Rhodes University elects Mbuyiseli Madlanga as chancellor

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga will, from October 10, be Rhodes University’s new chancellor, succeeding Justice Lex Mpati, who is retiring as the chancellor after 13 years of distinguished service.... 

DA accuses Joburg mayor of incompetency in handling JHB water crisis

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday accused Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero of incompetence, calling for new leadership immediately. Morero appeared before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee... 

Parly committee calls for public input regarding the Saps allegations it is investigating

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption, political interference and malfeasance in the South African Police Service (Saps) has invited individuals and interested... 

More by-election wins for the ANC in Limpopo, KZN

The African National Congress (ANC) said on Thursday by-elections results in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have confirmed that renewal is not an idea in theory, but a living practice “embraced by... 

Solidarity Movement off to the US again

The Solidarity Movement has officially begun what it says is an extensive visit to the US, where the Movement will visit members of the US government, at the federal and state levels, in the coming... 

Joburg mayor to appear before Parly committee over water issues

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero will appear before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Friday to account for the growing water problems across the City of Johannesburg.... 

Electricity has reached ‘unaffordable proportions’ – ANC on Nersa tariff blunder

The African National Congress has welcomed Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s intervention and his demand for consequence management over the National Energy Regulator of... 

Solidarity declares formal dispute with govt over retrenchments

Trade union Solidarity has declared a formal dispute with government, calling on other trade unions, employers and community organisations to do the same. This follows Solidarity’s letter to... 

ActionSA to file complaint against Treasury with Public Protector

ActionSA said on Tuesday it will submit a complaint against National Treasury to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, alleging systemic maladministration and failure to implement Special Investigating... 

MKP calls for suspension of Madlanga Commission pending court hearing

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has called on judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga to suspend the start of the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, until the Pretoria High Court passes judgment on the legality... 

National Dialogue: Ramaphosa tells South Africans to hold govt accountable

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged citizens to hold government accountable and to engage constructively with public institutions. In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa wrote that the... 

‘ANCYL does not have luxury of infighting’ – Mbalula urges decisive leadership

African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Friday urged the party’s youth league, the ANCYL, to play a central role in ensuring that the party wins back its electoral power.... 

ANC welcomes withdrawal of proposal that would have seen student debt listed with credit bureaus

The African National Congress has welcomed the withdrawal of the much-debated draft National Credit Act amendment regulations, calling on the private sector to contribute to the employment of young... 

ANC celebrates by-election victories in Gauteng, Free State and E Cape

The African National Congress said by-elections wins in Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State and the Eastern Cape are proof that the party’s renewal project is succeeding. In Gauteng, the party retained... 

DA refers Nersa to Public Protector, calls for board reconstitution

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday formally referred the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to the Public Protector for investigation over the R54-billion error made in its recent Eskom... 

DA urges Cachalia to arrest crime intelligence CFO after meeting with Police Commissioner

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia requesting the immediate arrest of Crime Intelligence CFO Major General Philani Lushaba, who the party says has... 

ActionSA submits Bill to overhaul Cabinet to Ramaphosa

ActionSA has submitted its Constitutional Amendment Bill directly to President Cyril Ramaphosa for his consideration, following the party’s direct question in the National Assembly on whether he... 

BEE solutions company criticises govt for allowing BEE to be tainted by unscrupulous

Black economic empowerment ownership solutions company Tusker CEO Gareth Ochse told Polity on Wednesday that government has not been effectively proactive with BEE, urging government to incentivise... 

ActionSA cites ‘lack of growth’ in new GDP figures, blames GNU

ActionSA has criticised the Government of National Unity for failing to produce a credible plan to tackle the country’s lack of economic growth and its unemployment crisis. ActionSA Member of... 

'Global trade must work for all of us', Ramaphosa tells BRICS meeting

Speaking to his BRICS counterparts on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa noted persisting trade imbalances, where developing economies remain locked in the lower end of global value chains, and he... 

