hold a grudge against the national task team which decided to disband its provincial executive committee.

ANCYL in its 'weakest state'

2013-06-10 19:45

The ANCYL is in its weakest state since its national executive committee was disbanded, the league's national task team says.

ANC takes control of ANCYL debt case

2013-06-10 16:53

The ANC is taking responsibility for the liquidation case against the ANC Youth League, the league's national task team says.

Youth believe ANC can deliver - survey

2013-06-10 14:15
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Young South Africans are more likely to believe that the ANC will be better at delivering services than the DA, a survey by Pondering Panda has revealed.

Whistleblower murders: Phiyega must help

2013-06-09 21:10

National police commissioner Riah Phiyega has been urged to bring justice to the families of politicians and whistleblowers who have been killed in Mpumalanga.

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