Amnesty International accuses Trump, Putin, Netanyahu of gross human rights abuses

Amnesty International South Africa has demanded urgent systemic reform, enhanced international solidarity and robust accountability measures to counter a “predatory” geopolitical order that it says... 

Ramaphosa warns global inequality threatens democracy

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday issued a warning regarding the state of global affairs, stating that solidarity, cooperation and friendship are being challenged by the resurgence of narrow... 

DA calls for immediate suspension of arrested Ekurhuleni municipal manager

Ahead of the court appearance of Ekurhuleni municipal manager Kagiso Lerutla, the Democratic Alliance wants Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza to immediately suspend Lerutla pending further... 

Ramaphosa urges long-term partnership with Spain amid broader €62bn investment pipeline

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday alluded to a massive pipeline of 85 investment projects, valued at over €62-billion, with investment partners, emphasising that South Africa is open for... 

NPA, DA warn against undermining judiciary after Malema’s five-year sentence

The National Prosecuting Authority and the Democratic Alliance have condemned threats and remarks directed at Magistrate Twanet Olivier and State prosecutors, warning that these undermine the... 

Mixed reactions to Malema’s five-year sentence

Mixed reactions have emerged following the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in his 2018 firearm case, with some opposition parties and civil society organisations... 

Public has 60 days to comment on Land Occupation Amendment Bill

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane on Thursday urged all South Africans to carefully study and review the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill... 

Phala Phala: ActionSA demands probe into Presidency officials

Following its long battle for the release of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report into the Phala Phala farm robbery, ActionSA now wants Public Protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka... 

Ramaphosa defends appointment of ‘patriotic’ Meyer to ‘recalibrate’ US relations

Despite backlash at his appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on his decision, arguing that Meyer is well qualified to... 

Gwarube flags ‘misinformation’ as deadline for comments on new history curriculum looms

Ahead of the deadline for public comment on the draft history curriculum, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has cautioned against "misinformation", noting that some claims circulating about... 

DA, ActionSA want Qedani Mahlangu prosecuted for Life Esidimeni tragedy

Opposition parties, the Democratic Alliance and ActionSA on Tuesday demanded accountability in the Life Esidimeni case, calling for former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu’s prosecution. While... 

ANC departs from traditional party processes to find local govt leaders ahead of elections

The African National Congress on Friday announced a shift in how it governs and deploys leadership, ahead of the upcoming local government elections, with plans for an intensive headhunting of... 

Ramaphosa makes new ConCourt appointments

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday announced the appointment of Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court with effect from... 

ActionSA wants probe into Phala Phala misconduct findings

ActionSA’s parliamentary team is writing to the Portfolio Committees on the Presidency and on Police to institute an urgent inquiry into reported misconduct by Major General Wally Rhoode and... 

EFF hits out at judiciary over ‘unacceptable’ Phala Phala delay

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Thursday expressed disappointment in delays in the Phala Phala case, stating that it has created the impression that justice is being deferred because the... 

Govt calls for comment on new Bill to strengthen whistleblower protections

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi officially released the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill on Thursday, calling for stakeholders across civil society, business, and... 

SA outperforms Saudi, Greece in Bank of America equity market ranking

Government Communication and Information System acting government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa pointed out on Wednesday that despite a challenging global environment, South Africa’s financial... 

DA’s Rasilingwane says Ekurhuleni ‘leadership crisis’ fuels her bid to be a decisive mayor

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA)’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni Khathutshelo Rasilingwane on Wednesday vowed, ahead of the 2026 local government elections, to implement strict consequence... 

Ramaphosa hands over R40m in symbolic housing cheques to TRC beneficiaries

Housing is not only about shelter, it represents stability, dignity and belonging to a community, President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) housing reparations... 

MKP introduces land expropriation Amendment Bill to extend restitution claims to colonial times

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will on May 27 officially introduce the Constitution Amendment Bill to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, which would allow... 

