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Are these MPs way past their sell-by dates or does their experience count?: Some believe certain South African political stalwarts have overstayed their welcome ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-political-stalwarts-must-bow-say-weary-south-africans/
Quick Glance: Political Veterans Urged to Step Aside, Say Exhausted South Africans
- A variety of experienced political figures who have long been in leadership positions are in the spotlight of public representatives heading to Parliament.
- Submission of the candidate lists to the IEC had to be completed by 8 March to participate in the general elections in South Africa on 29 May 2024.
- Political stalwarts like Jacob Zuma, Corné Mulder, Bantu Holomisa, Kenneth Meshoe, and Patricia de Lille top the lists and shape the election campaign.
- Residents of the Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto live in precarious conditions and express their disappointment in politicians who fail to improve their living conditions. Some believe these politicians are staying in power for too long.
UDM manifesto — end the coalition free-for-all and ban forced marriages: The UDM manifesto also singles out traditional leaders as deserving of special treatment ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-udm-manifesto-end-coalition-free-for-all-ban-forced-marriages/
This is how Speakers have been embroiled in scandals: Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has challenged her arrest in court.
iol.co.za/news/politics/this-is-how-speakers-have-been-embroiled-in-scandals-4f8e6228-2afa-432f-a7f8-12854627b812
ANC has no political will to act on Zondo report, says Holomisa at UDM manifesto launch
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-03-anc-has-no-political-will-to-act-on-zondo-report-says-holomisa-at-udm-manifesto-launch/
Quick Glance: UDM Calls for Action Against Corruption and Power Failures
- UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said loyalty within the governing ANC was rewarded with protection from investigation and prosecution for those involved in corruption.
- Holomisa promised to end political leaders' interference with the work of accounting officers and to depoliticize the civil service and law enforcement agencies.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa reported on measures to recover stolen funds from the State Capture era and combat money laundering and fraud.
- Holomisa criticized the ANC for the lack of electricity supply and proposed solutions to end power failures.
‘Minister has something to hide’: Holomisa on Gordhan’s ‘dramatic’ meeting with MPs on SAA deal
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-29-minister-has-something-to-hide-holomisa-on-gordhans-dramatic-meeting-with-mps-on-saa-deal/
UDM manifesto: Partial privatisation for Eskom, merit-based public posts: Leader Bantu Holomisa launched the party manifesto on Saturday, also promising zero ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-02-udm-manifesto-partial-privatisation-for-eskom-merit-based-public-posts/
‘I joined UDM because it is on right side of history,’ says Mthunzi Mdwaba as he dumps ANC
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Fact-Check — Did a top State Security official accuse SA judges of corruption?: This is one of those stories that has drawn in a bunch of people who should ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-18-fact-check-did-a-top-state-security-official-accuse-sa-judges-of-corruption/
Holomisa wants intelligence committee to probe report on allegations of corruption in judiciary
iol.co.za/news/politics/holomisa-wants-intelligence-committee-to-probe-report-on-allegations-of-corruption-in-judiciary-9adf6312-1201-408c-bd80-2283bb84fcd3
State Security Agency distances itself from ‘report’ on allegations of corruption in judiciary
iol.co.za/news/politics/state-security-agency-distances-itself-from-report-on-allegations-of-corruption-in-judiciary-e1e8ffd8-d92f-470c-827f-4a40c08ac22f
ANC stumbles to victory in Eastern Cape despite UDM’s best poll showing of 2023: The ANC retained its seat in Ward 23 in Mhlontlo, Eastern Cape after fending off ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-16-eastern-capeby-election-anc-stumbles-to-win-despite-udm-fight/
