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

The ANC on Thursday launched a scathing attack on its coalition partner the DA, claiming its recent Cabinet reshuffle proposals expose “deep political contradictions and a selective respect” for... 

DA reshuffles GNU team: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa remove John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, in a reshuffling of the party's Government of National Unity... 

Foundation condemns ‘reckless’ national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has strongly condemned recent calls for a "national shutdown", labelling the movement as "reckless" and warning that it risks descending into anarchy and... 

ActionSA labels GNU’s tenure a 'failure'

ActionSA has launched a scathing assessment of the Government of National Unity, declaring its two-year tenure a failure that has yielded a bloated executive, record unemployment, and widespread... 

'State capture never ended': Hill-Lewis backs Rasilingwane to clean up Ekurhuleni

The DA has launched its Election Pledges to the people of Ekurhuleni, declaring it a definitive promise that the city will be rescued from crippling institutional corruption and structural... 

Parly committees demand answers after Joburg writes off R13.2bn in unlawful expenditure

Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs have demanded an exhaustive breakdown of the more than... 

SACP blames capitalism, exploitative employers for immigration crisis, condemns vigilantism

The SACP said while it agrees that South Africa cannot tolerate illegal immigration or corruption in its immigration system, the root of the crisis is not migrant workers, but rather capitalism,... 

ActionSA wants three economic Ministers fired over Q1 job losses

ActionSA has intensified its pressure on the Government of National Unity to immediately fire three key economic Ministers following the latest GDP and employment data released by Statistics South... 

ActionSA threatens legal action over ‘SAPS secrecy’ on Phala Phala records

ActionSA has launched an internal appeal against the South African Police Service after the law enforcement agency rejected its Promotion of Access to Information Act application for material... 

Ramaphosa pledges illegal immigration crackdown, promises economic growth push

Following his Sunday night announcement that government is taking decisive action to tackle illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday this will happen simultaneously with... 

S Africa launches ‘historic’ HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir

Describing it as an “historic turning point in South Africa’s national healthcare”, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday officially launched the long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir, in... 

My Vote Counts warns Rise Mzansi’s R30m donation exposes flaws in Party Funding Act

Civil society group My Vote Counts argues that Rise Mzansi’s R30-million loan conversion highlights major flaws in the Political Party Funding Act, saying it allows wealthy donors to obscure their... 

Business leaders demand national govt step in to rescue Joburg from economic collapse

The South African business sector has issued an urgent call to political parties and national government to immediately stabilise the City of Johannesburg’s fiscal and governance crisis. Ahead of... 

DA requests IEC investigation over ANC-Russia ‘disinformation network’

The DA has formally requested that the Independent Electoral Commission launch an immediate investigation into ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and his adviser Bongani Mbindwane. This... 

ANC backs impeachment panel, defends Speaker amid GNU friction

The ANC parliamentary caucus has formally welcomed the establishment of the Section 89 Impeachment Committee, expressing full confidence that the multiparty panel will execute its duties with... 

Liam Jacobs apologises for ‘disgraced departure’ from DA, slams 'ANC cheerleader' PA

In a political turnaround, former PA member Liam Jacobs has officially returned to the DA, issuing a public apology on Tuesday for his "distasteful" and "disgraceful" departure from the official... 

ANCWL President Sisisi Tolashe steps down amid disciplinary actions

The national executive committee of the African National Congress Women’s League has unanimously decided that its President Sisisi Tolashe, must take a leave of absence. This decision allows... 

DA welcomes Liam Jacobs back following departure to PA

The DA has officially welcomed former member Liam Jacobs back into its ranks, framing his return as a testament to the party's “ongoing growth and inclusive vision” for South Africa. Jacobs... 

Malema slams ANC-DA coalition as a ‘betrayal of working class’

EFF leader Julius Malema has launched a scathing critique against the ANC, accusing the yellow party of deep political insecurity and a betrayal of the working class through its coalition with the... 

SANDF confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches

The South African National Defence Force has denied rumours of military deployments for the expected June 30 marches, urging the public to disregard unverified social media claims. The upcoming... 

