Lunga Simelane

Ma’Simelane|| Award-winning journalist | Political Reporter @DailyMaverick | Former politics journalist @AfricaDailyZA, @City_Press & @TheCitizen_News

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Frustrated ANC supporters tell Mashatile, back from illness, to ‘act right’ https://t.co/dj4umMSjA3

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Lunga Simelane: "Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC Loyiso Masuku noted in the meeting that entities such as City Power, the Johannesburg Development Agency and Joburg Water were asked to identify projects over 90% complete for “ribbon-cutting” handovers before the elections."

Dada Morero recorded planning big pre-election spending — ‘We are 50 days away’ https://t.co/9YXuS3KydO

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Dada Morero recorded planning big pre-election spending – ‘We are 50 days away’ https://t.co/s35nggBeFu

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Zuma pledges no ‘trouble’ at polls but still insists MK was robbed in 2024 https://t.co/Zvcb9Rno6F

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The State versus Sibiya: ‘Nude photos of a child, rape after strip club drinks’ https://t.co/R9Oi03JwRW

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ANC election-list war heats up as Eastern Cape secretary threatens to sue Fikile Mbalula https://t.co/sBTyEIhUdn

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IEC set to prepare ballots as ANC faces exclusion in six municipalities https://t.co/KtjI9MATE9

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Terrible day to be an empath

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Zille draws coalition red lines as DA targets Joburg majority https://t.co/NoVhPvhVSR

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Little wonders: When big parties fail us, SA has smaller options — and it’s not a wasted vote https://t.co/lJeMWTu5ZP

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IEC says ANC had zero system activity in two councils during alleged final-hour ‘glitches’ https://t.co/OksbkOAOVO

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ANC candidate list blunder could cost the party in the Eastern Cape https://t.co/8oRrtESjJc

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‘Irreparable’ tensions push regional secretary out ANC post as Ekurhuleni mayoral race heats up https://t.co/CdtFSFy6t6

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Ramaphosa says ANC list glitches are ‘containable’ but party’s considering court action https://t.co/LD3KaAHd4c

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SAPS fires Feroz Khan as criminal case, Madlanga probe continue https://t.co/RWXh9pSXmp

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Fikile Mbalula says North West regional treasurer Sulieman Carrim will be referred to the party’s Integrity Commission as allegations against him continue to be examined by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

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Former DA leader John Steenhuisen has reportedly emerged as the party's preferred candidate for South Africa's ambassadorial post to the Netherlands, days after his Cabinet demotion. The Presidency ultimately decides on the appointment.

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The Democratic Alliance's Federal Legal Commission is considering a complaint involving former party leader John Steenhuisen. The matter remains under review, with the party expected to await the commission's findings before deciding on any next steps

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BREAKING: Former BOSA MPL Ayanda Allie has joined ActionSA, calling it her "last home" and taking charge of the party's Gauteng campaign ahead of the November local government elections. "This is a new season. It is a new day."

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EFF leader Julius Malema confirms reaching out via Mo Sayed after Feroz Khan was shot, but denies shielding the suspended crime intelligence general from parliamentary scrutiny.