ANC swats EFF, UDM and other opposition aside to retain two wards in Mbhashe, Eastern Cape
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-14-by-elections-anc-retains-two-wards-with-ease-in-mbhashe-e-cape/
After the Bell: A letter to the editor on high, Jim Jones: Having served very briefly as editor of Business Day, I can say it’s just brutal being the editor ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-10-after-the-bell-a-letter-to-the-editor-on-high-jim-jones/
UDM threatens legal action over access to Reserve Bank’s Phala Phala report: UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has threatened legal action against the South African ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-08-23-udm-threatens-legal-action-over-access-to-reserve-banks-phala-phala-report/
Quick Glance: Ramaphosa cleared by Reserve Bank in Phala Phala matter
- President found not to have violated any exchange control regulations after thorough investigation
Holomisa calls for Nzimande to resign over years of crises at NSFAS: UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has called for higher education minister Blade Nzimande's ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-08-17-holomisa-calls-for-nzimande-to-resign-over-years-of-crises-at-nsfas/
Smaller parties reject 1% elections threshold proposed by the ANC, DA: Smaller parties said the proposal by the ANC and DA to have a threshold of 1% to get a ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/smaller-parties-reject-1-elections-threshold-proposed-by-the-anc-da-3ca9a093-df3a-47c9-bf01-d9f138ecd01a
The elected and the self-elected: The former boss of the erstwhile homeland of Transkei, had political leaders in stitches when he acknowledged the presence of ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/hogarth/2023-08-06-the-elected-and-the-self-elected/
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2 Free Press journalists to discuss coverage on doctors helping Ukrainian children
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OPINIONISTA: In defence of Shamila Batohi — her chalice was poisoned from the start
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-05-14-in-defence-of-shamila-batohi-her-chalice-was-poisoned-from-the-start/
Vehicle cybersecurity gets boost from Defense Department: The University of Detroit Mercy is leading a consortium of academic institutions focused on boosting ...
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Paid articlePaid 'John is so desperate': Holomisa rejects DA's 'moonshot pact'
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-04-18-john-is-so-desperate-holomisa-rejects-das-moonshot-pact/
Mixed reaction to DA’s ‘pre-election Moonshot Pact’: The UDM advised the DA that it was not too late for it to reconsider its big brother mentality while the ...
iol.co.za/capetimes/news/mixed-reaction-to-das-pre-election-moonshot-pact-533b4a52-d90b-4fef-9c05-abd529ed8b47
If a leader is wrong, they protect them at all costs: Holomisa backs Mbeki's criticism of ANC
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-03-31-if-a-leader-is-wrong-they-protect-them-at-all-costs-holomisa-backs-mbekis-criticism-of-anc/
ROAD TO 2024: DA’s moonshot woes – ditch the ‘big brother mentality’ before we buy into plan, say parties
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-04-06-da-moonshot-ditch-big-brother-mentality-before-we-buy-in-parties/
Ramaphosa is wrong on the law, load-shedding litigants say: Only the government — not Eskom or municipalities — can address load-shedding by building more ...
mg.co.za/news/2023-03-03-ramaphosa-is-wrong-on-the-law-load-shedding-litigants-say/
Ramaphosa’s load-shedding affidavit is ‘misguided in law’ — Holomisa: It was “a fundamental misunderstanding of the law” for President Cyril Ramaphosa to deny ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2023-03-03-ramaphosas-load-shedding-affidavit-is-misguided-in-law-holomisa/
Paid articlePaid Bantu Holomisa, Black Coffee Foundation pledge money for Eastern Cape rural schools
iol.co.za/education/bantu-holomisa-black-coffee-foundation-pledge-money-for-eastern-cape-rural-schools-62376ff5-e1d9-4fc6-8617-8a50b58ef015
NSFAS’ R2 million per month rental scandal: The student aid scheme moved out of a building where it was paying R603 000 per month so they can pay R2 million per ...
