South Africa's main opposition party shows signs of serious strain: Helen Zille's election as head of the Democratic Alliance's federal council has rattled many. EFE-EPA/Nic BothmaSouth Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, elected a new chairperson of its federal council this past weekend. Its choice – Helen Zille, former leader of the party, and … [Read more...] about South Africa’s main opposition party shows signs of serious strain | The Conversation
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South Africa’s main parties all have plans for education. What’s missing? | The Conversation
South Africa's main parties all have plans for education. What's missing?: Are South Africa's biggest political parties offering anything new to inject much-needed life into the ailing education system? flickr/ GovernmentZASince South Africa’s shift from apartheid to democracy in 1994 there have been many achievements in the education sector. These include establishing a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s main parties all have plans for education. What’s missing? | The Conversation
Kids’ Challenge sets tone for the main event
Kids’ Challenge sets tone for the main event: The girls set off for the SPAR Kids’ Challenge 2.5km race near Pollok Beach at Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth today. Photo: Full Stop Communications Glorious weather saw the SPAR Kids’ Challenge provide a rousing prelude to the main event when just under 600 runners enjoyed a run along the Summerstrand beachfront in Port … [Read more...] about Kids’ Challenge sets tone for the main event
Main solos to maiden title in East Rand Classic
Main solos to maiden title in East Rand Classic: Sanet Coetzee celebrates her maiden victory in the Takealot East Rand Classic road cycle race (formerly the Emperors Palace Classic) in Kempton Park in Johannesburg today. Photo: Henk Neuhoff Kent Main shrugged off a recent illness to solo to his maiden win in the Takealot East Rand Classic cycling road race in Kempton Park in … [Read more...] about Main solos to maiden title in East Rand Classic
Why South Africa’s main opposition isn’t gaining traction against the ANC | The Conversation
Why South Africa's main opposition isn't gaining traction against the ANC: Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane is struggling to grow the party further. EPA/Nic BothmaAfter more than two decades in power, South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) is in severe trouble. The euphoria around the appointment of the new president Cyril Ramaphosa is rapidly … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s main opposition isn’t gaining traction against the ANC | The Conversation
