MVC takes aim at ‘incomplete’ political donor records, ‘toothless’ funding framework

The latest political funding disclosure has sparked intense debate over the true meaning of transparency in South Africa’s politics, with civil society organisation My Vote Counts warning that... 

IFP unveils Mkhuleko Hlengwa as eThekwini mayoral candidate

The IFP has officially declared its readiness for the upcoming 2026 local government elections, announcing Mkhuleko Hlengwa as its mayoral candidate for the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.... 

Ramaphosa assures competitive overhaul will curb skyrocketing electricity costs

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday vowed to tackle the country's soaring electricity tariffs, acknowledging that the rising cost of power is inflicting severe financial hardship on families and... 

DA declares ANC's 'comrade State' approach a sign of 'terminal decline' as local election race heats up

The DA is taking a hard line against President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent campaign rhetoric, with DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis declaring that the ANC is entering a phase of "terminal decline" ahead... 

Cachalia says decline in serious contact crimes, but GBV a challenge

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, on Friday, announced a downward trend in several of the country’s most severe contact crimes during the release of the first-quarter crime statistics for the... 

DA leads R116m party donations as non-compliant ANC faces IEC penalties

The DA has emerged as the largest beneficiary of political party donations this quarter, while the ANC has been flagged for non-compliance. The Independent Electoral Commission has published the... 

Dlamini-Zuma, Mbalula go head to head in court over vote-buying claims

ANC National Executive Committee member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced she stands firmly by the substance of her concerns regarding financial corruption within internal party contests, as she... 

ANC welcomes failed no confidence motion against Didiza

Following the failed motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, brought by the EFF, the ANC parliamentary caucus welcomed the vote outcome, characterising the EFF's... 

GOOD Party appeals R90 000 Electoral Court fine over funding violations

The GOOD Party has announced its intention to appeal an Electoral Court judgment which found the party and its leadership in breach of the Political Party Funding Act. The court ordered the party... 

Hill-Lewis urges Cachalia to engage on investigative powers for metro police

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed concern over what he says is a lack of engagement by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on the potential expansion of Cape Town Metro Police... 

ActionSA sues ANC’s Maepa over alleged AI-faked claims

ActionSA has launched coordinated actions against the ANC’s Kgoši Maepa, lodging a formal complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and preparing criminal charges over an alleged... 

Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma’s retraction of vote-buying claims

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has welcomed a formal retraction by ANC veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, of allegations linking him to illicit voice notes and... 

Parly flags R300m shortfall at Home Affairs following spike in deportations

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has raised serious concerns over a R341-million financial shortfall facing the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), following intense... 

Oversight tightens as McKenzie faces Parly committee grilling

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie will face an intense parliamentary committee on Tuesday as opposition parties gear up to demand accountability over a multimillion-rand overseas... 

ANC says it has learnt from past mistakes as it vows ‘capable’ municipal leadership ahead of elections

The ANC has the capacity to lead municipalities effectively following a rigorous selection process for its local government election candidates, the party has promised. Speaking on Monday, a day... 

NPA drops corruption charges against top crime intelligence bosses amid Madlanga Commission revelations

The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has formally withdrawn all corruption charges against the Divisional Commissioner of Crime Intelligence Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, and six... 

Border security top of SA-Zim BNC agenda as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe, urging both nations to modernise respective border systems, tackle trans-border crime, and... 

DA wants Parly hearing after scathing SCA ruling on Kusile pollution

The DA has requested an urgent joint oversight hearing in Parliament following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal judgment regarding ongoing pollution at Eskom’s Kusile power station. The party... 

Parly champions coordinated regional strategy for migration governance, expansion of legislative dialogue

Parliament must move beyond reactive measures and lead the charge in building robust governance systems, driving evidence-based policies, and leveraging parliamentary diplomacy to address the... 

DA removes Mark Burke from finance committee amid SARB probe

The DA has removed Mark Burke from Parliament’s finance committee and his role as the party’s finance spokesperson following a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into a company,... 

Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader

President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally objected to the appointment of advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the Chief Evidence Leader for the upcoming parliamentary impeachment inquiry, claiming... 

DA stands by ‘due process’ as MP Mark Burke addresses SARB probe

The DA has affirmed its commitment to due process and the independence of State institutions following reports of a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into financial services company... 

Joburg collapse guarantees national failure, warns CDE report

Preventing the total collapse of Johannesburg must become an urgent national priority. This is the warning issued by Centre for Development and Enterprise director Ann Bernstein, following the... 

Court reinstates NSFAS board, suspends administrator appointment

The Pretoria High Court has granted interim relief suspending the appointment of National Student Financial Aid Scheme Administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula and immediately reinstating the... 

SADC Summit: Ramaphosa calls for regional action on xenophobia, GBV

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday delivered a powerful vision for the renewal of Southern Africa, calling for urgent regional action on gender-based violence, xenophobia, migration and climate... 

Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial postponed as she seeks discharge

The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday postponed the high-profile corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to August 20. The postponement... 

DA lays criminal charges against 10 ‘worst’ municipal managers

The DA announced on Thursday that it will lay criminal charges against 10 municipal managers across nine municipalities, labelling these officials the "worst" in the country due to systemic... 

ConCourt dismisses Phala Phala interdict appeal

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application brought by the African Transformation Movement (ATM), asking for direct access to appeal the halting of the Impeachment Inquiry against... 

DA hits back at GNU partner ANC’s ‘Thatcherite’ critique of manifesto

DA Federal Council Chairperson Ashor Sarupen has hit back at ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula’s criticism of the DA’s newly launched election manifesto, arguing that the ANC's reliance on... 

Mbalula heads to court, Integrity Commission over Dlamini-Zuma's vote-buying claims

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has announced legal action against party veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, following allegations that he distributed money during the party's 2022 national... 

Voters’ Roll Closed: Municipal elections proclaimed for Nov 4

South Africa is officially heading to the polls on November 4 for the highly anticipated 2026 municipal elections. The announcement follows the official gazetting of the date by Minister of... 

NSFAS accuses former board member of stealing laptops meant for needy schools

In a significant move towards organisational accountability, employees of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme have officially opened a criminal case of theft against a former board member for... 

Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya, others

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the extensive recommendations and referrals detailed in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference,... 

Lamola threatens legal action over Dlamini-Zuma’s election-buying claims

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and ANC NEC member Ronald Lamola has issued a strong demand to ANC veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, to publicly retract claims linking him to... 

High Commissioner recalled after controversial Zuma-Gupta meeting in India, new protocol proposed

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal, has been “recalled to headquarters for consultations”. This... 

Civil society demands intersectional, long-term strategies to tackle GBV

Ahead of International Women’s Day, social investment pioneers, corporate leaders, and civil society advocates have renewed the call to treat gender-based violence as a critical national crisis.... 

ActionSA criticises govt over failure to sanction High Commissioner to India

ActionSA has condemned the government's decision to desist from bringing disciplinary action against South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal. The party called on Minister of... 

Politicians laud voter registration drive with surge in registrations by youth, women

Politicians have hailed the conclusion of the final voter registration weekend as a definitive reaffirmation of public faith in South Africa’s democratic structures. The Independent Electoral... 

Amnesty International demands govt action on rising anti-migrant vigilantism

Amnesty International South Africa has urged government to immediately stop vigilante groups from targeting migrants and businesses, citing a rise in unlawful, violent actions. Executive director... 

IEC shifts focus to election day as it records over 700 000 new voters

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially shifted its full attention to final election day preparations following what it describes as a successful conclusion of the final voter...