MVC asks parties to make coalition plans public before elections

Political parties have until 5pm on October 5 to respond to nongovernmental organisation My Vote Counts and outline their plans for coalition negotiations before the local government elections on... 

ANC loses case against IEC, calls for ‘calm, discipline’ from members

The Electoral Court has delivered a blow to the ANC ahead of the November 4 local government elections, after it dismissed the party’s appeal against the Independent Electoral Commission’s... 

Ekurhuleni murders: Busa says ‘all-in response’ needed as it offers support

Business Unity South Africa has lent its voice to the recent outrage expressed by all sectors of South Africa’s society, following the discovery of eight women’s bodies, in murder cases being... 

East Rand killings: Ramaphosa promises ‘no stone left unturned’ as ANCWL calls for debate on death penalty, castration

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday issued assurances to the public that the recent spate of murders of women in the East Rand area, in Gauteng, will be prioritised as a seventh body was revealed... 

CDE report says Joburg budget is ‘disconnected from reality’, with water failures biggest risk

With unpaid bills owed to the City of Johannesburg rising from about R15-billion in 2014/15 to nearly R72-billion in 2024/25, the Centre for Development and Enterprise cautions that the City’s... 

KZN Premier urges SADC to renew commitment to public diplomacy as leaders meet

Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s public lecture for the 46th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli urged... 

MKP calls ConCourt dismissal of Phala Phala interdict appeal ‘lazy’

The MKP on Thursday said the Constitution Court’s decision to dismiss an application asking for direct access to appeal the halting of the Impeachment Inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa was... 

Tony Leon defends communications firm: 'We have never sought to influence ministers'

Tony Leon has denied allegations by fellow former DA leader John Steenhuisen that his communications firm, Resolve Communications, sought to influence DA ministers, saying the claims are false and... 

Broken system inflaming xenophobic tensions – Amnesty International

Ahead of the planned nationwide June 30 protests against illegal immigration, Amnesty International South Africa has accused government of inflaming tensions between South Africans and other... 

ANC, ActionSA call for investigation into Steenhuisen’s allegations against Tony Leon

The ANC and ActionSA on Monday issued separate statements calling for an investigation into the allegations made recently by former DA leader John Steenhuisen after he was removed as Minister of... 

Ramaphosa warns against vandalism, violence ahead of June 30 protests

As South Africa gears up for national protests against illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday stressed that while the right to protest is enshrined in the country’s Constitution,... 

RISE Mzansi, GOOD will contest 2026 local election together

Political parties RISE Mzansi and GOOD have announced a “strategic cooperation framework” that will see both parties partner up to contest the 2026 local government election in November. In a joint... 

Ramaphosa fires Social Development Minister

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday dismissed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development, after widespread calls for her removal. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons... 

Impeachment or GNU?: Hill-Lewis says no trade-off for accountability in government

Despite being in a crucial coalition alliance with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress, Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis is clear that there will be no trade-off for... 

NPA gives the go-ahead for prosecutions in Life Esidimeni tragedy

The National Prosecuting Authority said on Monday that implicated individuals in the drawn out Life Esidimeni investigation and legal proceedings will be prosecuted, giving families a ray of hope... 

Ramaphosa: Local investment dominates as economic momentum builds

Hot off the success of R890-billion in investment pledges made at the South Africa Investment Conference last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that most of the pledges were made by... 

MKP reinstates John Hlophe to leadership

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has welcomed back, with immediate effect, suspended party member John Hlophe as its first deputy president and leader in Parliament. Hlophe was suspended in November for... 

Ramaphosa points to eThekwini’s ‘progress’ in improving local govt ahead of elections

“When local government fails, the impact is felt by communities, businesses and households. When local government works well, villages, towns and cities become engines of opportunity and growth.”... 

Presidency assumes control of Iran naval inquiry from Defence Department

The probe into Iran’s participation in the BRICS Plus naval exercises, held in South Africa in January, is being relocated from the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to the Presidency. This... 

S Africa, allies raise concerns of violence against Sumud Flotilla

Sixteen countries have issued a joint statement, warning against violence directed at Global Sumud Flotilla, following recent reports of drone strikes targeting the civil society initiative. The... 

