SIU secures order for recovery of R2.4m in PPE case

The Special Tribunal has ordered Nozihle Construction and Projects CC to repay over R2.42-million to the Mpumalanga Department of Health, following a judgment declaring a multimillion-rand personal... 

Parly Saps committee investigating Mkhwanazi allegations granted extension

The Parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi now have until November 28 to finalise its work.... 

Committee hears SANDF ‘severely underfunded’ to effectively monitor borders

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence and the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans revealed on Thursday that the South African National Defence Force is severely underfunded,... 

Ramaphosa suspends Inspector-General of Intelligence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Inspector-General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, with immediate effect, pending a decision in the investigation by Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on... 

Ramaphosa remembers Kenya’s Raila Odinga

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a leader who placed the interests of his country and continent first. This comes after news of Odinga’s passing,... 

Ramaphosa calls for implementation of Public Protector remedial actions

President Cyril Ramaphosa wants all State entities and public officials to support the Office of the Public Protector, as he urges the enforcement of the Public Protector’s remedial actions.... 

DA says SA-made tech in Russian drones an international law violation

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday submitted urgent written questions to Minister in the Presidency and the National Conventional Arms Control Committee chairperson to obtain the full findings of... 

Lesufi suspends Head of Gauteng Health, DA demands axing

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect, and the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling... 

MVC gives Ramaphosa deadline to give reasons for increased political donation disclosure threshold limits

Civil society organisation My Vote Counts has given President Cyril Ramaphosa until October 20, to provide his reasoning for the determination of the new thresholds in the Political Funding Act.... 

DA calls for prosecutions following asset seizure in Tembisa Hospital case

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the seizure of luxury vehicles and other assets from businessman Hangwani Maumela, one of the central figures in the R2-billion Tembisa Hospital corruption... 

Mkhwanazi’s call for State Security Agency to investigate journalists condemned

Civil society organisation the Campaign for Free Expression wants the Parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla... 

Nathi Mthethwa to receive State funeral

Late Ambassador to France Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be given a Special Official Funeral Category 2 at KwaMbonambi in KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday. The Official Funeral Category 2 declared by... 

ActionSA rejects further ZEP extension

ActionSA has rejected further extended validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), saying this represents yet another act of “indecision and weakness” by a government that continues to... 

Ramaphosa appoints panel to select next NDPP

Ahead of the end of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi’s term of office, President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a panel for the selection of the next NDPP,... 

Six S Africans released from Israel

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday confirmed the release of six South African activists from Israel, saying they will arrive in the country on Wednesday.... 

DA, MKP unhappy with administrative confusion in Parly Saps committee

The Democratic Alliance and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have called for immediate resolution of all outstanding administrative and procedural issues so the Parliament’s ad hoc committee, which is... 

Ramaphosa off to Ireland, Belgium to advance trade relations, while Mashatile 'consolidates political efforts' in Sudan

This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with Irish President Michael D. Higgins and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as he undertakes a working visit to Ireland... 

ANC says merit-based appointments will be non-negotiable, as it calls for Economic War Room

The African National Congress’s (ANC’s) National Executive Committee (NEC) has called for the establishment of the Economic War Room in the Presidency to coordinate cross-government performance... 

Ramaphosa credits multi-sectoral partnerships for Eskom's profitability

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that social partners will be important in State-owned enterprise Eskom achieving energy security, as he noted the improvement in its financial position,... 

Civil society organisations want Malema to step down from JSC

Following Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema’s conviction in his firearm discharge case, civil society organisations Freedom Under Law, Defend our Democracy, and Council for the... 

SIU welcomes ruling forcing former SABC board members to pay R11.5m

The Special Investigating Unit said it will carry out the High Court order against former South African Broadcasting Corporation board members, to ensure the recovery of funds. This after the High... 

ANC says Oupa Mogotsi's ANC membership has expired, as Madlanga Commission hears disturbing testimony

The African National Congress on Friday moved to unequivocally distance itself from organised criminal activity, confirming that Oupa Brown Mogotsi, is no longer an ANC member. The party said it... 

Mbalula says no support for ANC members facing corruption allegations

African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula said on Thursday that there will be no support for members of the ANC who face allegations of corruption, announcing that the party... 

Ramaphosa calls for immediate release of S Africans abducted from Sumud Flotilla

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the immediate release of South Africans abducted in international waters, and other nationals who have tried to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid. The Global... 

DA takes ward from ANC in Mpumalanga by-election, with electoral growth in Mamelodi

The Democratic Alliance is celebrating its win of Ward 26 in the eMalahleni local municipality, which was previously held by the African National Congress, in Wednesday’s hotly contested... 

EFF threatens legal action after Malema's guilty verdict

The Economic Freedom Fighters has come out in defence of its leader Julius Malema, threatening legal action after the East London Magistrates’ Court found him guilty of discharging a firearm in... 

Politicians remember Nathi Mthethwa

Following the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa, many have come out to offer their condolences and remember him as a “distinguished servant of the nation”. On Tuesday,... 

Lamola confirms death of Nathi Mthethwa in France

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola on Tuesday confirmed the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa, describing his death as not only a national... 

Outa urges more SIU funding to capacitate Tembisa Hospital investigation

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse on Tuesday called for more funding to be directed to the Special Investigating Unit, to capacitate its investigation into the Tembisa Hospital syndicate and to... 

Ramaphosa announces new inquiry to assess Chauke’s fitness to hold office

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Director of Public Prosecutions and as a member of the National Prosecuting... 

SIU probe uncovers over R2bn in looting from Tembisa Hospital

The Special Investigating Unit has revealed in its probe into Tembisa Hospital, that three coordinated syndicates are responsible for the looting of over R2-billion from the hospital coffers. The... 

SA, US businesses remain deeply connected – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has been meeting with US trade representatives to finalise an agreement on the reciprocal... 

DA nominates Haniff Hoosen as eThekwini mayoral candidate

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday announced DA KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committee member Haniff Hoosen as its eThekwini mayoral candidate, expressing confidence in his leadership.... 

DA writes to Firoz Cachalia demanding urgent release of delayed Q1 crime statistics

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday demanded the immediate release of the delayed first quarter (Q1) crime statistics, saying the delay raises serious questions about South African Police... 

DA rejects motion to change Kruger National Park name

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday dubbed the motion in the Mpumalanga legislature to change the names of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, and the Kruger National Park, nothing more... 

Ramaphosa urges reformed global tax rules to curb illicit financial flows

To close the Sustainable Development Goals financing gap, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the United Nations General Assembly needs faster, fairer and more comprehensive debt relief and... 

Ramaphosa appeals for Agoa’s renewal, encourages US to collaborate with S Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa appealed for the US’s support in advocating for the African Growth and Opportunity Act’s (Agoa’s) renewal, encouraging greater collaboration between US companies and the... 

DA urges Lamola to backtrack on diplomatic disrecognition of Taiwan  

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola to urgently repeal the Government Gazette of July 21, 2025, which removed formal... 

DA satisfied with uMngeni municipality’s positive strides

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal expressed satisfaction with the positive strides that uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas, Deputy Mayor Sandile Mnikathi and their team continue to make in the... 

Ramaphosa urges all States to comply with collective obligations under international law

In celebration of the eightieth anniversary of the UN General Assembly, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the removal of obstacles to the two-State solution, including a halt to illegal Israeli...