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SONA full of empty promises – EFF, MK Party
The opposition parties still insist on the expropriation of land without compensation while the Health Minister said the NHI will be implemented gradually in line with available financial resources.
Ramaphosa’s SONA full of empty promises, say EFF and MK Party
The opposition parties still insist on the expropriation of land without compensation while the Health Minister said the NHI will be implemented gradually in line with available financial resources.
Ramaphosa’s SONA full of empty promises, say EFF and MK Party
The opposition parties still insist on the expropriation of land without compensation while the Health Minister said the NHI will be implemented gradually in line with available financial resources.
Mchunu to make an executive statement on challenge of extortion facing many parts of the country
Mileham has previously said the debate will focus on the legality of Eskom being allowed to impose a 4% increase that it wanted to levy on consumers through its Regulatory Clearing Account next year
Voters rewarded DA for an efficient administration, says analyst
Independent candidate Zackie Achmat requested more time to submit their objections to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
‘Lies, damned lies and statistics’ - DA exposed again
OPINION: Cameron Dugmore writes that in the race to swing popular opinion before an election, it’s only reasonable for the populace to expect that any written arguments presented are factually correct.
Western Cape leaders reflect on Freedom Day in South Africa
With today being Freedom Day, political leaders in the province reflected on how far the country has come and the meaning of freedom for them, 30 years down the line.
Electricity Minister Ramokgopa slammed for skipping fourth consecutive meeting with Cape MPLs
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has come under fire from members of the legislature for skipping a briefing to the ad hoc committee on energy at the last minute.
Taxi strike over: Winde points fingers at government, political parties for stoking fire
After a week of a devastating minibus taxi strike in which five lives were lost – including that of a British tourist – the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) last night called off its stay-away in Cape Town.
Winde says Gauteng Premier Lesufi is ‘huge ally’ in rail, police devolution bid
Premier Alan Winde has cited cited Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi (ANC) as an ally in the battle to get the national government to transfer its powers over rail transport and policing to the provinces.
GOOD files 11th hour voter fraud case at Electoral Court over George by-election
The GOOD Party has filed an 11th-hour application in the Electoral Court in Bloemfontein, accusing the DA of voter-registration fraud in the by-elections set for today in the George municipality and wants the poll postponed.
‘Constitution provides for single service’: Bheki Cele pours cold water on police devolution
Cele and President Cyril Ramaphosa have repeatedly said the police service was was the national government’s competency.
Cameron Dugmore makes the cut in the ANC Western Cape provincial executive committee
Candidates that vied for the top five positions and lost were elected as additional members of the provincial executive committee.
ANC conference closes with new Cape chair and a call for the disbandment of factions
The ANC’s provincial elective conference closed at the Cape Town International Convention Centre with calls for the end of factionalism and a return to the party’s basic values.
Vuyiso ‘JJ’ Tyhalisisu elected as new ANC Western Cape chairperson
He defeated ANC leader in the provincial legislature Cameron Dugmore with 311 votes against 282 votes.
What US officials told Winde about SA’s Agoa membership during the controversial visit
Premier Alan Winde and his administration’s efforts to secure the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) with South Africa were front and centre during the Province’s controversial visit to the US last week.
Winde engaging with justice entities over awarding of contract to state capture-linked firm
Premier Alan Winde will be engaging with the NPA, the Justice Ministry, the National Treasury and the SAPS about the recent revelation that a business linked to state capture won a contract from his government.
EFF sponsors legislature land debate, attacks DA over transformation
The EFF in the province has accused the DA and the Freedom Front Plus of still believing in the notion of divide and conquer in order to separate black people and make sure that the status quo of landlessness remained intact.
ANC slams DA ‘devolution of powers bill’
The DA’s introduction of a bill in the legislature that calls for the devolution of national powers to the Western Cape has been slated by the opposition.
ANC vows to fight DA for new environmental post
Leader of the provincial opposition Cameron Dugmore said they would fight for the creation of the post like they did for the establishment of a children’s commissioner.
ANC leads opposition walkout during tabling of provincial budget over row with Speaker on ruling
Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC Mireille Wenger was forced to table her R242 billion “Budget of Action” facing empty opposition benches after opposition parties, led by the ANC, walked out.
Legislature continues to limp and play lackey
OPINION: A thought that often crosses my mind is what would the late Lorraine Botha have done, or what would her term as the DA’s chief whip in the Western Cape provincial legislature have been been like?
Winde says R170 000 has been spent on legal fees fighting PP’s findings against MEC Bredell
The Western Cape government has spent about R170 000 on legal fees to fight the public protector’s findings against Local Government MEC Anton Bredell over past three financial years.
Mnqasela yet to file challenge against the DA for ending his membership
Former Western Cape legislature speaker Masizole Mnqasela says a legal kink that needed ironing out had prevented his lawyers from filing a court application challenging the DA’s termination of his membership
Mnqasela’s court challenge comes as legislature agrees on election of new speaker
Former Western Cape legislature speaker Masizole Mnqasela’s lawyers said he intends to launch a court application today challenging the DA’s termination of his membership.