IFP says it will engage NFP to ensure stable governance in KZN amid coalition turbulence

The Inkatha Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it distanced itself from “political gamesmanship”, and said it will engage the National Freedom Party after the latter announced it was pulling out of... 

DA ‘disappointed’ with Dion George’s resignation ahead of inquiry

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed disappointment with Dr Dion George’s resignation ahead of its Federal Legal Commission's probe into alleged violations of the party’s constitution. The... 

SA urges ‘restraint’ in Iran amid violent crackdown

The South African government on Thursday expressed concern at developments in Iran, urging maximum restraint from all parties. Tensions are running high as anti-government protests over rising... 

SA can’t afford to backslide – DA

Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke on Wednesday said South Africa’s institutional infrastructure must continue to be strengthened, particularly the skills needed to... 

ANC welcomes SA’s removal from EU high-risk list

The African National Congress views the European Union’s removal of South Africa from its list of high‑risk third country jurisdictions as a milestone that forms part of a broader journey of... 

DA asks Lamola to report Iran for human rights abuses

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded that International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola report Iran to the United Nations Human Rights Council for “blatant human rights... 

ActionSA to challenge ‘top secret’ Phala Phala report

ActionSA said on Tuesday it has begun preparing legal papers to challenge the decision of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to classify the investigation report into the conduct of... 

Matric results: 88% pass rate but concern over low STEM uptake

Politicians have welcomed the performance of the Matric Class of 2025 in the National Senior Certificate examinations, which saw a national pass rate of 88%, an improvement from 87.3% in 2024.... 

MKP’s leadership shakeup, Brian Molefe appointed treasurer general

The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) on Monday announced a shakeup in its leadership, with the immediate appointment of Brian Molefe as its treasurer general, replacing Mpiyakhe Limba. Limaba was... 

Ramaphosa to hold bilateral talks with UAE President

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week hold bilateral talks with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ahead of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week opening... 

NGO criticises Trump for withdrawing from international bodies

Renewable energy movement 350.org has condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and other international... 

Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access results

The Gauteng Provincial Government on Thursday suggested that Matriculants make use of its Gauteng Matric Results Online System to access their 2025 National Senior Certificate examination results.... 

Mixed reactions to Mothibi’s NDPP appointment

Political parties on Wednesday expressed mixed reactions at the appointment of Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi as the National Director of Public Prosecutions, criticising the... 

SADC deploys panel of elders in support of inclusive process in lead up to new elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the restoration of calm in Madagascar during the closing ceremony of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) virtual extraordinary Summit... 

NDPP interviews: ActionSA objects to Andrea Johnson’s candidacy

Following its objection to the shortlisting of Johannesburg Society of Advocates' advocate Menzi Simelane as a National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) candidate, ActionSA further objected... 

Parties question Menzi Simelane’s NDPP shortlisting, DA threatens legal action

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Wednesday it will interdict any appointment emerging from what it describes as a “flawed” National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) interview process.... 

CDE urges NDPP panel to rigorously interrogate shortlisted candidates

Ahead of the interviews to determine the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), prominent think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) wants the advisory panel... 

‘Safety of women, children is everybody’s business’ – Ramaphosa

As South Africa continues to observe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed disappointment at the high levels of violence against women and... 

Loyiso Masuku replaces Dada Morero as ANC Joburg chair

Loyiso Masuku has been elected as the African National Congress Johannesburg region chairperson, replacing Dada Morero. The party held day two of its sixteenth Johannesburg regional conference in... 

Home Affairs extends operating hours over festive season

The Department of Home Affairs offices will operate until 18:00 from December 8 to 19 and January 5 to 16 for applications and document collection. Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber said the... 

DA wants ‘new evidence’ in MKP's Russia trafficking saga investigated

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Thursday that it wants the South African Police Service (Saps) investigation into the recruiting and trafficking of South African men into the Russian war... 

Ramaphosa pays tribute to former Sars Commissioner

Following the passing of former South African Revenue Service Commissioner Oupa Magashula, President Cyril Ramaphosa is remembering him as an “astute, compassionate leader who devoted his life to... 

Mbalula rubbishes US’s claims that SA’s G20 Presidency operated with ‘spite, division’

African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula said the G20 Summit held in South Africa and led by President Cyril Ramaphosa was one of the “most successful”, acknowledged as such by... 

Ramaphosa leaves Bi-National Commission with Mozambique having inaugurated new gas facility

Concluding the fourth session of the Bi-National Commission between South Africa and Mozambique, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo jointly launched a domestic gas... 

DA lays criminal complaint against Tshwane deputy mayor, with Gerrie Nel’s help

The Democratic Alliance in Tshwane on Wednesday formally laid a criminal complaint against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise at the Brooklyn Police Station, assisted by the private prosecution... 

DA lays fraud charges against Tshwane deputy mayor

The Democratic Alliance will on Wednesday lay fraud charges against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise at the Brooklyn Police Station. Charges will be laid by Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers... 

Ramaphosa extends completion date for TRC inquiry to July

The commission of inquiry into political interference in the investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases has until July 31, 2026, to finalise its work. On... 

AfriForum blames Ramaphosa, ANC for friction with US

Lobby group AfriForum on Monday claimed that the “reckless” actions and policies of President Cyril Ramaphosa and other African National Congress leaders are directly responsible for South Africa’s... 

Cachalia notes drop in most crime categories, confident in Madlanga Commission

Releasing the long-delayed crime statistics on Friday, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said tackling organised crime and its associated corruption must be a national priority, expressing... 

DA lays criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday laid criminal charges against uMkhonto we Sizwe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, for her alleged role in recruiting and trafficking South African men into the... 

High Court judge placed on special leave amid corruption scandal

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya announced on Thursday that Gauteng High Court judge Portia Phahlane has been placed on special leave with immediate effect, with her suspension being considered, pending... 

Call for High Court Judge to step down amid corruption allegations

Civil society organisation Judges Matter on Wednesday called for Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane to step down from her judicial duties and also called for her immediate suspension. This... 

Ramaphosa to attend fourth BNC in Mozambique

President Cyril Ramaphosa will next week attend the fourth South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission, with the aims of enhancing economic cooperation and exploring new trade and investment... 

DA to lay criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla

The Democratic Alliance wants the South African Police Service to investigate uMkhonto we Sizwe Party Member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s role in the stranding of 17 South Africans in the... 

Stable global trade systems essential for growth – Ramaphosa tells AU-EU Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged governments to ensure that trade becomes a powerful instrument for inclusive, sustainable and balanced growth, saying that when global trade systems are... 

Parly confident in Saps investigation into S Africans stranded in Donbas

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Monday expressed confidence in the South African Police Service’s investigation into how 17 South Africans became... 

Ramaphosa lauds success of G20 Leaders’ Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday celebrated the success of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, saying while “some” sought to create division and polarisation between nations, governments have reinforced... 

DA refers Steenhuisen-George dispute to Federal Legal Commission

The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive have resolved to refer the internal dispute between party leader John Steenhuisen and recently removed Minister Dion George to the party’s Federal Legal... 

DBE proposes single national school calendar

The Department of Basic Education on Friday called for “national alignment” in education as it set out proposals to scrap the staggered reopening and closure of inland and coastal provinces with... 

Parly committee welcomes GBVF crisis declaration, urges swift rollout of National Strategic Plan

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of gender-based violence and femicide as a national crisis is an urgent reminder that the...