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The DA says the ANC abuses court procedures to conceal records of its cadres’ deployment

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The DA accuses the ANC of abusing court procedures to conceal records of its cadres’ deployment. After the ANC denied the DA’s PIAAP request to turn over cadres deployment records since President Cyril Ramaphosa became the chairman of the deployment committee, the DA instituted court action. After the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the … Read more

Tembisa Hospital combats drug shortages for epilepsy and high blood pressure – Health MEC

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Gauteng Health MEC says the Tembisa hospital is running short of medicines. Some low-stock medications are used to treat high blood pressure, epilepsy, and to relieve heartburn and indigestion. She said that the reason for the shortage of medicines was that the suppliers had no stock. Gauteng MEC Health and Wellness Company, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed … Read more

R2m for 4-year sit-at-home: An investigation is underway after the MEC revealed that the technician had been paid while not working

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Gauteng MEC Collaborative Governance and Traditional Affairs Mzi Khumalo. The local municipality of Emvolini paid a senior technician for four years although he did not show up for work, he appeared in the Gauteng Legislature. Gauteng Cogta MEC Mzi Khumalo revealed this in response to a written question from the DA. A municipality spokesperson said … Read more

‘Let’s get back to work’: DA dismisses voter fraud allegations Good ahead of George’s by-election

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Brett Heron accused DA of voter re-registration. Jeffrey Abrahams / Gallo Images The Good Party accused the DA in George of rigging votes by re-registering voters. However, the DA has denied the allegations. The Election Commission says by-elections will continue unless the court orders otherwise. The DA says he campaigned “strongly” in the run-up to … Read more

Over 800 KZN schools still have asbestos roofs, putting pupils at risk

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KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC, Mbale Fraser. More than 800 schools in KwaZulu-Natal contain asbestos, according to a parliamentary response. Only 76 schools have seen asbestos removed since 2018. The Education Department says it is constrained by budget cuts. DA says pupils will get sick. The KwaZulu-Natal government is working slowly to eliminate a backlog of 832 … Read more

watch | Moonshot Agreement: “If the DA had called us, we’d have joined” – Malema

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EFF is willing to partner with opposition parties to unseat the ANC. Julius Malema says the DA does not want to invite the EFF to join its firing agreement. He says the EFF is open to working with the DA. The DA rejected EFF’s efforts to join the ceasefire agreement, which would unite opposition parties … Read more

Lobola not paid yet: IFP, DA form pact ‘to remove ANC from power’ in KZN

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The IFP and the KwaZulu-Natal DA have signed an agreement where the two parties train their sights towards the ouster of the ANC in 2024. The IFP and DA have finally announced the charter for the provision of services in KwaZulu-Natal. The agreement will focus on their relationship in the councils, with the 2024 general … Read more