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 Roads will be closed in Tshwane tomorrow (9 Jun) Parts of Pretoria will be closed to traffic tomorrow to accommodate an anti-crime gathering at the Union Buildings. |
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 'Independent probe only solution to SABC impasse' (2 Jun) Bantu Holomisa, has called for an independent inquiry into what he terms the conflict between the SABC board and Group CEO Dali Mpofu |
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 In search of a moral compass (30 May) THE nation is gripped by uncertainty and confronted by ominous developments. The way forward for this country must be based on a unified effort by the entire nation. |
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 Partye gekwel ná grondwethof Hlophe aankla (29 Mei) Die leier van die UDM, mnr. Bantu Holomisa, het hom by De Lille aangesluit en gesê die ondersoek na Hlophe moet so gou moontlik afgehandel word. |
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Scorpions battle heading for constitutional court (29 May) “The judge dismissed the application based on the court’s jurisdiction and not on merit,” said UDM leader Bantu Holomisa. |
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 UDM: Take Scorpions case to Higher Court (28 May) The fight for the Scorpions was far from over, United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa said on Tuesday. |
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Mbeki criticised for going abroad (27 May) “Mr Mandela would have the following day been to townships and addressed the people and gone to the people and addressed the nation,” Holomisa told AFP |
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Mbeki off to Asia amid opposition outcry (27 May) Bantu Holomisa, president of the UDM contrasted Mbeki's response to the crisis to that of his predecessor, anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. |
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UDM calls for probe into xenophobic attacks (25 May) Bantu Holomisa has called for a commission of inquiry to investigate recent xenophobia attacks, as opposed to "leaving the investigation to a group of... |
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 UDM: Reveal 'third force' information (25 May) The government should appoint a commission of inquiry to probe the xenophobic attacks that have claimed at least 50 lives and left thousands of people homeless.. |
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''Mbeki didn't abdicate power' (21 May) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa was in court, listening to how counsel for his and four other opposition parties argued that Mbeki... |
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Call for Mbeki to meet 'collective leadership' (20 May) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa on Monday asked President Thabo Mbeki to meet South Africa's "collective leadership" to discuss three critical matters of concern |
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Opposition urges President Mbeki to address the nation (20 May) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said a week after the violence began, government had still not responded adequately. |
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A national disgrace (20 May) Mbeki had announced a committee to analyse the causes for this outbreak of barbarity - but this, said Holomisa, would do little good. |
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More cops called to help in Gauteng (20 May) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa called on President Mbeki to address the nation on the matter. He also called for the deployment of the army in Gauteng. |
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UDM slams SABC board for Mpofu suspension (19 May) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says the SABC's Group CEO Dali Mpofu's successful court application to have his suspension lifted is a clear indication... |
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 Opposition parties slam govt on xenophobic violence (19 May) Analysing the causes of the violence was a good idea for the medium to long-term, but for now “the priority is to stop the bullets... |
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DA, UDM slam govt on xenophobic violence (19 May) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said a week after the violence began, government had still not responded adequately. Now President Thabo Mbeki... |
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Opposition parties slam govt on xenophobic violence (15 May) Bantu Holomisa said a week after the violence began, government had still not responded adequately. |
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Opposition parties unite to keep Scorpions (15 May) The ACDP, DA, ID and UDM have filed a joint submission in the Pretoria High Court as a friend of the court in support of Hugh Glenister's... |
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| Holomisa slams Mbeki (15 May) President Thabo Mbeki and his cronies “don’t give a damn” about the running of this country, with his Cabinet showing a similar disinterest... |
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Travelgate: parties fume (15 May) UDM president Bantu Holomisa condemned the “cynical manner” in which the politicians were being let off the hook. |
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'Nail Travelgate MPs' (15 May) "This decision again sends a wrong signal; that MPs - especially high-ranking ANC members - are above prosecution," UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said in a statement. |
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UDM demands travelgate explanation (14 May) This decision again sends a wrong signal; that MPs -- especially high-ranking ANC members -- are above prosecution,” UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said in a statement. |
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 Travelgate: UDM disgusted (14 May) Holomisa said: The stealthy attempt to cancel their debt to Parliament makes a mockery of the concept of accountability... |
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Khampepe read mood of nation (8 May) THE long-overdue release of the Khampepe Commission report on Monday has blown away every flimsy excuse ever advanced for the disbandment of the Scorpions. |
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 Reaction to suspensions at the SABC (8 May) UDM president Bantu Holomisa said: “It’s a case of the chickens coming home to roost. |
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SABC boss follows Snuki out the door (8 May) Surely they have now learnt that it keeps backfiring... |
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 SABC rift over Zuma man (7 May) UDM President Bantu Holomisa said the infighting appears to be about replacing people perceived by one faction as being loyal to another faction in the ANC. |
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SABC 'purges' cause outcry (7 May) "This nonsense of appointing people solely on their credentials as ANC 'cadres' must end," he said. |
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'SABC run like a spaza shop' (7 May) Party president Bantu Holomisa said the SABC had been criticised for acting like state-controlled media instead of a independent public broadcaster. |
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| DA, UDM fight for Scorpions (7 May) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said: “There is a tendency by the ANC government to sit on explosive information and claim national security to justify this..." |
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Improve workers' lives - Zuma (2 May) President of United Democratic Movement, Bantu Holomisa, said South African economic policies had thus far proven themselves unable to adequately absorb external shocks to the economy... |
