DA challenges Parly Secretary’s ‘irregular appointment’, salary increase

The DA will file court papers in the Western Cape High Court to have the appointment and salary of Secretary to Parliament Xolile George declared unlawful and set aside. This legal move targets... 

Operation Vulindlela reports broader sweep, though progress uneven in Q1

National Treasury on Friday highlighted sustained structural reforms aimed at reviving the country’s network industries, fixing local governance, and building a highly competitive investment... 

Impeachment Committee launches appeal against Phala Phala interdict

The Section 89 Impeachment Committee met on Wednesday to deliberate on the Western Cape High Court ruling delivered last Friday, and resolved to appeal to the Constitutional Court to challenge the... 

Final weekend to register to vote, urges IEC

The Independent Electoral Commission is entering its final phase of operational readiness ahead of the final voting station-based registration weekend and is urging voters to make use of the... 

DA demands answers over Army Chief’s Moscow visit

The DA will submit urgent parliamentary questions to Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga following an official visit to Moscow by Chief of the South African Army... 

Parly welcomes Treasury’s release of R7.1bn in municipal funds, but says it will be monitored

Parliament’s joint oversight committees have welcomed National Treasury’s announcement that the remaining R7.1-billion in withheld local government equitable share transfers will be released to 49... 

ANC pledges ‘strict financial discipline’ strategy ahead of local elections

The ANC is rolling out a targeted local government intervention programme to address systemic failures in water, electricity, refuse, and roads, through a dual strategy of enforcing strict... 

Ramaphosa promises action against criminality in water sector as govt launches reforms

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged swift and firm action against criminal networks and corrupt individuals benefiting from irregular water contracts and intentional infrastructure damage, amid... 

Ramaphosa accepts IDAC head’s resignation amid inquiry interference claims

Advocate Andrea Johnson has resigned as Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption with immediate effect, prompting the DA to emphasise the need for an independent inquiry free from... 

Chapter 9 bodies' inquiry into GBVF justice failures backed by Parliament

A joint inquiry by three Chapter 9 institutions could finally expose the systemic failures denying justice to survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), according to the Parliamentary... 

Shanthie Naidoo honoured for fierce anti-apartheid resilience

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) on Friday paid tribute to anti-apartheid stalwart Shanthie Naidoo Tweedie (91) following her passing on Thursday, highlighting her extraordinary courage during... 

Court halts Phala Phala impeachment process, Ramaphosa pledges cooperation

The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an urgent interim interdict, pausing Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process. Delivered on Friday, the ruling halts the... 

DA lays Public Protector complaint against McKenzie over R110m fund

The DA has officially filed a complaint with the Public Protector against Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, alleging that he violated his oath of office to benefit his inner... 

Ramaphosa clears Andrew Chauke to resume DPP duties

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially exonerated Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke, following findings by the Nkabinde Panel of Enquiry that he is, indeed, fit to... 

Parly extends deadline for Phala Phala enquiry evidence leader

Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee met on Wednesday to deliberate on the nominations for an evidence leader and review the draft terms of reference that will guide its upcoming enquiry,... 

Holomisa calls for practical partnership plan to transform SANDF infrastructure

The Department of Defence and Military Veterans is shifting toward practical public-private partnerships to modernise its vast infrastructure and leverage strategic State assets. However, Defence... 

Mashaba appeals to Treasury for strict oversight amid Joburg liquidity crisis

ActionSA leader and the party’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba has formally requested the intervention of Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to oversee and monitor National... 

Operation PROSPER deals heavy blow to illicit mining, organised crime

In a massive nationwide crackdown, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have intensified joint, multi-disciplinary efforts under Operation... 

ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala ‘police whitewash'

ActionSA has initiated legal proceedings in the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside the South African Police Service's disciplinary findings clearing Major-General Wally Rhoode and... 

MKP wants NDPP to suspend IDAC head over interference allegations

The MKP has given the National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi seven days to provide written confirmation of steps taken in the suspension of Investigating Directorate Against... 

