Opposition parties on Friday walked out of Parliament’s committee on the Nkandla controversy after the ANC refused to agree to call President Jacob Zuma and to enforce the public protector’s findings against him. The walkout was led by opposition leader Mmusi Maimane after two and half hours of debate failed to break a deadlock on … Read more
“I hit him with a blow with a bush-knife on his face while he was lying on the ground. When you are fighting you are not a spectator. I was not a spectator.” – Mr X, testifying at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of miners in Marikana, quoted in Business Day. “We … Read more
From SAPA – A selection of quotes of Southern African interest “If they think they have enough evidence, then they should go ahead and prosecute me.” – DA MP and former NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, responding to a report that she could be prosecuted for crimes including corruption and racketeering. “This court recommends that a … Read more
From SAPA The DA’s election adverts will be aired by the SABC following a hearing by the Complaints and Compliance Committee, the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday. “The SABC’s revised position on this matter is a victory for freedom of expression and political activity, albeit a temporary one,” DA leader Helen Zille said in a … Read more
From the SA Press Association: Absa has stopped all political donations, the bank said on Monday:Â “Absa confirms that it will discontinue all political donations and that it made its final donations to political parties in December 2013.” “Absa had previously supported all political parties who had three seats or more in the National Assembly.” The … Read more
From SAPAConfusion reigned on Tuesday about an alleged international mystery donor being behind the DA and Agang SA merger talks. Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille told John Robbie on Talk Radio 702 that she would never be part of such a deal, but then said she knew who the donor was. “Well I was certainly … Read more
From SAPA The Democratic Alliance on Saturday announced its premier and Parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2014 elections.Party leader Helen Zille, was again nominated to be the premier of the Western Cape. Mmusi Maimane, who has been at the forefront for the party in Gauteng, was elected to head the province. Speaking at a media … Read more