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Holomisa calls for Mbeki to assure leaders (22 Apr) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has called on President Thabo Mbeki to convene a meeting between himself and the collective leadership of South Africa to address the three “critical matters” |
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UDM calls for Mbeki meeting (21 Apr) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa on Monday asked President Thabo Mbeki to meet South Africa's "collective leadership". |
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Call for Mbeki to meet 'collective leadership' (21 Apr) In a letter to Mbeki, Holomisa said, firstly, that there was the question of South Africa's involvement in resolving the tribulations of Zimbabwe. |
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Calls for Mbeki to engage leaders on Zimbabwe (21 Apr) Holomisa is requesting that the president meet with the collective leadership of South African society to discuss two issues - South Africa's involvement in Zimbabwe crisis and the future of the Scorpions. |
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Scorpions' black marks explained (11 Apr) UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said he agreed that elements within the Scorpions had misbehaved, but argued against punishing the whole unit... |
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Opposition parties, ANC lock horns over Scorpions (10 Apr) The UDM leader, Bantu Holomisa, said the approach by President Thabo Mbeki to review and revamp the criminal justice system is better than the lynch-mob... |
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Scorpions may live past June (10 Apr) Holomisa said his party was opposed to attempts to undermine the effectiveness of the unit. |
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 Our electoral system needs reform to make it fair (5 Apr) At the core of the democratic impulse of every person are two related needs: choice and voice. |
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Civil service crippled by politics (4 Apr) UNDER the ANC the civil service has been politicised with such vigour and for so long that people... |
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Eskom workers held hostage after power cut (3 Apr) The United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa, says there is no justification for the 53% electricity tariff hike unless a proper investigation is carried out. |
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 ANC gets R53,5m of R79m to parties (2 Apr) The amount of taxpayers’ money granted to political parties soared to R79,085m in the 2006-07 financial year, with the African National Congress (ANC) getting the lion’s share... |
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'Eskom's tariff hike a ploy to blackmail Govt' (2 Apr) The UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has described Eskom's proposed electricity tariff increase as a ploy to blackmail government to get more money. |
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Holomisa vows written Joe Slovo plea to Mbeki (27 Mar) ...Bantu Holomisa has urged anxious Joe Slovo residents to take their grievances straight to the top structures of government if they want any action to be taken. |
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Another delay in release of Khampepe report (27 Mar)...Bantu Holomisa is threatening to approach the courts to force Mbeki to release the Commission's report it he fails to do so immediately... |
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Parties shoot down arms deal amnesty (26 Mar)...UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said a call for amnesty should be “rejected outright.” |
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Parties urge judicial probe into arms deal (16 Mar) ...the ANC would do better to call for a proper judicial inquiry, so that the matter could be laid to rest once and for all, than to probe the roles of its own members. |
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ANC wants parliament shut early (13 Mar) ...Bantu Holomisa expressed concern that the change might affect the legislative programme and that bills might be rushed through or not processed at all. |
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Police stun protesting UFS students (28 Feb) ...The UDM condemned the “barbaric act”... |
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Race video: UFS partly to blame? (27 Feb)...Party president Bantu Holomisa said such an attack on the dignity of fellow South Africans had no place in the country's democracy... |
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'Ostracise video creators' (27 Feb) ...UDM leader Bantu Holomisa condemned act as "barbaric"... |
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Chancellor House probe welcomed (25 Feb) The United Democratic Movement (UDM) on Sunday welcomed the newly elected African National Congress (ANC) leadership's decision to order a forensic audit... |
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Holomisa welcomes defected ANC members (24 Feb) United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa, has called on government to appoint a team of experts to drive its overhaul of the criminal justice system. |
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We are ready to fight for Scorpions (18 Feb) The United Democratic Movement was prepared to fight the disbanding of the Scorpions in court "at any moment"... |
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Scorpions debate could reach Constitutional Court (15 Feb) Meanwhile, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says the public has the right to know... |
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Operation Pothole gets underway in suburbs (15 Feb ) ...The project started last week, barely a month after United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa challenged Premier Nosimo Balindlela on the poor state of roads infrastructure in Mthatha... |
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Scorpions being disbanded to form better unit (13 Feb) United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa warned that Parliament would resist attempts by the ruling ANC to dismantle... |
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Scorpions: Parties lash out (12 Feb) Speaking before Nqakula, United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa said efforts to "blackmail" MPs... |
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Praise, optimism after State of the Nation (8 Feb) United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa welcomed the president's remark that the Khampepe judicial... |
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Hope for Scorpions? (8 Feb) Opposition parties have expressed optimism about the future of the Scorpions detective unit... |
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 Opposisie sê: ‘Ons het dit alles al gehoor (8 Feb) Mnr. Bantu Holomisa, UDM-leier, sê dat Mbeki na die Kampepe-kommissie se verslag verwys het, beteken Suid-Afrika hoef... |
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Holomisa: 'Hands off the Scorpions (4 Feb) The United Democratic Movement has instructed its lawyers to consult on legal steps preventing the Scorpions from being dissolved... |
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Four-pronged move to save Scorpions (2 Feb) As the government prepares to disband the Scorpions, four legal routes to stop the process... |
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One helluva groot bek (28 Jan) A popular accusation in political circles is that Bantu Holomisa is arrogant, a loose cannon. |
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Keep Scorpions as is - Holomisa (16 Jan) UDM feels that the timing for the suggested closure of this unit and its inclusion in the police is not good, |