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Sort out the GNU, for stability's sake: What matters to most South Africans is not so much whether a strong faction of the ANC wants the DA or the EFF in the GNU ...
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ANC and DA's impeachment committee proposal slammed as 'political manoeuvring': The United African Transformation (UAT) has condemned the ANC and DA's proposal ...
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‘Mbalula is going to be ANC president’: Malema warns: Julius Malema says Fikile Mbalula has already established a clear lead in the ANC internal leadership race ...
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LISTEN | Fikile Mbalula warns of ANC ‘selling out’ if it loses alliance partners: ANC secretary-general meets Popcru executives amid tensions over GNU
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-10-07-listen-fikile-mbalula-warns-of-anc-selling-out-if-it-loses-alliance-partners/
DA MP Emma Powell 'spread negative perception about SA' during US trip: The recent deterioration in relations between the ANC and DA in the government of ...
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Paid articlePaywall‘Nuclear Option’: DA ready with no-confidence motion to oust Ramaphosa: Democratic Alliance Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille says the party has a motion ...
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Key FactsDA Plans No-Confidence Vote to Challenge Ramaphosa
Jul 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Democratic Alliance possesses a no-confidence motion against President Ramaphosa but remains cautious due to potential government collapse.
- The DA filed charges against Minister Nkabane for alleged misconduct in appointing SETA board members.
- Political analysts believe smaller parties like the EFF and MK Party could help the motion succeed.
- The DA intends to use the no-confidence motion as a last resort after attempting all other avenues.
We certainly have a motion of no confidence against the president up our sleeve, but we always say that our action must be commensurate with the infringement.— Helen Zille, Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance Federal Council, discussing the no-confidence motion against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
POLL | Can Ramaphosa cross another DA 'red line' with the motion of no confidence?
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-30-poll-can-ramaphosa-cross-another-da-red-line-with-the-motion-of-no-confidence/
Key FactsDA and ANC Clash Over No-Confidence Motion Threat
Jun 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The DA intends to introduce a no-confidence motion against President Ramaphosa over alleged inaction on ANC corruption.
- Following a 48-hour ultimatum, the DA withdrew from the national dialogue process immediately.
- The party plans to oppose budget votes for departments led by ANC ministers accused of corruption.
- ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula stated that proceeding with the motion would end the DA’s participation in the coalition government.
We're behind the president and we are not moved by any threats, including ultimatums. Government is not run by ultimatums.— Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary-General, commented on the DA's threat of a no confidence motion.
GNU will not collapse without DA - Mbalula: Opposition parties outside the GNU — including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) ...
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South Africa’s GNU turns one – a year of unity, friction and some green shoots: A year into South Africa’s government of national unity, the country has learnt ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-14-south-africas-gnu-turns-one-a-year-of-unity-friction-and-some-green-shoots/
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SA British High Commission apologises to Malema for visa application not being finalised
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Caucus revolt rocks ANC: chorus builds to oust DA from GNU: Angry MPs tell Fikile Mbalula it’s time to dump the DA from GNU and work with other smaller parties
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2025-05-04-caucus-revolt-rocks-anc-chorus-builds-to-oust-da-from-gnu/
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'No caucus can revolt against ANC,' says Mbalula: This follows reports over the weekend that the ANC’s parliamentary caucus has demanded that the Democratic ...
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Key FactsMbalula: ANC Remains United Despite Internal Tensions
May 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary general, dismissed claims of a revolt among party MPs.
- Tensions arose from policy differences between the ANC and DA, particularly concerning the Employment Equity Act.
- Mbalula emphasized that despite concerns, ANC members continue to adhere to party lines.
- Future meetings are scheduled to reset the coalition's terms of engagement.
There is no caucus that can revolt against the ANC, it will never happen.— Fikile Mbalula, Secretary General of the ANC, addressing claims of a revolt among party members.
EDITORIAL | GNU discussion is critical for stability: Avoiding the discussion because some disagree with the majority of NEC members is like burying one’s head ...
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ANC’s fallout with DA escalates as Ramaphosa pushes back on business pressure: Cracks deepen in the coalition government as the ANC lashes out at the DA over ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-04-06-ancs-fallout-with-da-escalates-as-ramaphosa-pushes-back-on-business-pressure/
Key FactsMbalula Critiques DA's Disrespectful Budget Opposition
Apr 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Fikile Mbalula, Secretary General of the ANC, criticized the DA for opposing the approval of the 2025 National Budget, labeling the party as arrogant and disrespectful.
- He expressed frustration over the DA's vote against the budget and stated that it is now the DA's responsibility to reconsider its position within the Government of National Unity.
- Mbalula emphasized that the DA must bear the consequences of its refusal to support the budget and cannot rely on the ANC's backing.
- Meanwhile, there is increasing pressure within the ANC for President Ramaphosa to take action against DA ministers to ensure the stability of the government.
The arrogance of the DA needs to be taken on. They are arrogant, and that’s all I can say. They are arrogant and have no respect.— Fikile Mbalula during the ANC’s smart membership card rollout in Diepsloot.
Mbalula threatens forensic probe in clampdown on leaks to journalists: ANC NEC to form permanent structure to probe leaks of confidential meetings ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-10-29-mbalula-threatens-forensic-probe-in-clampdown-on-leaks-to-journalists/
DA vs ANC: who will be the next deputy president?: The government of national unity power-sharing negotiations over cabinet positions this week have put a ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-06-24-da-vs-anc-who-will-be-the-next-deputy-president/
Key FactsDA demands key economic portfolios and vice presidency
Jun 23, 2024 · Reading time: ~10 sec.
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- The DA is pushing for President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint at least 10 of its members to key economic portfolios in the cabinet and nominate DA leader John Steenhuisen as the deputy president.
DA vs ANC: who will be the next deputy president?: The government of national unity power-sharing negotiations over cabinet positions this week have put a ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-06-24-da-vs-anc-who-will-be-the-next-deputy-president/
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