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Cape Town, WC, South Africa

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Past articles by Jason:

‘It is just harrowing’: ANC MP Maurencia Gillion dies during training workshop

On Tuesday ANC MP Maurencia Gillion died during a training workshop hosted by the National Council of Provinces. → Read More

Andrew Whitfield elected new Eastern Cape DA leader

DA MP Andrew Whitfield has been elected leader of the party in the Eastern Cape. → Read More

'Cheers, DP': Ramaphosa thanks Mabuza for his service as deputy president

During his reply to the debate on his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Deputy President David Mabuza for his service. → Read More

SONA 2023: Ramaphosa's speech fails to impress opposition parties

Opposition parties have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of using his State of the Nation Address to centralise power in his office. → Read More

Former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse now wants to become the next DA leader

Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse has officially announced her candidature for the position of party leader and will go up against incumbent John Steenhuisen. → Read More

Mabuza ready to step aside for Mashatile to serve as country's deputy president

Deputy President David Mabuza has informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of his intention to resign. → Read More

New poll hints that ANC’s electoral fortunes are dependent on Ramaphosa staying in charge

Some recent polling shows that only 35% of current ANC voters would continue supporting the party without President Cyril Ramaphosa. → Read More

Phala Phala: President's decision 'cannot be rushed or taken in haste', says spokesperson

Amid mounting pressure for him to step down, President Cyril Ramaphosa is not panicking. → Read More

AG says clean audits for govt departments increasing, but there are still deficiencies

The number of clean audits for government departments have been increasing every year, says Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke - which she attributes to 'significant effort and commitment by the leadership, officials and governance structures of the auditees'. → Read More

Maimane's party BOSA strikes up partnership with group for unemployed teachers

Mmusi Maimane's Build One SA movement has struck a partnership deal with a teachers' representative body. → Read More

ANC Eastern Cape dodges bullet after court rescinds ruling on crucial regional conference

The ANC in the Eastern Cape has averted a political crisis after a court ruling, which could have had serious consequences for the party's elected leadership, was rescinded. → Read More

Illegal mining planned in boardrooms of contract mafias, charges DA in Parly debate

DA MP James Lorimer told the National Assembly that mine crimes are big business, and the amounts of money involved make it possible to pay off state officials. → Read More

Phala Phala: Cele accused of contradicting himself on security at Ramaphosa's farm

President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm robbery continues to dominate the discourse in Parliament. → Read More

Thandi Modise defends Russia trip, says the two countries have good relations

Defence Minister Thandi Modise has defended her attendance at an international security conference in Russia. → Read More

Phala Phala burglary: Acting Public Protector to subpoena Ramaphosa for answers

Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka wants answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa with regard to the Phala Phala scandal. → Read More

Mabuyane reiterates backing for Ramaphosa, denies purging opponents

Newly elected ANC Eastern Cape leader Oscar Mabuyane has given the clearest indication that the province would support a second term for ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa. → Read More

ANC Eastern Cape conference stalled, but party leaders confident it won't collapse

The ANC Eastern Cape elective conference is at a stalemate after the supporters of a key electoral contender, Babalo Madikizela, refused to allow for the adoption of credentials. → Read More

'I will fire you' - Gwede Mantashe promises those who do not support nuclear programmes

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says those who resist nuclear power while serving on the board of the National Nuclear Regulator will be fired. → Read More

SANDF’s deployment to flood-stricken KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape to cost R500m

The SA National Defence Force will remain in flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape until June. → Read More

Alec Moemi’s appointment as acting public works DG 'is a mockery to professionalism’

The DA wants the appointment of Alec Moemi as acting Department of Public Works and Infrastructure director-general to be withdrawn and set aside. → Read More