iol.co.za/sundayindependent/news/nsfas-r2-million-per-month-rental-scandal-4cb15aa5-1b10-42a2-88a1-b2ff7aa2cc11
Power cuts immunity could spark ‘monumental catastrophe’: De Ruyter rejects court bid by UDM and others as unfeasible and dangerous.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2023-02-26-power-cuts-immunity-could-spark-monumental-catastrophe/
Paid articlePaid SONA 2023: Ramaphosa could have simply sent South Africa a WhatsApp voice note, says UDM Youth
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sona-2023-ramaphosa-could-have-simply-sent-south-africa-a-whatsapp-voice-note-says-udm-youth-2173c362-d054-46d1-8b4e-6c12535b1051
Ramaphosa announces task team to look at pension issues for former TBVC states’ workers who feel cheated
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/ramaphosa-announces-task-team-to-look-at-pension-issues-for-former-tbvc-states-workers-who-feel-cheated-2cb8fb1c-663d-4174-b9a7-d5af222fb7de
Carl Niehaus seeks support from Jacob Zuma, Ace Magashule, Lindiwe Sisulu for new movement
iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/carl-niehaus-seeks-support-from-jacob-zuma-ace-magashule-lindiwe-sisulu-for-new-movement-24c78b67-0cc6-406c-a644-c8bb247ed9da
Antoine Davis's bid for NCAA career scoring record scorned by Youngstown State in 71-66 UDM loss
freep.com/story/sports/college/2023/03/02/antoine-davis-bid-for-ncaa-career-scoring-mark-scorned-in-hl-tourney/69965241007/
Maimane, Holomisa warn of industries that can profit from Eskom’s dysfunction: Build One South Africa founder Mmusi Maimane said there would be opportunities for ...
iol.co.za/mercury/news/maimane-holomisa-warn-of-industries-that-can-profit-from-eskoms-dysfunction-8214bff2-3434-459a-b0e2-55e377418abf
THE PEOPLE VS ESKOM (PART TWO) : ‘Mortality rates go up with every power cut’ — doctors join legal battle against Eskom and government
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-01-25-mortality-rates-go-up-with-every-power-cut-doctors-join-legal-battle-against-eskom-and-government/
Load shedding: Pravin Gordhan, André De Ruyter face more legal action: Lawyer Eric Mabuza says there is no one set of mechanisms to hold the government to ...
iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/load-shedding-pravin-gordhan-andre-de-ruyter-face-more-legal-action-885cbdac-fd94-41fe-942f-ff531b9713ff
Blackouts a matter of life and death as opposition tries to shield the vulnerable
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2023-01-24-blackouts-a-matter-of-life-and-death-as-opposition-tries-to-shield-the-vulnerable/
Paid articlePaid ‘Let’s slaughter one Ankole for a braai’ — Holomisa and Malema join in well wishes for Shivambu’s birthday
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-01-03-lets-slaughter-one-ankole-for-a-braai-holomisa-and-malema-join-in-well-wishes-for-shivambus-birthday/
No joy for opposition leaders in their power crisis meeting with CR: Several leaders could not participate in the virtual meeting due to load-shedding.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-01-16-no-joy-for-opposition-leaders-in-their-power-crisis-meeting-with-cr/
ATM and UDM put pressure on Speaker, demand secret ballot for Phala Phala matter: Parliament will sit next Tuesday and debate the matter after the panel report ...
iol.co.za/mercury/news/atm-and-udm-put-pressure-on-speaker-demand-secret-ballot-for-phala-phala-matter-b6212e80-df9c-49cc-a2e3-8f7eb3e7f789
Six cleared in race to succeed CS Aden Duale in Garissa : IEBC warns candidates against engaging in or funding hooliganism.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/garissa/six-cleared-in-race-to-succeed-cs-aden-duale-in-garissa--4049724
Cat with nine political lives - Mabuza is right man for the job if Ramaphosa resigns, says Bantu Holomisa
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cat-with-nine-political-lives-mabuza-is-right-man-for-the-job-if-ramaphosa-resigns-says-bantu-holomisa-d8620b4b-9b9e-48ea-b637-7dc857f031a9
Quick Glance: PHALA PHALA OP-ED: Why President Cyril Ramaphosa should not quit despite a defective report and hazardous precedents
- The regulations state that "SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE of a serious violation of the law or serious misconduct" is required (as opposed to the process in the case of the Public Protector's impeachment, where the rules clearly state "prima facie").
- In my opinion, "sufficient evidence" is a more stringent standard than "prima facie evidence."
- The panel effectively states in paragraph 71 of the report that it lacks the authority to assess the truth of the evidence or, as a result, make any definitive judgments against the President, because that is the job of the complete impeachment process in Parliament.