MKP joins SACP’s 'Conference of the Left' amid ANC abstinence

The MKP has confirmed it will attend the South African Communist Party’s Conference of the Left on Friday, this as alliance partner of the SACP, the ANC, said it would not attend. The alliance... 

Joburg's R97.1bn budget sparks fierce political clash over infrastructure, rising tariffs

The City of Johannesburg has tabled a massive R97.1-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, positioning infrastructure renewal, mobility, and inner-city regeneration as its core pillars.... 

IEC launches 2026 election campaign amid shift toward coalition governance

The Independent Electoral Commission has officially launched its 2026 Local Government Elections campaign, confirming full operational readiness for the upcoming polls on Wednesday, November 4,... 

ANC condemns anti-immigrant vigilantism, validates S African frustrations over unlawful migration

The African National Congress has come out strongly against vigilante groups targeting foreign nationals, warning that acts of intimidation violate South Africa's strict new hate crime laws.... 

Civil society warns against using African migrants as ‘scapegoats’ for S Africa’s structural failures

A coalition of civil society organisations has expressed concerns over the recent surge in xenophobic violence and hostility targeting African migrants and refugees in South Africa. In an open... 

SA pledges $5m to Africa CDC as Ramaphosa rallies continental unity against Ebola outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an initial $5-million contribution to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to bolster a continental response to the escalating... 

Gauteng remains S Africa’s corruption epicentre – Corruption Watch

Nonprofit organisation Corruption Watch on Monday noted a persistent crisis of governance across multiple sectors, with local government and public safety institutions drawing the highest volume of... 

Kieswetter heads up new police panel, as Cachalia announces 9.5% drop in murder rate

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a massive operational turnaround strategy under a comprehensive "police reset agenda" aimed at aggressively dismantling the country's high crime... 

Kubayi declines extension on whistleblower Bill despite civil society requests

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has firmly declined to extend the window for public submissions on the draft Protected Disclosures Bill. Although several civil... 

SACP slams Eskom over Joburg power cut threat

The South African Communist Party has condemned Eskom’s threat to cut the City of Johannesburg's power supply over billions in unpaid debt, calling for a more comprehensive plan that considers the... 

SA needs real jobs, not more investment conferences – Geordin Hill-Lewis

Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says South Africa’s deepening unemployment crisis demands a sense of urgency and structural reforms, not just investment conferences. President Cyril... 

Analyst warns Parly ‘accountability failures’ risk politicising courts

Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni’s critique of what he says are Parliament's accountability failures, following the recent landmark Constitutional Court ruling, highlights the legislature's... 

Lamola urges regional action on ‘irregular migration’, condemns vigilante violence

Addressing the Ministerial Session of the Sixth Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, on Wednesday, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola... 

SAHRC demands SAPS intervention amid surge in anti-foreigner violence in KZN

The South African Human Rights Commission has raised the alarm over recent violent attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. The commission is urging Acting Minister of... 

FUL warns of ‘severe’ ConCourt backlog, urges structural reforms

A new Freedom Under Law (FUL) report has proposed urgent structural reforms for the Constitutional Court, to address what it reveals are severe case backlogs and lengthy delays. On Tuesday, FUL... 

DA, EFF slam cancelled NSFAS briefing, demand urgent Parly intervention

The Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters have expressed concerns over the cancellation of a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education meeting, in which the National... 

National Dialogue paused to ‘protect neutrality’ ahead of election

The National Dialogue process will enter a temporary pause from September to December to safeguard its neutrality ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Scheduled for November 4, the... 

ConCourt deals blow to NHI

Opposition parties and trade unions overwhelmingly welcomed the recent Constitutional Court ruling, which they viewed as a crucial defence against State control and professional coercion. The... 

Ramaphosa calls for 'sustained effort' to bridge SA's investment-to-growth gap

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday emphasised that transforming investment pledges into large-scale growth and job creation takes time, noting that achieving the National Development Plan's target... 

DA announces Impeachment Committee team

Following the recent Constitutional Court judgment and the subsequent move to establish a Section 89 Impeachment Committee, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally submitted the names of those...