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Can the ACDP stand on principle?
Robert Duigan
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May 20, 2024

Can the ACDP stand on principle?

As the DA falls in the polls, the ACDP stands a chance of entering govt. But can they extract concessions on a referendum or LGBT education policy?

20 Seats - the threshold for changing the DA's mind
Robert Duigan
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May 17, 2024

20 Seats - the threshold for changing the DA's mind

DA could drop to 20 of 42 seats in the Western Cape Parliament, and why that’s a good thing.

WESGRO arranges MoU for green hydrogen deal across Cape and Namibia
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May 16, 2024

WESGRO arranges MoU for green hydrogen deal across Cape and Namibia

The new initiative includes the Northern and Western Cape provinces, Namibia and the Netherlands in a joint operation to transport and manufacture hydrogen for fuel cells

JP Smith announces police intel sharing initiative with neighbourhood watches
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May 16, 2024

JP Smith announces police intel sharing initiative with neighbourhood watches

The new move will see SAPS, Metrocops, private security and neighbourhood watches share info, after learning from the experience of local initiatives during the Durban riots

Saldanha harbour to see to see R72m infrastructure renewal
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May 16, 2024

Saldanha harbour to see to see R72m infrastructure renewal

Fishing company Sea Harvest has undertaken a large investment to enhance productivity and return Saldanha Harbour to full function

AfriForum prepares to take on the NHI
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May 15, 2024

AfriForum prepares to take on the NHI

The recently ratifies National Health Insurance Act has been opposed by much of the private sector and political opposition, but AfriForum is taking the lead

RP candidate might become the youngest member of Parliament
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May 15, 2024

RP candidate might become the youngest member of Parliament

Robert King, at only 20 years old, is currently the youngest party list leader in the country

Vandalism and abuse of water infrastructure costs City over R370m
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May 15, 2024

Vandalism and abuse of water infrastructure costs City over R370m

Sewer blockages, 82% of which is due to misuse, has cost the City R372 million to resolve, while an additional R12m has been lost to petty vandalism

Frantic inaction - why the DA has achieved so little
Robert Duigan
  •  
May 15, 2024

Frantic inaction - why the DA has achieved so little

The DA have had many opportunities to act in the interests of their own base, but they have passed up every single opportunity, in vain hope of swapping them out for the majority

Hill-Lewis's requests rebuffed by Eskom
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May 14, 2024

Hill-Lewis's requests rebuffed by Eskom

After several requests to let the City run its own power grid, the national utility has declared all discussions closed. The Mayor has now resorted to a Change.org petition

What is ZANU-PF doing in our election?
Robert Duigan
  •  
May 13, 2024

What is ZANU-PF doing in our election?

When the ANC declared that ZANU-PF would be observing and campaigning on the 29th of May, many were concerned. Michael Atkins narrows down the risk to a single specific vector

ActionSA's request for information on Knysna lease agreement rejected
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May 13, 2024

ActionSA's request for information on Knysna lease agreement rejected

As one of his last acts before being removed by court order, Knysna MM Sebola rejected the freedom of information request on technical grounds

ANC-appointed municipal manager in Knysna removed by court ruling
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May 13, 2024

ANC-appointed municipal manager in Knysna removed by court ruling

The High Court has annulled the appointment of Phineas Ombali Sebola as municipal manager of Knysna following applications by the DA in the Western Cape

New Cryptocurrency Initiative to Support Cape Independence
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May 10, 2024

New Cryptocurrency Initiative to Support Cape Independence

Cape of Good Hope Collective: Cryptocurrency based crowdfunding initiative launched to support the Cape Independence movement

Are the DA serious, or just hysterical?
Leo Barnes
  •  
May 8, 2024

Are the DA serious, or just hysterical?

The DA's recent flag-burning advert has made waves, but their lack of seriousness about solutions to the threat posed by the ANC makes it seem hollow

South Africa's SABC Chief faces state intel vetting ahead of election
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May 7, 2024

South Africa's SABC Chief faces state intel vetting ahead of election

Moshoeshoe Monare, the new editor in chief, will be subjected to lie detector tests and background checks to make sure his messaging is in line with official state views

Shell divests from South Africa as fuel autonomy evaporates
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May 7, 2024

Shell divests from South Africa as fuel autonomy evaporates

Shell will no longer be processing oil into fuel products in Durban, making SA increasingly dependent on imports. Shell will continue gas drilling exploration off the west coast

The significance of the Afrikanerverklaring
Robert Duigan
  •  
May 6, 2024

The significance of the Afrikanerverklaring

The recent statement from Afrikaner leaders has left some people perplexed, either because of prejudice, or because of impatience. But it is a vital step toward autonomy

The liberation of UCT is under way
Richard Wilkinson
  •  
April 29, 2024

The liberation of UCT is under way

All four candidates who ran on an anti-woke ticket achieved a clean sweep in the University of Cape Town’s alumni election for Council, amid a catastrophic financial situation

Vryheidsfront Plus manifesto calls for a referendum on independence in the Northern Cape
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April 29, 2024

Vryheidsfront Plus manifesto calls for a referendum on independence in the Northern Cape

The party has argued that the Cape does not simply end with the Western Cape, and that the arid neighbouring province is an integral part of the broader Cape national community

Sakeliga warns of coming prohibition against minority-owned property companies
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April 29, 2024

Sakeliga warns of coming prohibition against minority-owned property companies

The government has warned that black ownership will be a mandatory requirement for doing business in the real estate sector.

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