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Phumzile, Macozoma defect to Cope

Former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and prominent businessman Saki Macozoma have joined the Congress of the People.

Mlambo-Ngcuka eyes move to Cope

SA’s former deputy president, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, is preparing to leave the ANC and join Cope, it was reported on Sunday.

Who is running the country?

With the unexpected expulsion of former president Thabo Mbeki, the ANC was caught without a transitional plan in place.

The full in tray –

Kgalema Motlanthe will find himself with a heavily laden in tray bequeathed to him by former president Thabo Mbeki.

SA rocked by resignation of ministers

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is among 11 Cabinet ministers and three deputy ministers who have resigned.

Phumzile stands down as deputy president

Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has resigned, her spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.

Minister: More women being employed in government

More women are being employed in the government and their representation in the Cabinet has steadily increased, the deputy president said on Monday.

Mlambo-Ngcuka heads SA delegation at Aids conference

Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has left for Mexico City to attend the United Nations XVII International Aids Conference.

A view from Nigeria

Although the xenophobic attacks were condemned worldwide, it wasn’t the first time Africa has seen such violence.

SA ‘will turn the corner’ despite challenges

South Africa is fully capable of ”turning the corner” and consolidating the gains made since 1994 despite the many challenges it faces, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka…

Govt says power crisis threatens growth

South Africa’s power crisis poses a threat to economic growth and the government’s efforts to reduce unemployment and poverty, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said on…

Mbeki rejects ‘no compassion’ charge

President Thabo Mbeki has brushed off criticism that he failed to show compassion by not visiting areas affected by violent attacks against foreigners around the country, the…

Union takes army to court over Aids policies

A union representing South African soldiers is to take the country’s armed forces to court on Thursday over alleged discrimination against HIV-infected personnel, the union said…

ANC says wants senior Zuma ally in Cabinet

The African National Congress (ANC) has asked President Thabo Mbeki to appoint its deputy president to Parliament as a first step to getting him into the Cabinet, an ANC official…

Do we want a lame-duck govt?

When was the last time you heard from Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa, Free State Premier Beatrice Marshoff, Northern Cape’s Dipuo Peters or even KwaZulu-Natal’s S’bu Ndebele? I…

SA skills shortage massive, says Mlambo-Ngcuka

South Africa’s skills problem remains massive, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said on Wednesday. ”The scale of the problem has become bigger in the interim. There’s a…

ANC calls for urgent energy-crisis summit

A national energy summit must be convened with immediate effect to address the current electricity crisis, the African National Congress (ANC) said after a national working…

Phumzile gives assurances over SA’s stability

The change of African National Congress (ANC) leadership should not cause anxiety about stability in the country, as the government would continue to implement its policies,…

No decision yet on May 2 public holiday

The Presidency has denied reports that it intends to declare May 2 a public holiday, saying the issue has not yet been finalised. Two union federations have called on the…

World Cup bill rises past R30bn

The South African government will spend ”upwards” of R30-billion on the 2010 Soccer World Cup, according to a report released on Tuesday. Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka,…