DA launches urgent interdict over CoJ's R10bn wage agreement

The Democratic Alliance is seeking to urgently interdict the R10-billion wage agreement between the City of Johannesburg, and the South African Municipal Workers Union. Last week, the Johannesburg... 

DA wants Saps' Fannie Masemola suspended amid tender corruption scandal

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for South African Police Service (Saps) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to be placed on precautionary suspension, while the R360-million... 

DA offers to work with Godongwana to cushion fuel price shock for consumers

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it is willing to collaborate with Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to urgently reduce the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and general fuel levies by 50% for the... 

AfriForum wants US to sanction Mbalula as it pursues corruption charges, while ANC rejects ‘smear campaign’

Civil rights organisation AfriForum said it will use its comprehensive report on African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula to convince the National Prosecuting Authority to... 

Civil society, business want urgency in solving attorney Chinette Gallichan's murder

Freedom Under Law and Business Against Crime South Africa on Wednesday urged law enforcement to act urgently and decisively in finding the perpetrators responsible for the killing of attorney... 

Former Minister found guilty of misleading Parly on Seta board appointments

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on Tuesday recommended a formal reprimand and apology from former Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane for her... 

Velenkosini Hlabisa urges stronger intergovernmental coordination during meeting with mayors

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa on Friday pointed to an urgent need to strengthen the intergovernmental coordination that underscores political,... 

Parly committee recognises worth in Ramaphosa’s call for change to Seta model

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries said while failures in the sector education and training authorities are mostly related to governance... 

We need to drive broad-based reforms to offset effects of conflict – Ramaphosa  

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that in addressing the unemployment crisis facing the country, government must support small businesses and the informal sector, to create jobs at... 

IFP wins KZN wards from NFP

The Inkatha Freedom Party have won three of five contested by-elections, reclaiming wards held by the National Freedom Party. The party won Ward 7 and Ward 20 in Nongoma local municipality from the... 

Mbalula says 'People’s March' a necessary, timely response to rise in imperialism, external pressure

African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday framed the upcoming “People’s March” as a reaffirmation of the “true values” of the country’s democracy, a rejection of... 

DA wants Mantashe to disclose state of SA’s fuel reserves

The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday urged Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe to declare South Africa's Fuel Reserves amid worries about potential fuel shortages, rationing and... 

Ramaphosa pledges accelerated govt momentum for economic recovery

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government is working harder to increase South Africa’s economic recovery momentum, urging citizens to reflect on whether government is fulfilling the... 

Parly committee, ANC support SANDF deployment as operations underway

Parliament’s Select Committee on Security and Justice and the African National Congress (ANC) have expressed appreciation for the visibility of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in... 

Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation

Solidarity pointed out on Friday that government cannot, through “political rhetoric or administrative manoeuvres”, continue implementing the National Health Insurance system, which is currently... 

HSF, DA concerned over lack of compliance in SANDF deployment

The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has expressed concern over the lack of compliance in a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) calling on... 

DA wants clarity on senior health officials’ suspensions  

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday questioned whether accountability and consequence management are prioritised in the Department of Health (DoH), calling on Health Minister Dr Aaron... 

ANC distances itself from food parcel distribution, takes internal action

The African National Congress on Wednesday distanced itself from the distribution of food parcels, emphasising that the activity was not under the mandate or authority of the party. The party noted... 

EFF calls for expulsion of Trump's ambassador

The Economic Freedom Fighters and the African National Congress have condemned US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III’s utterances on South Africa's foreign policy and domestic laws,... 

GDP: ActionSA criticises GNU for ‘stagnated economy’ as govt welcomes ‘accelerate inclusive growth’

ActionSA has expressed concerns with the latest GDP figures, accusing the Government of National Unity of “sitting on its hands” while the economy stagnated. Statistics South Africa on Tuesday... 

IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June for local elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa on Tuesday announced that a nationwide voter registration weekend would take place on June 20 and 21, ahead of the upcoming local government elections, the... 

Provincial committee welcomes task teams to investigate political killings, kidnapping

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng aimed at investigating political killings and... 

Mosiuoa Lekota honoured with Official Funeral

Congress of the People (COPE) co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on March 14, in his home town of Bloemfotein. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday... 

EFF, DA claim vindication in VAT court ruling

The Economic Freedom Fighters and the Democratic Alliance on Friday said they felt vindicated following the Western Cape High Court ruling on the value added tax rate. The court ruled that Section... 

Govt says Vincent Smith sentencing shows determination to strengthen accountability

The Government Communication and Information System has welcomed the sentencing of former African National Congress Member of Parliament Vincent Smith, praising the Judicial Commission of Inquiry... 

DA says it will not remove ‘Lesufi shower billboard’, as ANC threatens legal action

The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will not be meeting the African National Congress’ 12-hour deadline to remove the party's billboard that plays on recent remarks made by Gauteng Premier... 

Tributes pour in for Mosiuoa Lekota

“South Africa has lost a patriot, a freedom fighter, and a servant of the people whose life story is closely intertwined with the country’s journey of struggle and the realisation of democracy,”... 

Govt affirms importance of preserving heritage, unveils Mandela, Tambo statues

President Cyril Ramaphosa said in erecting former President Nelson Mandela and former African National Congress (ANC) President Oliver Reginald Tambo’s statues, government is affirming the... 

DA wants investigation into Tshwane’s water tankers, as it unveils new billboard

The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday urged the Special Investigating Unit and President Cyril Ramaphosa to extend the Rooivaal wastewater treatment plant investigation to include the payment of water... 

SACP, EFF meet to prepare for joint Conference of the Left

The South African Communist Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters have agreed to establish a joint working group to participate in preparations for the Conference of the Left, through the... 

ANC NEC condemns Motsepe’s leadership campaign

The African National Congress National Executive Committee has taken a decision to halt leadership campaigns in the run-up to its 2027 National Conference. The party said it was gravely concerned... 

DoH senior officials arrested for fraud, theft

Three senior officials from the Department of Health were arrested on Monday, in an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud of over R1-million in public funds. The government said... 

EFF lays criminal charge against Paul O’Sullivan

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Friday laid a criminal charge against forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan for allegedly contravening the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and... 

DA welcomes members from ActionSA's 'dictatorship'

Soweto-based ActionSA Councillor Mandla Nyaqela and five of the party's branch chairpersons and members have defected to the Democratic Alliance and were welcomed into the blue party on Thursday by... 

S African men lured into fighting in Russia make their way home

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that 11 of the 17 South African men who were lured under false pretences into fighting in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, will soon make... 

Presidency assures NHI delay won't affect implementation timetable

The Presidency confirmed on Tuesday that following consultations with Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections... 

MKP files court application to halt Batohi’s pension payments

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has filed an urgent application to the court to stop former National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi’s pension payments and post-term gratuities... 

‘SA immigration system treated as marketplace’ – SIU reveals corruption at Home Affairs  

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acting head Leonard Lekgetho has called on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to consider vetting of all its employees as well as strengthening vetting... 

Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to fight organised crime

Government is working to close funding gaps and strengthen the readiness of the country’s armed forces to assist the South Africa National Police Service in fighting organised crime, according to... 

Overall crime stats remain high, Cachalia to ‘re-invigorate’ community policing

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on Friday said although various categories of violent crime have declined, overall levels remain unacceptably high. In releasing the 2025/26 third quarter...