US excludes S Africa from ‘revolutionary’ HIV prevention meds, will only provide 300 000 doses globally

Activists have sharply criticised the US government’s move to exclude South Africa from receiving HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, and is urging the South African government to “act... 

NCOP delegates back Mabuyane’s push for military action against ‘extortionists’ in E Cape

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has requested the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to deal with “deadly extortionists” in the province, a move that a National Council of... 

Motshekga to act against Navy Chief over ‘disingenuous comments’

The Department of Defence and Military Veterans says Minister Angie Motshekga will be taking “appropriate steps” against Navy Chief Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, for what the department termed... 

DA threatens to release Q1 crime stats if Cachalia doesn’t

The Democratic Alliance said it expects to receive the delayed first quarter crime statistics through its pending Promotion of Access to Information Act request on November 27, and threatened to... 

G20 Summit: Our doors are open to the US – Lamola

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Monday that South Africa’s doors are still open if the US decides it wants to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit.... 

Home Affairs confirms Palestinian travellers did not apply for asylum

Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber confirmed on Friday that none of the 153 travellers from Palestine applied from asylum. On Thursday, a chartered flight arrived in Johannesburg with 153... 

AG holds municipal accounting officer personally responsible for case of financial mismanagement

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke on Friday issued the first certificate of debt when North West Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality accounting officer Allan Losaba was held to be personally... 

FlySafair happy with wage agreement with SACCA ahead of expected G20 travellers

FlySafair expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached with the South African Cabin Crew Association, bringing an end to a labour dispute over the past several weeks and holding out the... 

Civil society organisation rejects ‘right-wing' Afrikaner genocide narrative ahead of G20

Civil society organisation Defend our Democracy on Thursday rejected efforts to “advance right-wing and populist politics” that seek to undermine South Africa’s democratic principles, exacerbate... 

Batohi tells Parly committee NPA remains vulnerable after State capture

National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi confirmed receiving classified intelligence about attempts to compromise prosecutors and certain cases, as well as information... 

Civil society wants action against gag orders on Open Secrets

Twenty-three civil society and media organisations are urging Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to consider measures to safeguard against the excessive use of gagging orders imposed on Open Secrets. The... 

Families of anti-Apartheid activists unhappy with delays in TRC inquiry

Survivors and families of victims of Apartheid-era crimes expressed disappointment with the delays in the commission of inquiry into political interference in the investigation and prosecution of... 

Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to act against inequality ahead of meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that inequality makes the world “less stable, fuels conflict and undermines” democracy, urging G20 leaders to recognise the extent and urgency of the... 

SIU launches GBVF programme to act ‘swiftly’

Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi said on Friday that corruption and gender-based violence and femicide are inter-connected, as he announced the launch of the unit’s GBVF first... 

Mchunu maintains innocence, as he hands over electronic devices to Saps

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says he remains confident that due process will confirm that his actions have been “ethical, lawful, and consistent” with his duties as a member of the... 

Parly committee wants action against no-show ambassador Stone Sizani

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation expressed disappointment with Ambassador Stone Sizani’s nonattendance to the committee’s oversight session in Brussels,... 

NA passes Bill to implement shared border control zones with neighbouring States

The National Assembly (NA) has passed the One Stop Border Post Bill, with strong support from the Democratic Alliance (DA), with the aim of streamlining cross-border trade and improving State... 

EFF displeased with appointment of Moepya, Pillay as IEC commissioners

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected the appointment of Mosotho Moepya and Judge Dhaya Pillay to serve as commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), calling the... 

Court interdicts Operation Dudula from intimidating, harassing foreign nationals

The Gauteng High Court has interdicted the Operation Dudula movement from demanding that any private person produce identification before accessing health facilities. Members of Operation Dudula... 

GNU more ‘cohesive, determined’ than ever before, say leaders

Leaders of the Government of National Unity (GNU) say the coalition is now “more cohesive, determined and focused”, agreeing to further engagement on South Africa’s international relations to... 