SA, Namibia to hold 4th Binational Commission in Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will co-chair the fourth session of the South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission on Friday in Pretoria. The high-level... 

Absa joins Home Affairs digital partnership to offer smart IDs

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced another major milestone in its digital transformation strategy as Absa officially went live with digital Smart ID applications. This rollout marks... 

DA urges Ramaphosa to task SIU, SSA with public service lifestyle audits

The DA has formally requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to issue a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to partner with the State Security Agency (SSA) for mandatory public... 

DA demands release of National Water Crisis Action Plan after Speaker rejects debate

The DA on Tuesday reiterated its demand for the immediate publication of the National Water Crisis Action Plan and its current implementation status, in whatever form it may exist, following a... 

Makashule Gana representing Parly in Phala Phala court battle against Ramaphosa

The Western Cape High Court is scheduled to hear an urgent legal challenge on Wednesday and Thursday, positioning Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee chairperson Makashule Gana, at the... 

Ramaphosa calls on S Africans to use Mandela Day to fight poverty, inequality

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to use the upcoming Nelson Mandela International Day to refocus national efforts on tackling deep-seated poverty and inequality. Writing in his... 

Hill-Lewis demands permanent Police Minister amid national crime crisis

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently appoint a permanent Minister of Police, warning that the country cannot fight the perpetual crime crisis with... 

EFF demands immediate public release of Madlanga Commission’s first, second interim reports

The EFF is demanding the immediate, public release of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's first and second interim reports, criticising the Presidency's secrecy and its handling of the... 

Ramaphosa heads to France for high-level engagements

President Cyril Ramaphosa is embarking on a three-day official working visit to France to advance global education reform, strengthen bilateral ties, and honour fallen South African soldiers. The... 

Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to November

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the final report deadline for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. The... 

‘ANC neglect’ collapsing SA’s foreign service assets – DA

The DA has on Thursday fiercely condemned the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) following the sudden, unannounced closure of the South African High Commission to the UK... 

MKP, EFF reject Treasury’s ‘punitive’ R13.5b municipal funding freeze

The MKP and the EFF have strongly condemned the National Treasury’s decision to temporarily withhold R13.5-billion in local government equitable share transfers from 69 non-compliant... 

Nkabane appointed acting chairperson of Agriculture Committee

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has officially elected Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as its acting chairperson, invoking Rule 159 of the National Assembly Rules to ensure stable leadership. The... 

DA to lead massive anti-crime march in Nelson Mandela Bay

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis will on Friday spearhead what is anticipated to be the largest anti-crime demonstration in Nelson Mandela Bay’s recent history. The mobilisation comes as communities... 

ConCourt strikes down refugee barriers, reaffirms non-refoulement

In a major victory for human rights advocates, the Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down a unanimous judgment on Tuesday, striking down highly controversial provisions of South Africa’s... 

SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly refuted claims surrounding the death of a Nigerian national in Sunnyside, Pretoria, labelling the reports as misleading and baseless. This... 

ActionSA escalates Phala Phala battle, accuses SAPS of shielding Ramaphosa

ActionSA has officially approached the Information Regulator in a bid to force the release of crucial Phala Phala evidence that it believes could implicate President Cyril Ramaphosa in perjury.... 

Home Affairs boosts border force with 301 new immigration officers

The South African Department of Home Affairs has initiated a major recruitment drive to hire 301 additional immigration officers, aiming to drastically bolster the country's border security and law... 

DA demands immediate lifestyle audit following Dina Pule’s controversial return to Cabinet

A fierce political battle has ignited following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent Cabinet reshuffle, which saw the controversial return of Dina Pule as the new Social Development Minister. The DA... 

DA wants inquiry over high commissioner meeting with Zuma, Gupta in India

The DA has called on International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola to launch an urgent departmental inquiry into whether South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal...