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Maimane: Current Energy Bill turning potential investors away
According to DA leader Mmusi Maimane, Eskom is also stifling innovation and progress.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: Why South Africans need to take The Long View
Judith February says the need to take The Long View does not come easily in a world in need of quick fixes and where 24-hour social media demands immediate solutions.
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The ANC will be renewed, say elders
The elders believe that the ANC remains the only party of choice for South Africans, saying all political parties are going into the May elections tainted by scandals.
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Distinguishing your AIC from ANC: IEC on how elections ballot paper was drawn up
The IEC released a soft copy of the ballot paper this week, revealing some of the parties whose names start with the letter 'A' have been placed right at the bottom of the last page and not on the first page, as has been the tradition in past election.
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Safety promises cold comfort as gang violence rages in CT communities
It's been a devastating week for Cape Flats families as the scourge of gang violence hangs heavy over several neighbourhoods.
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The markets will be fine as long as Cyril Ramaphosa remains president - analyst
Bruce Whitfield interviews Dr Adrian Saville, CEO of Cannon Asset Managers, and professor Chris Malikane of the University of Witwatersrand, on the upcoming Moody's ratings review of South Africa.
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NMB, Knysna tensions to ‘negatively’ impact DA at polls
The DA’s woes in Knysna started after former-mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies was voted out last year, followed by Athol Trollip's removal in Port Elizabeth.
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DA’s MP candidate list includes former IPF member, Parly staff member
Parties had until last week to submit their lists to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to be able to take part in the elections.
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EXPLAINER: South Africans go to the polls in May: what you need to know
South Africa's polls have been praised for adhering to international election best practice. But, they are not without problems.
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DA's Winde: Eskom placing SA on road to more job cuts, slower growth
The party's Western Cape premier candidate Alan Winde says that extended load shedding will kill the economy, making it difficult to pay for government to repay debt.
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ANC: Letsatsi-Duba shouldn't have commented on alleged election list tampering
There has been a tug of war between ANC secreatry-general Ace Magashule and State Security Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba after she had allegedly accused him of fiddling with the final list submitted to the IEC earlier this month.
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Group of ANC NW members threaten legal action over ‘altered’ elections list
The complainants say 40% of the names on the original list were tampered with while ANC guidelines only make provision for 10% of the contents to be altered.
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Police probing attack on ANC members campaigning in KwaDukuza
Police Minister Bheki Cele was in the area when the incident took place on Sunday, but his office said that neither he nor his security detail came under attack.
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New party Alliance for Transformation for All focuses on transport system
The party launched its 2019 election manifesto in Khayelitsha on Saturday.
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Pair injured in ANC, IFP clashes in KZN while Bheki Cele campaigns
Police Minister Bheki Cele, who is an ANC NEC member, was in the vicinity but was not involved in the altercation.
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ANC to campaign in churches, social spaces ahead of May elections
ANC leaders have been going to church on Sundays with the hope of converting congregants to cast their votes for the governing party in the 8 May general elections.
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DA NW Premier candidate McGluwa: Party to review all provincial govt contracts
He has also accused the African National Congress of stealing money in the province, where 10 departments are under administration, including the Office of the Premier.
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DA chief whip Steenhuisen labels FF Plus a party of the past
Steenhuisen was one of the speakers at the party’s manifesto launch in the province. He switched to Afrikaans to attack the Freedom Front Plus as he addressed a rally in the competitor’s heartland.
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Ramaphosa concedes not all in his ranks are without blemish
President Cyril Ramaphosa says party members have humbled themselves and placed their fate in the hands of voters.
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Despite anger, supporter says he’ll still vote ANC as Ramaphosa visits Delft
The ANC rolled out the big guns as they electioneered in the DA stronghold of Delft, looking to use President Ramaphosa’s charisma to change voters’ minds.
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IFP's Buthelezi wants debate on death penalty as means to deter violent crime
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi says this didn’t necessarily mean the IFP is in favour of capital punishment.
