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Alexandra Abrahams

Alexandra Abrahams is a South African politician serving in a role related to governance and public administration. She is associated with the Democratic Alliance, one of South Africa's major political parties. Her work appears to intersect with issues of law enforcement, public safety and economic governance, particularly in the context of addressing organised crime and construction sector disruption. Abrahams has been involved in parliamentary or ministerial discussions concerning the construction mafia, a term used to describe criminal syndicates that extort money from building projects and disrupt infrastructure development in provinces such as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Her engagement with these matters reflects the Democratic Alliance's focus on rule of law and economic stability. She operates within a political environment that includes collaboration with senior government figures and law enforcement agencies such as the South African Police Service. Abrahams's contributions to policy debates and oversight functions position her as part of the broader effort to tackle corruption and organised crime in South Africa's construction industry. Her role underscores the ongoing challenges faced by South African authorities in securing major infrastructure projects and protecting investors from criminal interference.

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DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis

ANC slams DA’s proposed GNU reshuffle as ‘populist, contradictory’ 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     18th June 2026 The ANC on Thursday launched a scathing attack on its coalition partner the DA, claiming its recent Cabinet reshuffle proposals expose “deep... 

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Daily Podcast – June 17, 2026

By: Thabi Shomolekae     17th June 2026 Making headlines: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister; Labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests; And, EU supports... 

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DA reshuffles GNU team: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     17th June 2026 DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa remove John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, in a... 

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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen

Changes to DA representation in the Government of National Unity

17th June 2026 Following a careful assessment of the DA’s team in the Government of National Unity, I have written to President Ramaphosa setting out several... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile

SA: Paul Mashatile: Address by Deputy President, at the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Forum, Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, Western Cape Province (27/03/2026)

27th March 2026 The conclusion of the Commission’s work marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s journey of a thousand miles with China. This is a journey... 

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George

Daily Podcast – November 13, 2025

By: Lumkile Nkomfe      13th November 2025 Making headlines: Ramaphosa names new environment, deputy trade ministers; Macpherson claims breakthrough against construction mafia as arrests,... 

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George

President Ramaphosa announces changes to the national executive

13th November 2025 In accordance with section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, I have appointed Mr. Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp,... 

DA leader John Steenhuisen

DA Leader Steenhuisen confirms changes to members of the National Executive to strengthen reform agenda

13th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance takes note of the speculation surrounding the departure of Dr Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa names new environment, deputy trade ministers 

By: Reuters     13th November 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has named new environment and deputy trade ministers, appointing people from his party's main coalition partner, the... 

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Daily Podcast – November 10, 2025

By: Lumkile Nkomfe      10th November 2025 For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Lumkile Nkomfe. Making headlines: Environment Minister Dion George set to lose his post; Eskom celebrates... 

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