Opposition parties win round one in #Zupta state capture probe
The applications to intervene on President Jacob Zuma’s application to interdict the release of the state capture report by opposition parties have been granted.
United Democratic Movement
Rustenburg council still in balance, but opposition has enough to eject ANC
It is still unclear who will be taking over the Rustenburg municipality, even after a pronouncement by EFF leader Julius Malema that the Forum for Service Delivery (F4SD) will govern with the red berets’ votes in the municipality.
PIC: No truth in claims paid ANC R40m. “Intended to tarnish integrity”.
Allegations that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) was funding the ANC were intended to tarnish its integrity, it said on Wednesday.
Trade unonists’ United Front gathers momentum as ANC considers future at under 50% of vote
The party that led the fight against apartheid has lost touch with its base of workers and the poor, said Twani, from the southern city of East London.
SA’s Opposition MPs promise to behave themselves after Ramaphosa intervenes
MPs facing suspension from Parliament were granted a reprieve on Tuesday as Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa tried to restore calm to the legislature.
IEC chairwoman, Pansy Tlakula resignation welcomed
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has welcomed IEC chairwoman Pansy Tlakula’s resignation but lamented the time it took for her to step down. “She has at last seen the light, but it is a pity that she was forced to do so at great cost to government and political parties,” Holomisa said in a statement. “There … Read more
Holomisa to ANC: Hands off Madonsela
From the SA Press Association: The United Democratic Movement on Thursday accused the ANC and its affiliates of waging an aggressive and concerted campaign to undermine trust in the public protector. “The UDM is outraged at the sustained attack on the public protector by the various offshoots of the ANC,” UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said … Read more
ABSA stops all political party funding
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