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President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Political parties split on Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

The president was applauded for his stance on Trump’s backlash against South Africa, saying racial redress, equality and diversity would not be abandoned

Social standing: Beneficiaries queue to collect grants in Alexandra. (File photo/MG)

Withdrawing SRD grant could save R36bn, but economists say it is here to stay

The grant budget is to be cut by R20 billion but it is unclear how the numbers will add up

Axed public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. File photo by Madelene Cronje

MPs dismiss Mkhwebane’s call to subpoena Ramaphosa

The president’s evidence is not necessary to determine whether she is guilty of misconduct, the section 194 committee concludes

Justice delayed: A poster outside the Central Methodist Church in Johannesburg calls on people to share their stories at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. (Photograph by Gallo Images/ Rodger Bosch)

A renewed commitment to TRC cases

The NPA and the Hawks are allocating people and resources to investigate apartheid-era crimes that have gone unpunished, but not everyone is altogether happy about it.

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

No mass DA exodus, for now

Despite growing disgruntlement and a string of high-profile resignations, often by black members, DA rank and file don’t appear to be jumping ship

Good Leader Patricia De Lille said she stands by her comments that her party will cooperate with government when it is performing well.

GOOD welcomes Minister De Lille

Good Leader Patricia De Lille said she stands by her comments that her party will cooperate with government when it is performing well.

Delays: The urban development department in Cape Town, formerly headed by Brett Heron, has pushed for social housing developments such as at the Salt River Market in the inner city. (David Harrison)

Herron’s all GOOD: Former CT councillor joins De Lille’s party

Herron resigned from the Democratic Alliance in November

Delays: The urban development department in Cape Town, formerly headed by Brett Heron, has pushed for social housing developments such as at the Salt River Market in the inner city. (David Harrison)

CT social housing brought to standstill

Departmental disagreements are halting the development of five prime sites in Cape Town

Herron — who is among De Lille’s closest allies — has been praised by Reclaim the City and Ndifuna Ukwazi housing activists for his commitment to build affordable housing.(Nardus Engelbrecht/Netwerk24/Gallo)

Brett Herron resigns from DA claiming party blocked affordable housing

Herron is the latest to exit the party as it faces an exodus of councillors in the City of Cape Town

Cracking cartels: The Competition Tribunal penalised construction firms for colluding on contracts to build 2010 Fifa World Cup stadiums such as the Cape Town Stadium.

New resistance to spatial transformation claims in City of Cape Town saga

​Divisions within the City of Cape Town are becoming even more apparent after spatial development policies received resistance.