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- Johannesburg Infrastructure Funding Crisis Deepens as French Development Bank Rejects New Financing Request
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
The Agence Française de Développement has declined additional funding for Johannesburg after the city failed to meet governance and reporting requirements for a R2.5 billion infras...
- DA Cabinet Ministers Dismiss Concerns of Job Instability Ahead of Federal Congress Leadership Vote
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
High-ranking Democratic Alliance members currently serving in the Government of National Unity (GNU) have expressed confidence in their job security as the party's elective federal...
- Helen Zille Delivers Final Address As Federal Council Chair, Urging DA Successors To Defend The Political Centre
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
During her final speech at the Democratic Alliance’s federal congress in Midrand, Helen Zille expressed confidence in a new generation of leaders while warning against the dangers...
- Gauteng Leader Solly Msimanga Signals Confidence Ahead Of Crucial Federal Chairperson Vote At DA National Congress
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
Solly Msimanga has declared his readiness to assume the role of federal chairperson as the Democratic Alliance holds its 2026 national congress in Midrand. Msimanga is challenging...
- Democratic Alliance Federal Congress Convenes to Elect Successor to John Steenhuisen Before 2029 Polls
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance has gathered over 2,000 delegates in Johannesburg for its largest federal congress to date. Candidates Geordin Hill-Lewis and Sibusiso Dyonase are competing...
- Democratic Alliance Federal Congress Convenes to Debate Governance Policies and Elect New Leadership
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance is holding its federal congress this weekend to deliberate on internal reforms, constitutional amendments, and policies aimed at improving service delivery...
- Ashor Sarupen Cites Six Year Apprenticeship as Key to Succeeding Helen Zille in DA Leadership Race
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen has declared his readiness to contest the position of Democratic Alliance federal council chairperson at the upcoming national congress. Sarup...
- Democratic Alliance Mayoral Candidate Helen Zille Identifies ActionSA and Patriotic Alliance as Primary Electoral Threats in Johannesburg
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Helen Zille has officially labeled Herman Mashaba and Kenny Kunene as her chief rivals in the 2026 Johannesburg mayoral contest while expressing skepticism over the ANC’s internal...
- Helen Zille Sparks Social Media Firestorm After Filming Political Stunt Swimming in a Johannesburg Pothole
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has ignited a polarized debate following a viral video of her wading into a floo...
- Democratic Alliance Launches Legal Interdict Against R10 Billion Joburg Union Deal Citing Political Corruption
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance has filed an urgent court interdict to block a R10.3 billion agreement between the City of Johannesburg and the South African Municipal Workers Union. Mayor...
- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Warns of Economic Collapse as Johannesburg’s Wealth Shifts to Sandton Services Hub
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
A 153-page development plan released by the Gauteng provincial government reveals a "profound crisis of exclusion" as the region shifts from manufacturing to high-skilled financial...
- Helen Zille Unveils Johannesburg Mayoral Manifesto with 200,000 Job Pledge and Infrastructure Overhaul
Published: Mar 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Democratic Alliance mayoral candidate Helen Zille launched her election manifesto at Johannesburg City Hall on Saturday, promising to attract 200,000 new jobs to the city. Zille id...