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Helen Zille’s short-sighted tweets about HIV and Aids fuel HIV stigma.

Now DA says Zille is not suspended

​The Democratic Alliance has now issued a statement saying Helen Zille has not yet been suspended

E-toll tariff boards ‘misleading’

E-toll tariff boards ‘misleading’, says DA

The Democratic Alliance’s Neil Campbell has accused Sanral of misleading the public by displaying only one tariff on its sign boards at toll gantries.

DA condemns arrest of journalists

The DA on Friday condemned the arrest of two <i>Sowetan</i> journalists and called for an investigation into possible corruption.

Eskom price-hike application ‘a complete farce’

The current Eskom application for a 35% electricity tariff increase is a farce, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Thursday.

Zuma’s wedding a ‘step back into the dark ages’

The leader of the Christian Democratic Party has described President Jacob Zuma’s wedding on Monday as a "giant step back into the dark ages".

Zille takes issue with ANC land transfer in W Cape

The former ANC-run Western Cape administration approved transfer of land to the national government the day before the April 22 elections.

New era dawns for MPs

Preparations began before dawn on Monday to welcome members of South Africa’s fourth Parliament for a session likely to be more robust than the last.

Parties step up electioneering as poll nears

Political parties have stepped up the rhetoric ahead of the elections, with Jacob Zuma saying a vote for a party other than the ANC was a wasted vote.

FF+ calls for probe into Komphela

The Freedom Front Plus wants ANC MP Butana Komphela investigated and prosecuted for corruption and blackmail, it said on Sunday.

Zuma lawyer says DA claims ‘ill-informed, ludicrous’

ANC president Jacob Zuma’s attorney Michael Hulley has dismissed as ”ill-informed and ludicrous” the DA’s move to lay a charge against him.

‘Name the time, place’: DA challenges Malema to debate

The Democratic Alliance Youth on Sunday challenged African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema to a public debate.

Hajaig sorry for hurt caused by remarks

Deputy Foreign Minister Fatima Hajaig on Tuesday apologised for any pain caused by alleged anti-Semitic remarks she made at a rally a few weeks ago.

SA political parties jockey for position

Political parties jockeyed for position this weekend with Azapo launching its manifesto and the ANC and DA setting out their plans for the country.

Opposition: Scorpions Bill marks dark day in SA history

The president’s decision to enact legislation disbanding the Scorpions marks a dark day in South Africa’s democracy, the opposition said on Friday.

SA cans controversial sport regulations

The Sport Ministry has confirmed that regulations that would have allowed the minister to interfere with national team selections have been withdrawn.

ANC Free State leader under fire over Jesus comments

Free State ANC leader Ace Magashule should be disciplined for his latest comments comparing Jesus and ANC leader Jacob Zuma, the FF+ said on Monday.