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Helen Zille

The Democratic Alliance and their Struggle for the Black Vote

Political Analysis South Africa

“When I travel around South Africa, it truly shocks me to hear that many people think the DA would bring ...

UDM Supporters

UDM marches against poor service delivery in ANC-controlled OR Tambo Region: Analysis

Political Analysis

On 17 April 2013, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) handed over a memorandum of grievances to Eastern Cape premier Noxolo ...

Cassel Mathale

Opposition party tables motion of no confidence against Limpopo premier and forces ANC into a catch-22 situation

Political Analysis

On Sunday, 14 April, the Democratic Alliance announced that it will table a motion of no confidence against Limpopo province ...

Lekota (Cope) and Mazibuko (DA)

General Elections 2014: Lingering problems for the ANC, DA and Cope

Political Analysis

In 2014 South Africans will once again decide the political future of their country for the next five years. The ...

National Assembly of South Africa

New provisions for Motions of No Confidence

Political Analysis South Africa

On 1 February 2013, a parliamentary meeting was held to discuss the role of motions of no confidence in the ...

Tsvangirai and Mugabe

Zimbabwe’s new constitution is a political horse trade, but outlooks are hopeful

Political Analysis South Africa

On 6 February 2013, the draft for the new constitution of Zimbabwe finally reached the country’s parliament, which will engage ...

Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini

Cosatu needs self-actualisation

Political Analysis South Africa

The Congress of South African Trade Unions are sharpening their knives for the year 2013. Cosatu’s secretary general, Zwlinzima Vavi, ...

Madagascar's President Rajoelina looks on before addressing his supporters in the capital Antananarivo

Madagascar’s elections postponed once again, but signs of stabilization are positive

Political Analysis South Africa

Madagascar has once again postponed its presidential election on 5 February 2013. It was originally planned to take place on ...

Mario Oriani-Ambrosini

Oriani-Ambrosini’s National Credit Act Amendment Bill rejected by Department of Trade and Industry

Political Analysis South Africa

Last year, Inkatha Freedom Party member Mario Oriani-Ambrosini tabled the National Credit Act Amendment Bill. This is the first time ...

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