Parly committee demands end to NSFAS instability

Parliament’s Higher Education Portfolio Committee expressed concerns with the repeated placement of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme under administration, pleading with Higher Education... 

ANC confident ConCourt will uphold NHI Act as it calls out opposition

The African National Congress believes the Constitutional Court will uphold the constitutionality of the National Health Insurance and affirm the State’s move to roll out universal healthcare. The... 

Home Affairs calls for public comment on proposed digital ID system

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has officially gazetted draft amended regulations under the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment, as plans to digitise the identity system expand.... 

EFF demands urgent Parly sitting over fuel price hikes

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has "vehemently rejected" the government's temporary, reactive measures in response to rising fuel costs, demanding an urgent Parliamentary sitting to address... 

Ramaphosa advocates for collaborative, continental approach to seeking colonial reparations

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday expressed South Africa’s support for a unified, collaborative approach to the issue of reparations for Africa through forward-looking measures to redress the... 

Ramaphosa says local govt facing ‘defining’ moment as he urges action on water crisis

"The country is looking to us to secure an uninterrupted supply of water to all citizens, businesses and institutions, now and into the future," President Cyril Ramaphosa declared, urging firm... 

Democracy decline: Only 17% of S Africans satisfied with democratic system – HSRC

Human Sciences Research Council senior researcher Dr Ngqapheli Mchunu revealed a sharp decline in South Africans' demand for democracy, dropping from 67% in the mid-2000s to 36% in 2025/2026.... 

Ramaphosa warns global inequality entrenches poverty, calls for independent panel to be recognised

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday declared global inequality as one of the most pressing threats to human progress, warning that it stunts development, wastes human potential and entrenches... 

Opposition parties slams leadership instability following SAPS Commissioner’s suspension 

The Inkatha Freedom Party and ActionSA have expressed concerns with the growing leadership instability in the country’s security cluster, following the precautionary suspension of National Police... 

‘I'm fighting to fix Johannesburg, not the Middle East’ – Helen Zille

Despite facing intense criticism and scrutiny over her stance on foreign affairs, Democratic Alliance Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has declared that her focus remains on fixing the... 

ANC says SACP will not participate in party’s election activities

The African National Congress (ANC) has officially announced that the South African Communist Party (SACP) will not participate in ANC election structures, processes, campaign activities or... 

SACP tells members to ignore ANC's ultimatum on declaring political loyalties

The South African Communist Party (SACP) on Thursday strongly rejected recent directives from the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) requiring dual members to... 

SAHRC recommends N Cape state of disaster as report exposes systemic infrastructure failure

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has recommended that Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul declare a provincial state of disaster in the Sol Plaatje local municipality, citing an... 

ConCourt rules SAHRC can’t issue legally binding directives

A Constitutional Court ruling has affirmed that the South African Human Rights Commission does not have the authority to issue legally binding directives. The judgment in the matter of SAHRC v Agro... 

DA demands immediate suspension of SAPS Commissioner

Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for the immediate precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola following his court appearance regarding... 

DA declares local govt ‘engine’ of SA’s future as it unveils W Cape mayoral candidates

Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Solly Msimanga on Tuesday said a functional South Africa depends on successful local government, describing municipalities as the "engines of governance"... 

Amnesty International accuses Trump, Putin, Netanyahu of gross human rights abuses

Amnesty International South Africa has demanded urgent systemic reform, enhanced international solidarity and robust accountability measures to counter a “predatory” geopolitical order that it says... 

Ramaphosa warns global inequality threatens democracy

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday issued a warning regarding the state of global affairs, stating that solidarity, cooperation and friendship are being challenged by the resurgence of narrow... 

DA calls for immediate suspension of arrested Ekurhuleni municipal manager

Ahead of the court appearance of Ekurhuleni municipal manager Kagiso Lerutla, the Democratic Alliance wants Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza to immediately suspend Lerutla pending further... 