Solidarity launches defamation case against Ntshavheni, Ramaphosa

Trade union Solidarity is taking Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to court over alleged defamation, after she claimed that Solidarity and its sister organisation AfriForum led... 

Ramaphosa notes progress in tackling corruption, urges collaboration for prevention

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday highlighted government success in efforts to deal with corruption but said there must be equal energy in fighting public and private sector corruption. In his... 

Tau targets automotive cooperation with Algeria at Intra-African Trade Fair

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau will home in on automotive cooperation during his participation at the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair, in Algeria, noting that the sector is a... 

Mashatile addresses Nedlac summit, proposing National Dialogue will be crucial in addressing country’s challenges

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday that although the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has played a central role in shaping policies to improve the socioeconomic... 

Parly Saps committee denies Shadrack Sibiya will appear next week, as it finalises witness list  

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption, political interference and malfeasance in the South African Police Service (Saps) clarified on Thursday that no final decision... 

ANC claims renewal project is succeeding with by-election wins in E Cape, Limpopo

The African National Congress on Thursday celebrated its by-election victories in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo, saying the outcome of the elections “unequivocally reaffirms” that the party is the... 

Cope slams Mathabatha’s 'insincere' resignation as ANC Limpopo chair; Mbalula to hold talks

The Congress of the People in Limpopo “unequivocally” dismissed former Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha’s resignation as the African National Congress Limpopo chairperson, calling it a... 

‘Kill the Boer’ chant: AfriForum, Saai up intensity in quest for international sanctions against EFF's Malema

Lobby group AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative have launched a detailed charge sheet against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, named the Malema Dossier, to be... 

DA wants disbandment of GPAA, ActionSA calls for accountability

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the disbandment of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), arguing that its work should be taken over by the Government Employees Pension... 

Social Development’s Lumka Oliphant suspended pending misconduct investigations  

Social Development Department communications chief director Lumka Oliphant has been placed on precautionary suspension pending the outcome of an investigation into potential misconduct, following... 

ActionSA pushes Bill promoting use of public health system by MPs

ActionSA on Tuesday announced its intention to table the Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme Amendment Bill in Parliament, which seeks to end compulsory membership in the scheme for... 

DA demands accountability from Nersa over tariff error

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) chairperson Thembani Bukula demanding public accountability and answers relating to the R54-billion... 

DA requests SANDF security plan, following most recent army base robbery

The Democratic Alliance has requested that Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans chairperson Dakota Legoete summon Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga,... 

ActionSA deputy president touts '15-year plan to take over SA', as party celebrates 5 years

Launched during the challenging Covid-19 lockdown, ActionSA today celebrates five years in South Africa’s political arena with plans to increase its representation in Parliament and build municipal... 

DA gets biggest quarterly donation; only ANC, ActionSA also breach declaration threshold

Ahead of the 2026/27 local government elections (LGE), the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has recorded an upward trend in political funding, amounting to more than... 

Anti-corruption council submits report to Ramaphosa, Cabinet scrutiny to follow

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday received the close-out report from the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC), the findings of which will soon be released publicly, said the... 

AfriForum opposes MKP Bill to put all land under State control

Lobby group AfriForum is opposing uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s proposed private member’s Bill, which seeks to rewrite Section 25 of the Constitution, to abolish private land ownership. Earlier this... 

PSA wants Godongwana to fast-track GPAA forensic investigation

The Public Servants Association on Thursday urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to fast-track the forensic investigation into the Government Pensions Administration Agency to restore stability... 

Gwarube announces Education Council to strengthen policy

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the appointment of new members of the National Education and Training Council, which will be led by Penelope Vinjevold, as the chairperson. She... 

DA says Nasiphi Moya will repay City of Tshwane, while ActionSA accuses party of insecurity

The Democratic Alliance (DA) stated on Wednesday that City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has confirmed to the party that she will make arrangements to repay about R270 000 back to the municipality,...