Southeast Asian countries want to operate in S Africa for AfCFTA access – Ramaphosa

Returned from his Southeast Asian trip, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that amid global economic uncertainty, South Africa must diversify its trade and investment relations. Ramaphosa... 

HSF commits to justice for more apartheid-era crime victims after Luthuli ruling

The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) says it remains committed to justice for the families and victims connected to unprosecuted apartheid-era crimes and wants the public’s help. The HSF is urging... 

Govt commits to equip youth with entrepreneurial skills, launches land programme

Deputy President Paul Mashatile wants government and the private sector to adopt a proactive stance to address the disparity between labour supply and demand, while he also announced government’s... 

ANC says it couldn’t observe Tanzanian elections

The African National Congress (ANC) said its delegation led by deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane was unable to observe any aspect of the Tanzanian elections. The party confirmed on Friday... 

ANC welcomes court ruling recognising Luthuli as victim of 'State-sanctioned murder'

The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the court ruling establishing that Chief Albert Luthuli was brutally beaten to death by the apartheid police in 1967. Luthuli, a teacher,... 

‘Our duty is to protect wildlife’ – SA reaffirms stance on ivory, rhino horn trade

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on Thursday rubbished media reports suggesting that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and... 

ANC reconfigures W Cape leadership, sets up task team

The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has decided to reconfigure the party’s Western Cape provincial structures and establish a Provincial Task Team to guide the... 

DA wants amendments to NHI, takes aim at Motsoaledi

The Democratic Alliance wants Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to introduce an amendment to withdraw what it termed a “disastrous” law on the National Health Insurance and said proper public... 

Three candidates approved to fill IEC commissioner vacancies

The National Assembly has approved a motion to recommend Dhaya Pillay, Mosotho Moepya and Joyce Pitso to serve as commissioners in the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa. Last week,... 

‘Boost for global standing’ – Ramaphosa welcomes S Africa’s grey list exit

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government has committed more spending to counter money-laundering and terrorism financing, as he welcomed South Africa’s exit from the Financial... 

Mixed political reactions to S Africa’s exit from FATF grey list

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations has described South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list as a major milestone and a strong vote of confidence in the... 

Ramaphosa calls for new ventures with Vietnam, as he points to low investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday urged the Vietnamese to explore new ventures to diversify into untapped sectors and to build partnerships, thereby generating jobs, transferring skills and... 

Tony Yengeni is MKP’s second deputy president

uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) president Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced former African National Congress National Executive Committee (NEC) member Tony Yengeni as the party’s second deputy... 

DA tables no confidence motion in Lesufi

The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will be tabling a motion of no confidence against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for what it termed “his reckless and irresponsible” implementation of... 

Parly committee makes recommendations for IEC commissioners  

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs said on Thursday it will recommend to the National Assembly Dhaya Pillay, Mosotho Moepya and Joyce Pitso to serve as commissioners in the Independent... 

ANC, Cosatu renew commitment to unity

African National Congress officials met with the national office bearers of the Congress of South African Trade Unions in a bilateral meeting on Monday, in Braamfontein, where parties asserted a... 

Politicians wish matriculants well ahead of finals, express confidence in class of 2025

Politicians extended best wishes to all matriculants ahead of their final National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with government encouraging learners to approach the examinations with... 

DA proposes Bill to replace BEE, wants ANC’s support

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday launched its Economic Inclusion for All Bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and is urging support from the African National Congress (ANC). The... 

Ramaphosa urges private sector to make nutritious food more affordable for S Africans

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged the ‘Big Five’ retail companies to make nutritious food more affordable for South African households, saying despite a range of interventions by national... 

DA, ActionSA want answers on delayed crime stats

The Democratic Alliance said on Friday the latest postponement of the release of the first quarter crime statistics is “unacceptable and deeply troubling”, adding that it will write to Acting...