‘Get up, show up, vote’ – IEC’s call to action ahead of local elections

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa on Wednesday launched its 2026 campaign logo and tagline for the upcoming local government elections: ‘Get up. Show Up. Vote’. Speaking during... 

DA welcomes fuel levy cut, urges efficient spending not more debt

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Tuesday welcomed the R3-a-litre fuel levy decrease, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana coming within close enough striking distance to the party’s proposed... 

High Court dismisses Zuma, Mbeki's bid to recuse Justice Khampepe

The Gauteng High Court dismissed the application brought by former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to withdraw retired Justice Sisi Khampepe as chairperson of the Commission investigating... 

Ramaphosa says municipalities in ‘crisis’, with 63% ‘at risk’

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday stressed the importance of restoring the fortunes of local government to attract investment that creates jobs and boosts provincial economies. He acknowledged... 

Civil society lacks financial clout to compete electorally, political culture shakeup can compensate

Civil society organisation Abahlali-Base Freedom Park community organiser Peter Monethe said on Thursday that although there is a growing and rapid decline in public trust in political parties, it... 

DA launches urgent interdict over CoJ's R10bn wage agreement

The Democratic Alliance is seeking to urgently interdict the R10-billion wage agreement between the City of Johannesburg, and the South African Municipal Workers Union. Last week, the Johannesburg... 

DA wants Saps' Fannie Masemola suspended amid tender corruption scandal

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for South African Police Service (Saps) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to be placed on precautionary suspension, while the R360-million... 

DA offers to work with Godongwana to cushion fuel price shock for consumers

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it is willing to collaborate with Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to urgently reduce the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and general fuel levies by 50% for the... 

AfriForum wants US to sanction Mbalula as it pursues corruption charges, while ANC rejects ‘smear campaign’

Civil rights organisation AfriForum said it will use its comprehensive report on African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula to convince the National Prosecuting Authority to... 

Civil society, business want urgency in solving attorney Chinette Gallichan's murder

Freedom Under Law and Business Against Crime South Africa on Wednesday urged law enforcement to act urgently and decisively in finding the perpetrators responsible for the killing of attorney... 

Former Minister found guilty of misleading Parly on Seta board appointments

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on Tuesday recommended a formal reprimand and apology from former Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane for her... 

Velenkosini Hlabisa urges stronger intergovernmental coordination during meeting with mayors

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa on Friday pointed to an urgent need to strengthen the intergovernmental coordination that underscores political,... 

Parly committee recognises worth in Ramaphosa’s call for change to Seta model

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries said while failures in the sector education and training authorities are mostly related to governance... 

We need to drive broad-based reforms to offset effects of conflict – Ramaphosa  

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that in addressing the unemployment crisis facing the country, government must support small businesses and the informal sector, to create jobs at... 

IFP wins KZN wards from NFP

The Inkatha Freedom Party have won three of five contested by-elections, reclaiming wards held by the National Freedom Party. The party won Ward 7 and Ward 20 in Nongoma local municipality from the... 

Mbalula says 'People’s March' a necessary, timely response to rise in imperialism, external pressure

African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday framed the upcoming “People’s March” as a reaffirmation of the “true values” of the country’s democracy, a rejection of... 

DA wants Mantashe to disclose state of SA’s fuel reserves

The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday urged Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe to declare South Africa's Fuel Reserves amid worries about potential fuel shortages, rationing and... 

Ramaphosa pledges accelerated govt momentum for economic recovery

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government is working harder to increase South Africa’s economic recovery momentum, urging citizens to reflect on whether government is fulfilling the... 

Parly committee, ANC support SANDF deployment as operations underway

Parliament’s Select Committee on Security and Justice and the African National Congress (ANC) have expressed appreciation for the visibility of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in... 

Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation

Solidarity pointed out on Friday that government cannot, through “political rhetoric or administrative manoeuvres”, continue implementing the National Health Insurance system, which is currently...