OPINIONISTA: We must begin the journey of ensuring SA will rise, rather than fall into the dustbin of history
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2022-11-27-we-must-begin-the-journey-of-ensuring-sa-will-rise-rather-than-fall-into-the-dustbin-of-history/
'Distortion and cover up': Chase the Phala Phala money, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa tells inquiry
news24.com/news24/politics/parliament/distortion-and-cover-up-chase-the-phala-phala-money-udm-leader-bantu-holomisa-tells-inquiry-20221025
Paid articlePaid Worthwhile taxpayer burden? These are the provincial legislature costs: The question of scrapping what Bantu Holomisa calls ‘glorified homelands’ resurfaces ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2022-10-27-worthwhile-taxpayer-burden-these-are-the-provincial-legislature-costs/
Paid articlePaid OCTOBER BY-ELECTION: ANC’s Mthatha momentum continues as it retains the crown in King Sabata Dalindyebo
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-10-27-anc-on-an-mthatha-roll-remains-king-in-king-sabata-dalindyebo/
MPs back Bawa’s refusal to recuse herself: In his letter, Holomisa said it had come to his party’s attention that Bawa was implicated in legal proceedings that ...
iol.co.za/capetimes/news/mps-back-bawas-refusal-to-recuse-herself-7f8f56d6-e923-4cbd-8b16-6fcc0c6a6786
Opposition formed in Mandera to keep UDM on course: The Mandera People’s Assembly brings together politicians who contested ward rep seats but lost.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mandera/opposition-formed-in-mandera-to-keep-udm-on-course-3992876
B-BBEE probe into Table View businessman revived as UDM steps in: After pressure from the United Democratic Movement (UDM), the BEE commission is revisiting an ...
iol.co.za/capeargus/news/b-bbee-probe-into-table-view-businessman-revived-as-udm-steps-in-484d91e5-c94a-4e2d-97c5-300dbc2467b5
Holomisa, UDM lose ConCourt case: The apex court found that the interim order against the politician was correctly awarded.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2022-09-25-holomisa-udm-lose-concourt-case/
Paid articlePaid PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE: SAA claims don’t fly — Holomisa, UDM lose bid to appeal against gagging order
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-09-25-saa-claims-dont-fly-holomisa-udm-lose-bid-to-appeal-against-gagging-order/
Apex court rules in favour of Lebashe in Holomisa defamation case: The Constitutional Court on Thursday held that an interim order granted to Lebashe Investment ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2022-09-22-apex-court-rules-in-favour-of-lebashe-in-holomisa-defamation-case/
Senator Roba-backed candidate wins Mandera Speaker's race unopposed: Mr Maalim, who defended his seat under UDM, received 9,451 votes against winner Hussein ...
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mandera/senator-roba-backed-candidate-wins-mandera-speaker-s-race-unopposed-3958314
SA opposition parties to decide fate of President Cyril Ramaphosa: The political parties have been discussing a range of issues about the performance of the ...
iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/sa-opposition-parties-to-decide-fate-of-president-cyril-ramaphosa-ff987547-b0f2-4124-9829-8cb33599a018
Mkhwebane's impeachment not the place for 'unsubstantiated allegations' about CR17 campaign - Presidency
news24.com/news24/southafrica/politics/mkhwebanes-impeachment-not-the-place-for-unsubstantiated-allegations-about-cr17-campaign-presidency-20220713
Come let’s talk: Holomisa calls for urgent meeting with Speaker over Farmgate scandal
iol.co.za/capetimes/news/come-lets-talk-holomisa-calls-for-urgent-meeting-with-speaker-over-farmgate-scandal-9e9f57bf-5c00-46c0-bb6a-96ce734f6c72
University of Detroit Mercy leader reveals plans for Michigan's largest Catholic university
detroitnews.com/story/news/education/2022/08/17/new-university-of-detroit-mercy-president-begins-with-vision-we-need-to-grow/10165981002/
Nelson Mandela Bay coalition formed by 7 opposition parties gets ready to 'form a new government’
iol.co.za/capetimes/news/nelson-mandela-bay-coalition-formed-by-7-opposition-parties-gets-ready-to-form-a-new-government-0bdf2c1f-2740-4bbf-8896-60b449f96d30
Mpati probe into Abramjee SMS a ‘disappointment’: Holomisa: UDM leader supports suspended public protector in her legal battles
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2022-07-05-mpati-probe-into-abramjee-sms-a-disappointment-holomisa/
Holomisa says Zondo 'hit the right spot' with the release of final state capture report
timeslive.co.za/politics/2022-06-24-holomisa-says-zondo-hit-the-right-spot-with-the-release-of-final-state-capture-report/
'Heads must roll': UDM calls for MPs to urgently debate Eskom crisis: The UDM wants National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to convene an ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2022-06-29-heads-must-roll-udm-calls-for-mps-to-urgently-debate-eskom-crisis/
Farm robbery: Speaker rejects UDM, ATM calls for action to be taken against Ramaphosa
news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/farm-robbery-speaker-rejects-udm-atm-calls-for-action-to-be-taken-against-ramaphosa-20220613
Cyril Ramaphosa’s R1.2m per RDP house matter ‘a diversion from his farm scandal’: UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has urged South Africans not to buy into the ...
iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/cyril-ramaphosas-r12m-per-rdp-house-matter-a-diversion-from-his-farm-scandal-80e0dc39-15fb-4962-aa6c-50e762bf4065
POLITRIX: Ramaphosa on the ropes – As President remains calm over Farmgate, RET faction plots his demise
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-06-11-ramaphosa-on-the-ropes-as-president-remains-calm-over-farmgate-ret-faction-plots-his-demise/
Holomisa calls on parliament to probe Fraser's allegations while Ramaphosa 'goes on sabbatical'
timeslive.co.za/politics/2022-06-06-holomisa-calls-on-parliament-to-probe-frasers-allegations-while-ramaphosa-goes-on-sabbatical/
Stolen millions of dollars puts Ramaphosa under pressure: Now Parliament urged to probe theft at his Limpopo farm
iol.co.za/mercury/news/stolen-millions-of-dollars-puts-ramaphosa-under-pressure-now-parliament-urged-to-probe-theft-at-his-limpopo-farm-d0604cf2-9ec5-4822-9f66-047d1f830857
UDM: Mandera is loyal to Raila's Azimio coalition: In Mandera, UDM has Mr Mohamed Adan Khalif for gubernatorial race deputised by Mr Ali Mohamud.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mandera/udm-mandera-is-loyal-to-raila-s-azimio-coalition-3831242
Glen Mashinini’s IEC nomination receives required majority: A total of 219 votes from the ANC, IFP, UDM, GOOD, NFP and PAC voted in favour for Mashinini’s ...
iol.co.za/capetimes/news/glen-mashininis-iec-nomination-receives-required-majority-907d25c0-2680-4a97-ad3b-5f30a99142af
Bantu Holomisa blasts Black Business Council for ‘silence’ on controversial SAA, Takatso deal
iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/bantu-holomisa-blasts-black-business-council-for-silence-on-controversial-saa-takatso-deal-fbf020ae-a305-4945-93dd-5f71f0940b7e
Voters unhappy as Mandera governor aspirants campaign in Nairobi: Ali Gabow, a resident, could not remember the last time he set his eyes on those seeking the ...
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mandera/mandera-voters-unhappy-as-aspirants-campaign-in-nairobi-3836026
Siaya governor race: David Ohito pledges major changes in first 100 days: Mr Ohito also stressed the need to nurture talents in Siaya County.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/siaya/siaya-governor-race-david-ohito-pledges-major-changes-in-first-100-days-3824572
Three to be vetted for Gumbo running mate's position: The UDM Party moved to fill the gap, after the former police spokesperson withdrew his candidacy.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/siaya/three-to-be-vetted-for-gumbo-running-mate-s-position-3820224
Charles Owino withdraws from Siaya governor race: According to his UDM party, Mr Owino will be taking up a new role within the national police service.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/siaya/charles-owino-withdraws-from-siaya-governor-race-3819790
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