Julian Williams’ murder follows murky alloy deals
A deadly dispute between former partners follows accusations of the misappropriation of funds. Sam Sole and Lionel Faull report.
James Ngculu
From the classroom to the battlefield
James Ngculu’s story recognises the personal sacrifice made by the 1976 generation and the ability of the human spirit to adapt to hardship.
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Western Cape ANC denies obvious rift
One faction claims to have been left out, the other sees it as having defected.
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Call for unity in Western Cape ANC
Outgoing Western Cape African National Congress chairperson James Ngculu has called for unity in the party in the province.
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War over healthcare
Legislation aimed at stabilising medical schemes has run into heavy flak, reports Belinda Beresford.
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Confusion over Rasool’s ‘visit’ to Luthuli House
The African National Congress was not aware of any imminent visit to its Johannesburg headquarters by Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool, a spokesperson said on Monday. Rasool’s spokesperson Shado Twala also said she did know about the reported visit.
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Abortion amendment Bill passed by Assembly
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Bill for which it was specially called back from holiday. The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill was passed without debate, but with parties giving a three-minute explanation of their vote. The Bill passed by 266 votes to 52, with 12 abstentions.
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Assembly backs embattled Manto
The National Assembly on Thursday adopted a motion of full confidence in Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, thereby rejecting the original motion by the Democratic Alliance, which called for a special committee to probe her fitness to hold public office.
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Ramaphosa has ‘no interest’ to lead ANC
Businessman Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said he has no interest in joining the African National Congress presidential succession race — this after the Sunday Times reported that Ramaphosa had joined the race. ”I have no interest in standing for this position,” he said in a statement.
