‘Arrogance’ or expedience at play in Johannesburg local government coup?
As with the recent removal of Joburg’s DA speaker and mayor, the case against Athol Trollip was that he was arrogant.
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‘The ANC breaks everything it touches’ – Nqaba Bhanga
The DA’s leader in the Eastern Cape, Nqaba Bhanga, believes the unfolding coalition drama in Johannesburg is perhaps a cautionary tale for managing coalitions in Nelson Mandela Bay where his party’s Retief Odendaal has just assumed the mayoral position.
‘The opportunity for votes lies with the disenfranchised’ – Chris Pappas Q&A
uMngeni mayor Chris Pappas answers questions regarding his hope of ending the disenchantment of the youth and the voters in general.
‘The power is in the voters’ hands’: Athol Trollip Q&A
Athol Trollip discusses his belief that coalitions are South Africa’s future and how voters have the power to bring about change.
The old must die. The new must be born – Athol Trollip
ActionSA’s Athol Trollip details his extensive political background from his early days in a new and infant democracy post 1994.
Time for South Africa to shine again
After spending a few days in the Drakensberg at the fourth BizNews conference, Sean Peche gives his impressions of progress in South Africa.
From DA Lifer to an ActionSA leader – the unretiring of ‘conviction politician’ Athol Trollip
Eastern Cape farm boy Athol Trollip was coaxed out of retirement by ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba and joined the new party in February.
🔒 Premium: Your chance to meet Athol Trollip – ex DA chair who is now with Mashaba
The good news is that Athol Trollip has agreed to take Helen Zille’s spot as the Fireside Chat guest on the Wednesday evening at BNC#4.
Daily Insider: Visiting SA’s Day Zero city – looking past apparently looming disaster
Alec Hogg is fulfilling a long-time commitment to visit the Eastern Cape, arriving last night in Gqeberha, which holds mixed memories.
Herman Mashaba welcomes another DA heavyweight as ActionSA gets ready for 2024
ActionSA founder and leader Herman Mashaba explains why the attraction of former DA heavyweight Athol Trollip is such a coup for his party.