ActionSA wants IEC investigation into ANC over allegations of unlawful election tactics

ActionSA says it is liaising with the Independent Electoral Commission to lodge a formal dispute against the African National Congress for alleged electoral irregularities. ActionSA want the IEC to... 

Defence Dept postpones naval exercise with Russia, China amid clash with G20 activities

The Department of Defence said on Friday that its joint naval exercise with Russia and China will be postponed this year, owing to the upcoming G20 activities planned under South Africa’s... 

ANC to reject Stan Mathabatha’s decision to step aside

The African National Congress, guided by its quest for renewal, unity and accountability, has decided to reject its Limpopo provincial chairperson Stan Mathabatha's decision to step aside from his... 

Ramaphosa attends Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to 'deepen ties', faces criticism from former DA spokesperson

President Cyril Ramaphosa has undertaken a trip to Zimbabwe to attend the official opening of the neighbouring country’s Agricultural Show, in its 130th year, as a guest of honour. The Presidency... 

AfriForum probes legality of Nersa settlement with Eskom

Lobby group AfriForum said on Friday that it will consult with its legal team about the constitutionality of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) behind-closed-doors settlement... 

Malema found guilty of hate speech, DA welcomes ruling

The Western Cape Equality Court has found Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech in a case stemming from comments made at an EFF rally in 2022. The case was brought by... 

SANDF rubbishes claims that army chief ‘giving the middle finger’ to Minister Motshekga

The South African National Defence Force has come out in defence of its head General Rudzani Maphwanya, dismissing claims that he is defying Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie... 

Amid tariff pressures, Ramaphosa calls for economic diplomacy and multilateralism

Back from his trip to Japan, where he attended the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored the importance of the forum to... 

'The enemies of the US are not the enemies of South Africa' – EFF says Maphwanya must not apologise

The Economic Freedom Fighters has waded into the controversy surrounding the remarks made by South African National Defence Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya during his visit to Iran, with the... 

Parly committees to meet with Ministers over Maphwanya’s comments in Iran

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Portfolio Committee on International Relations will hold a meeting with the Ministers of the associated departments on the recent... 

‘ANC has hijacked National Dialogue’ – Solidarity Movement and its institutions pull out of convention

Following the withdrawal of seven legacy foundations from the upcoming National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team, the Solidarity Movement and its institutions, AfriForum and Solidarity, have... 

Rejigged organising committee formed after withdrawal of legacy foundations from National Dialogue task team

Representatives from civil society, social partners, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), the University of South Africa (Unisa) and the Presidency will now form part of... 

ActionSA blames lack of foreign patient tracking for ‘unmanaged demand’ on public healthcare system

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi revealed in a Parliamentary reply to ActionSA that the health department does not track the number of documented or undocumented foreign nationals who access... 

Solidarity plans another trip to the US as it reveals five-point tariff plan

Trade union Solidarity revealed on Wednesday that it will soon make another trip to the US amid the tariff announcement by the US, but in the meantime, the organisation has devised a five-point... 

Ramaphosa: We’re engaging with the US, but also exploring other export markets

With the threat of 30% tariffs on South African exports to the US looming from August 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured that discussions with the US are ongoing and expressed optimism about... 

DA claims Mcebisi Jonas was denied US visa months ago

It has been widely presumed that South Africa has been scrambling to mend ties with the US before tariffs of up to 30% kick in on August 1, but the Democratic Alliance is claiming that Special... 

Ramaphosa to address the nation on Mkhwanazi’s allegations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has resolved to address South Africa on Sunday, on the recent allegations levelled against political and South African Police Service leadership by KwaZulu-Natal Police... 

Mbeki, Biko, Luthuli Foundations intervene in Labour Party’s court case to stop National Dialogue

The Labour Party said on Friday that it has received notice from the lawyers representing the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Steve Biko Foundation and the Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation of their... 

‘I will not yield to threats and ultimatums’ – Ramaphosa hits back at Steenhuisen and Whitfield

“Let it be clear that the President shall not yield to threats and ultimatums, especially coming from members of the Executive that he has the prerogative to appoint in accordance with the... 

dtic to review BBBEE measures to strengthen efficacy – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) is considering a review of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) measures to...