Ramaphosa urges long-term partnership with Spain amid broader €62bn investment pipeline

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday alluded to a massive pipeline of 85 investment projects, valued at over €62-billion, with investment partners, emphasising that South Africa is open for... 

NPA, DA warn against undermining judiciary after Malema’s five-year sentence

The National Prosecuting Authority and the Democratic Alliance have condemned threats and remarks directed at Magistrate Twanet Olivier and State prosecutors, warning that these undermine the... 

Mixed reactions to Malema’s five-year sentence

Mixed reactions have emerged following the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in his 2018 firearm case, with some opposition parties and civil society organisations... 

Public has 60 days to comment on Land Occupation Amendment Bill

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane on Thursday urged all South Africans to carefully study and review the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill... 

Phala Phala: ActionSA demands probe into Presidency officials

Following its long battle for the release of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report into the Phala Phala farm robbery, ActionSA now wants Public Protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka... 

Ramaphosa defends appointment of ‘patriotic’ Meyer to ‘recalibrate’ US relations

Despite backlash at his appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on his decision, arguing that Meyer is well qualified to... 

Gwarube flags ‘misinformation’ as deadline for comments on new history curriculum looms

Ahead of the deadline for public comment on the draft history curriculum, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has cautioned against "misinformation", noting that some claims circulating about... 

DA, ActionSA want Qedani Mahlangu prosecuted for Life Esidimeni tragedy

Opposition parties, the Democratic Alliance and ActionSA on Tuesday demanded accountability in the Life Esidimeni case, calling for former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu’s prosecution. While... 

ANC departs from traditional party processes to find local govt leaders ahead of elections

The African National Congress on Friday announced a shift in how it governs and deploys leadership, ahead of the upcoming local government elections, with plans for an intensive headhunting of... 

Ramaphosa makes new ConCourt appointments

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday announced the appointment of Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court with effect from... 

ActionSA wants probe into Phala Phala misconduct findings

ActionSA’s parliamentary team is writing to the Portfolio Committees on the Presidency and on Police to institute an urgent inquiry into reported misconduct by Major General Wally Rhoode and... 

EFF hits out at judiciary over ‘unacceptable’ Phala Phala delay

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Thursday expressed disappointment in delays in the Phala Phala case, stating that it has created the impression that justice is being deferred because the... 

Govt calls for comment on new Bill to strengthen whistleblower protections

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi officially released the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill on Thursday, calling for stakeholders across civil society, business, and... 

SA outperforms Saudi, Greece in Bank of America equity market ranking

Government Communication and Information System acting government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa pointed out on Wednesday that despite a challenging global environment, South Africa’s financial... 

DA’s Rasilingwane says Ekurhuleni ‘leadership crisis’ fuels her bid to be a decisive mayor

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA)’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni Khathutshelo Rasilingwane on Wednesday vowed, ahead of the 2026 local government elections, to implement strict consequence... 

Ramaphosa hands over R40m in symbolic housing cheques to TRC beneficiaries

Housing is not only about shelter, it represents stability, dignity and belonging to a community, President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) housing reparations... 

MKP introduces land expropriation Amendment Bill to extend restitution claims to colonial times

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will on May 27 officially introduce the Constitution Amendment Bill to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, which would allow... 

‘Get up, show up, vote’ – IEC’s call to action ahead of local elections

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa on Wednesday launched its 2026 campaign logo and tagline for the upcoming local government elections: ‘Get up. Show Up. Vote’. Speaking during... 

DA welcomes fuel levy cut, urges efficient spending not more debt

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Tuesday welcomed the R3-a-litre fuel levy decrease, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana coming within close enough striking distance to the party’s proposed... 

High Court dismisses Zuma, Mbeki's bid to recuse Justice Khampepe

The Gauteng High Court dismissed the application brought by former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to withdraw retired Justice Sisi Khampepe as chairperson of the Commission investigating... 

Ramaphosa says municipalities in ‘crisis’, with 63% ‘at risk’

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday stressed the importance of restoring the fortunes of local government to attract investment that creates jobs and boosts provincial economies. He acknowledged...