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DA interim leader John Steenhuisen at the media briefing at Nkululeko House on 23 February 2020. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

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Steenhuisen, DA want to continue legacy of apartheid: independent analyst

By Tshidi Madia

DA leader John Steenhuisen is seen gleefully nodding and at times smirking during a panel debate as Gareth Cliff dismisses racism struggles as unimportant.

  • Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen at a rally in Johannesburg. Picture: Jacques Hoon.

    DAVID MAIMELA: The DA, populism and the return of its poster child

    The DA's recent problems with its Phoenix posters, the wreck on the Gareth Cliff show and Helen Zille's return shows that racist and populist conservative politics work for the party, writes David Maimela.

    286 days ago
  • FILE: DA leader John Steenhuisen. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    Steenhuisen: Racist incident on Gareth Cliff show had nothing to do with me

    During a discussion with DA leader John Steenhuisen and community activist Mudzuli Rakhivhane on 22 October, Gareth Cliff insinuated that racism was not as big a problem as poor service delivery.

    287 days ago
  • FILE: Gareth Cliff. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Putting the flame out: Nando's cuts ties with Cliff's show after racist incident

    Nando's posted a statement on Saturday following outrage from the public over an interview hosted by Gareth Cliff on his show.

    289 days ago
  • FILE: Media personality Gareth Cliff. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Departing Cliff 'proud' of his contribution to 'Idols SA'

    Gareth Cliff announced his departure from the show on Facebook on Monday.

    2092 days ago
  • FILE: Media personality Gareth Cliff. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Gareth Cliff: It’s the right time to leave Idols SA

    Cliff says he doesn’t believe in staying at a place for too long.

    2093 days ago
  • FILE: ANC members dance and sing down Buitenkant Street in Cape Town after holding an anti-racism march outside of the DA headquarters: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    ANC calls on SA to eradicate racism together

    The ANC will deliver a memorandum to mobilise South Africans to stand against all forms of discrimination.

    2363 days ago
  • THIS PHOTO IS NOT FOR GENERAL USE, ONLY AS A ONCE-OFF WITH AN OPINION PIECE!

    OPINION: (Dis)Respectable war, disposable hero

    Rams Mabote asks why we find it so easy as a nation to be hypocrites.

    2378 days ago
  • Media personality Gareth Cliff laughs during a press conference in Johannesburg on 30 January 2016 after the courts ruled that he be reinstated as a judge on tv show 'Idols'. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Gareth Cliff to make official return to Idols this week

    The radio personality & M-Net appear to have made up as they kick off the 12th season of Idols.

    2380 days ago
  • Media personality Gareth Cliff looks on during a press conference in Johannesburg on 30 January 2016 after the courts ruled that he be reinstated as a judge on tv show 'Idols'. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Gareth Cliff's lawyers won't pursue defamation lawsuit

    Cliff was fired from talent search show, Idols, for a tweet on free speech that caused public outrage.

    2381 days ago
  • Media personality Gareth Cliff held at his press conference in Johannesburg on 30 January 2016 after the courts ruled that he be reinstated as a judge on tv show 'Idols'. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Gareth Cliff clears the air after court ruling

    Media personality Gareth Cliff held a press briefing explaining the way forward after the High Court in Johannesburg ruled he should be reinstated as an 'Idols' judge.

    2382 days ago
  • Media personality Gareth Cliff laughs during a press conference in Johannesburg on 30 January 2016 after the courts ruled that he be reinstated as a judge on tv show 'Idols'. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Gareth Cliff: The show must go on

    The radio personality says he is looking forward to resuming his duties as an 'Idols' judge.

    2382 days ago
  • Gareth Cliff walking out the court room in Johannesburg. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    M-Net breaks its silence over Cliff saga, to uphold court ruling

    M-Net said it won’t appeal the judgment handed down by the high court in Johannesburg to reinstate Cliff.

    2382 days ago
  • Gareth Cliff has won is urgent application to have him reinstated as 'Idols' judge. Picture :Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    M-Net still at liberty to cancel Gareth Cliff's contract

    The broadcaster can cancel employment at any time, provided it pays out for the full season.

    2382 days ago
  • Gareth Cliff. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    ‘Everyone is equal before the law’

    Gareth Cliff, who isn’t sharing much about the judgment yet, says he will study the ruling closely.

    2383 days ago
  • Gareth Cliff walking out the court room in Johannesburg. Picture :Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    'Emails between Gareth Cliff and M-Net are binding'

    High Court Judge Caroline Nicholls has ordered M-Net to reinstate Gareth Cliff as an ‘Idols’ judge for this season, stating that the email conversations between him and the show’s producers were binding.

    2383 days ago
  • Gareth Cliff (left) has won an urgent application to have him reinstated as an 'Idols' judge. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    'Gareth Cliff's contract with M-Net must be upheld'

    Judge Carolyn Nicholls ruled that Gareth Cliff be temporarily reinstated as an 'Idols' judge.

    2383 days ago
  • Gareth Cliff and his legal team will now study the judgement before having a press briefing on 30 January, 2016. Picture: Dineo Bendile/EWN.

    Court: M-Net must reinstate Gareth Cliff as 'Idols' judge

    M-Net had parted ways with Gareth Cliff after he commented that people did not understand freedom of speech.

    2383 days ago
  • FILE: Media personality Gareth Cliff arrives at the High Court in Johannesburg for his court case against broadcaster M-Net on 26 January 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    It’s D-Day for Gareth Cliff

    Cliff will today learn whether he'll rejoin remaining Idols judges as they prepare for their 1st day back.

    2383 days ago
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