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... 

Stepping aside does not imply guilt on my side – Malusi Gigaba

African National Congress MP Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday that the party’s step-aside principle does not imply guilt on his side, stating that there is no indictment and evidence of wrongdoing in... 

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...