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DA pleased municipal polls going ahead, IFP worried about COVID-19 restrictions
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country's local government elections would take place in October.
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Modise reveals request to suspend Parly debate on inquiry into Mkhwebane
MPs have been debating whether or not Parliament should launch a full inquiry into the Public Protector’s fitness to hold office as recommended by an independent panel.
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Gauteng ANC, with IFP help, defeats no-confidence motion against Makhura
The governing party managed to secure 37 of the required votes, one of which was cast by the IFP’s Bonginkosi Dhlamini.
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ANC cautious as opposition parties welcome resumption of political gatherings
Political parties have committed to sticking to the 'new normal' as per COVID-19 regulations as they prepare to resume activities and prepare for the upcoming local government elections.
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Tax hike would be detrimental for battling S. Africans, warn opposition parties
Opposition parties said that all indications were that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni would slap South Africans with a tax increase.
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Opposition parties criticise Ramaphosa's Sona as out of touch and out of ideas
The DA’s John Steenhuisen characterised Ramaphosa’s speech as ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’; praising him for continuing the COVID-19 relief grants but coming down hard on economic reforms which were yet to reach Parliament.
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Relaxing of lockdown restrictions sparks mixed feelings from political parties
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lifting of the ban on the sale of alcohol, visiting beaches and religious gatherings.
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Politicians describe Jackson Mthembu as 'man of honour' & 'a true patriot'
Political parties have paid tribute to the late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu.
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IFP drops legal bid to oust ANC's corruption tainted Gumede from KZN legislature
The party filed papers with Pietermaritzburg High Court in November, arguing that Gumede’s appointment was irrational given the multi-million rand corruption case she’s facing.
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IFP, ATM call for stricter COVID-19 measures ahead of Ramaphosa address
The IFP’s Narend Singh said that while the president did not consult party leaders this time around, current statistics were alarming.
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Opposition MPs say restructuring process & cost-cutting at SABC 'unavoidable'
They said years of financial bailouts of the public broadcaster were no longer sustainable.
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Preliminary vote counting shows DA the biggest loser in by-elections
While results are still being tallied, with the final outcome expected to be announced at midday, the DA appears to have lost at least eight seats in Gauteng, the North West, Northern Cape and the Western Cape.
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IFP sends condolences to Zulu King Zwelithini following death of his son
Earlier reports suggested that his death may be the result of criminal activity but police said that the information was still sketchy and a probe into the circumstances surrounding Prince Lethukuthula Zulu's death was now under way.
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KZN ANC slams IFP over court challenge on Gumede’s appointment as MPL
The IFP said Zandile Gumede’s appointment was irrational given that she is implicated in a tender fraud case amounting over R400 million.
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Buthelezi: We must put aside political agendas in order to rebuild
The IFP's Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi told the National Assembly that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government have tried to do their best with the economic reconstruction and recovery plan unveiled last week.
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Zikalala's uMthwalume visit is meaningless, says IFP
On Tuesday, KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala launched what he called an anti-gender-based violence strategy in uMthwalume and promised to ensure continued interventions in the area until a lasting solution on safety issues was found.
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Buthelezi: Corrupt faction in IFP wants to see party split
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said that he’d been reliably informed that there were people within the IFP who wanted it to see it split for their selfish gains and he would support the party leadership in stopping them.
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'I'm living on bonanza years' - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi turns 92
The IFP founder, who recently recovered from COVID-19, said he's thankful for life and had received a number of birthday wishes from many South Africans, including Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize.
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The land, ANC and IFP relations – Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi turns 92
The elder statesman – who has recently recovered from COVID-19 – turns 92 on Thursday.
