What I see is that this move will weaken the opposition parties, who lack the numbers to challenge the parties in the GNU.
For the longest time, our country has been without an effective opposition because the opposition parties had no numbers to push or veto certain policies in parliament. On the other hand, the governing party passed policies using numbers to its advantage. Are we there again, in a different format?
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'Stellies have nothing to lose'
Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker believes his side have absolutely nothing to lose, as they bid to take down Mamelodi Sundowns and reach the MTN8 final.
EBEN: IN OR OUT?
Amiraculous recovery by the lock could see a change in the team to face the All Blacks.
Easy victories for Novak, Coco
Defending champion Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over qualifier Radu Albot on Monday as Coco Gauff launched her defence of the women's title with a convincing victory.
Young Boks show future is bright
The selections of Aphelele Fassi and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fullback and flyhalf respectively to face the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday indicate a bright future for the Springboks.
Veteran powerlifter pushing for more medal glory
Indonesia's most decorated para powerlifter Ni Nengah Widiasih (right) shouts as she bench presses a heavy weight at her training gym, pushing through a shoulder injury to prepare for her next challenge: winning a third Paralympic medal.
SA athletes ready to go
The South African squad have settled in Paris and are ready to go at the Paralympic Games, according to the team's chef de mission, Patience Shikwambana.
Mngqithi issues a stern warning
On the eve of their MTN8 Cup first leg semifinal clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Mamelodi Sun downs coach Manqoba Mngqithi has offered a friendly warning to Stellenbosch FC.
ADVTech eyes varsity status
Some of the group’s colleges offer degrees that are of the same level as those of public universities.
Bank fuel rewards trump garages
Tops is 30c per litre from BP Rewards, PnP Smart Shopper cards together.
Con artist sequestrated
Marketed the sale of fraudulent travel vouchers at big discounts.
