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DA Leader Downbeat About Cutting ANC Support; Mkhize Under Fire as Evidence Mounts

SOUTH AFRICA

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  • DA party Leader Steehuisen backtracks on a statement after saying the DA would not be able to cut ANC support to less than 50% before the next set of local elections, saying he would eventually be ready to work with Ramaphosa, but not Deputy President Mabuza.
    • Steenhuisen changed his tone after seeing backlash within the party and concern over of a loss in voter support
  • SA regulator says it is at advanced of Pfizer vaccine review with 117k doses due to arrive before month-end. The remaining 5-7m doses should arrive in April-June according to HelathMin Mkhize –
  • Further investigation onto R82m communications contract awarded by HealthMin Mkhize reveal the director worked full time as a petrol attendant.
    • Department insiders are convinced that two associates close to Mkhize were running the show and have paid individuals to act as a front for the company which has no web address and offices in a residential area
  • Govt is seen to be fast-tracking a number of development projects with local engineering group WBHO noticing an uptick in availability fo new projects from SOES: Eskom, Sanral, Transnet, Prasa and Rand Water
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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