Politics

Cope thanks members for their commitment

Over 50 members of the Congress of the People (Cope) sang and danced outside the Cope offices on Chapel Street on Saturday as their leaders thanked them for campaigning in the build-up to last year's general  elections.

Local political parties react to AG’s report

Local politicians have mixed reactions about the adverse opinion expressed by the Auditor General (AG) on the performance of Makana Municipality during the 2008/2009 financial year.

Would the real Nafcoc please stand up?

THE war for the leadership of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (Nafcoc) has seen  important battles waged in Grahamstown recently.

Infighting and power squabbles gained momentum on 26 November 2009 when the group, lead by the chamber’s president elect Lawrence Mavundla, held a  conference aimed at toppling the national leadership.

ANC Youth League leaders demand free education

The ANC Youth League should demonstrate its seriousness about education by delivering free education to the youth of the country, says ANCYL provincial leader, Mlibo Qoboshiyane.

Local leaders respond to 2010 budget speech

IN response to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Budget Speech, local opposition spokespeople shared their views on the issues addressed in the speech.

Infighting ahead of ANCYL elections

Infighting among ANC Youth League members caused a two hour delay which prevented the convenor
of the ANC Youth League in King William’s Town from traveling to Grahamstown.

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