The Sunday Times is reporting that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is set to have a new all white leadership following several resignations including those of two prominent black members. The publication said supporters of new federal chair Helen Zille are planning a clean sweep as it grapples with a leaderless organisation. Last week was grim..
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Face of new DA leadership set to be all white with Steenhuisen taking position of Parliamentary leader
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Eskom problems not solved yet – Possibility of load shedding exists in the coming months
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The DA said in a statement on Thursday that it had reliably heard that Eskom had issued a warning to municipalities about the “strong possibility of load shedding in September and October” this year. Natasha Mazzone, DA’s shadow minister of public affairs, said in the statement that the opposition party has now written to Eskom..
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“Zuma still controls the ANC” – Natasha Mazzone blitzes Ramaphosa – Good luck coming back from Mazzone’s speech!
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It’s arguable that the best thing about Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA speech is the debate that followed it: He’s been blasted for using Thursday’s address to “fantasise”, while many South Africans face a harsh reality. However, politicians across the house have united to try and stir the president from his dreams – including Natasha Mazzone. The..
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Kusile under financial crossfire – R36 billion owed for alleged arrears for semi-completed power station with design flaws
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Kusile, as one of the two new Eskom mega power stations that is supposed to deliver to supply sustained electrical power for the country, is apparently caught up in financial crossfire. In addition to the enormous escalation of construction costs due to mismanagement and corruption, contractors at the semi-completed power station claims amid design defects..
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The DA’s Natasha Mazzone is highly suspicious of how much money is being spent on emergency diesel at Eskom, urging President Ramaphosa to “come clean”.
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The Shadow Public Enterprises Minister Natasha Mazzone has grilled Cyril Ramaphosa just hours before the polls open for the 2019 Elections. The DA MP – best known for her firebrand speeches in Parliament – wants the president to disclose more information on the deals to procure “emergency diesel supplies” for Eskom. It’s understood that the..
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China is holding the ‘switch’ in it’s hand, doing business with them is dangerous, with another Eskom crisis, China withheld the R7bn loan, they already own one Eskom plant, Load-shedding highly possible
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Well, this doesn’t look too clever. It’s reported that Eskom will be R7bn lighter this month, after its Chinese lenders raised their concerns. South Africa could be set for another round of drama from Eskom, as the ailing power utility has reportedly failed to receive R7 billion in loan payments initially set to come from..
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Natasha Mazzone (DA) fears Eskom could plunge SA into a “Chinese debt trap”, China is already taking countries for bad debts
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The revelations about Eskom are pouring in from the state capture inquiry. Natasha Mazzone believes their secret deals with China are “risky business”. We’ve experienced a shuddering last few days at the state capture inquiry. Former Eskom executives who were present when the rot of corruption set in have lifted the lid on some pretty..
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DA says:- Eskom is a ‘zombie’ state-owned entity
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Cape Town – The DA on Monday said its private member’s bill aimed at dismantling Eskom’s monopoly would be an interesting test to see whether the ANC was serious about viable solutions to bring South Africa out of its economic crisis.
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DA:- another motion of no confidence for De Lille after court loss
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) will seek to move for another motion of no confidence in Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille, after the Western Cape High Court ruled in her favour in her case against the party.
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Caucus in charge of Cape Town, not De Lille – DA
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Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille may be back in office but she’s not necessarily in charge of the city.
The high court in Cape Town reinstated De Lille’s mayorship on Tuesday. In its reaction to the ruling, the DA……….
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The DA terminates Patricia De Lille membership
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The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive has announced it has terminated Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille’s party membership.
The decision means that De Lille is no longer the mayor of Cape Town, according to the Municipal Structures Act, and deputy mayor Ian Neilson will now become acting mayor.
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