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... 

Civil society lacks financial clout to compete electorally, political culture shakeup can compensate

Civil society organisation Abahlali-Base Freedom Park community organiser Peter Monethe said on Thursday that although there is a growing and rapid decline in public trust in political parties, it... 

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,”...