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Reflection: At the Kingsmead Book Fair readers, writers, thinkers and
the curious gather around stories. Photo: Supplied

Kingsmead Book Fair returns with conversations SA needs right now

As the 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair returns to Johannesburg, the beloved literary gathering once again creates space for difficult conversations, thoughtful reflection and the…

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi. (@mmkubayi/X)

Mmamoloko Kubayi dismisses ANC suggestion that she run for Johannesburg mayor

Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her

The elections announced for 4 November will have a consequential impact on our body politic as municipal polls often project how national elections will turn out.
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Remember, Remember the 4th of November

As unpredictable as elections may be, the best outcome for voters in the 4 November local government elections would be an electoral system which incentivises and rewards…

Outgoing federal council chair Helen Zille. Photo:(@Our_DA/X)

Resist pull of race-based politics, warns Helen Zille

Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes

Already an also-ran: Sbusiso Dyanase, a Democratic Alliance caucus leader in Sedibeng, is challenging Geordin Hill-Lewis in the leadership race. Photo: DA

Hill-Lewis and the DA’s non-race

Hill-Lewis remains the overwhelming favourite to replace John Steenhuisen as DA federal leader but Dyanase’s candidacy has turned the race into a debate over internal democracy

In poll position: Geordin Hill-Lewis annoucing his candidacy to be the next Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance. Photo: DA

Anxiety in DA over loss of cabinet perks

A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

Malema: ‘Zuma is a kind old man’

The EFF leader also questioned why Johannesburg residents would vote for Helen Zille, saying she is ‘old’ and ‘does not have teeth’

Thorny issue: Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi and Joburg mayor Dada Morero.

ANC’s ‘own goals’ raise alarm

Senior ANC leaders warn that controversies over Nkabane, Morero and Lesufi could cost the party crucial support in Johannesburg

Outgoing federal council chair Helen Zille. Photo:(@Our_DA/X)

Zille pledges 200 000 new jobs in Johannesburg

Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille said the DA-run Cape Town gained 69 000 jobs in the past three months while Johannesburg shed 49 000 jobs

The DA launched a billboard poking fun at Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent gaffe about water shortages. Image: Democratic Alliance

Solly Msimanga: Jacob Zuma has handed the shower to Panyaza Lesufi

Launching a billboard that pokes fun at the Gauteng premier’s recent gaffe about water shortages, the DA said the ANC had lost touch with voters and would lose its majority in…

Democratic Alliance national spokesperson and MP Karabo Khakhau has joined the contest for a senior federal role ahead of the party’s April congress. (X)

Siviwe Gwarube and Karabo Khakhau officially enter DA federal contests

Democratic Alliance delegates are set to gather in Midrand, north of Johannesburg on 11 and 12 April to elect new leaders

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba. (File photo)

Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race

ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

Hands on: Dada Morero, third from left, and officials on a site visit to assess the water crisis plaguing Johannesburg residents.

Billions needed to sort water crisis

Joburg’s Dada Morero assured residents that the city would not implement water-shedding in the same way South Africans endured load-shedding

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba. Photo: Action SA

Herman Mashaba in bid to reclaim Joburg mayor’s office

ActionSA has confirmed that its leader is among five shortlisted candidates to lead the party’s 2026 Johannesburg mayoral campaign, with a final decision expected on 21 February

Deliberating: Solly Msimanga is mulling over whether to join the
leadership race before he makes a decision. Photo: X

Msimanga weighs bid for DA leadership

The Gauteng leader said provincial officials had approached him to pursue the national position

Outgoing federal council chair Helen Zille. Photo:(@Our_DA/X)

Zille dismisses claims of a rift between her and Steenhuisen

The Democratic Alliance federal chair says she has been communicating with the party leader on WhatsApp

Will he, will he not? Despite the rumours gaining traction around billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe being in the running to replace President
Cyril Ramphosa, his office has consistently denied any intention of him entering politics. Photo: Milken Institute

Thumbs up for Motsepe

“This is not about Patrice waking up one morning and wanting to be president,” the lobbyist said. “It is about stabilising the centre of power before the ANC implodes”

Bowing out: John Steenhuisen believes he is leaving behind a party in a
healthier condition than he found it in 2019.

Steenhuisen blows DA succession race wide open

Siviwe Gwarube and Geordin Hill-Lewis are among those touted to take over party leadership

Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

EXCLUSIVE: “I don’t get forced to do anything,” says Steenhuisen

The DA leader insists he is “going nowhere” despite his announcement that he will not be contesting for the party’s leadership role

Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

John Steenhuisen to withdraw from Democratic Alliance leadership race

Sources in the DA say the decision was partly influenced by Steenhuisen’s soured relationship with Helen Zille