Families, survivors of apartheid crimes fight Zuma, Mbeki’s court bid

A crucial legal battle is set for the Constitutional Court on June 29, when 25 families and survivors of apartheid-era crimes, alongside the Foundation for Human Rights, will formally oppose an... 

Pretoria pushes back against US criticism on diplomatic engagements

South Africa has issued a formal rebuke following critical remarks made by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III regarding the African nation's foreign policy alignments. On Thursday, the country's... 

SAPS urges taxi industry to use influence to prevent disruption ahead of June 30 march

The South African Police Service has called on the country’s taxi industry to reject any attempts to destabilise South Africa or disrupt economic activity ahead of a planned nationwide protest... 

DA leader reflects on party's inspiring heritage, leadership push in new coalition era

As the DA marks its twenty-sixth birthday, now under the leadership of newly elected federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, he says the occasion serves as a reflection of the party’s historic roots and... 

Outa warns of entrenched S African municipal crisis, as no metro achieves clean audit

Not a single metropolitan municipality in South Africa achieved a clean audit for the 2024/25 financial year, according to the latest Auditor-General reports, with the Organisation Undoing Tax... 

Surge in registrations for S Africa's 2026 local elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) recorded 2.9-million new registrations during the first voter registration weekend on June 20 to 21. This drive increased the national voters' roll to... 

Ekurhuleni budget passed after major ANC concessions

The DA used its voting leverage to force major budgetary concessions from the ANC in Ekurhuleni after three failed budget votes threatened a provincial administration takeover. Key budget... 

Salga demands intervention in political attacks ahead of local elections

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has issued an urgent call for stronger measures to curb political violence and killings following a bloody weekend that left four politically... 

Ramaphosa urges African health sovereignty, self-reliance in wake of Ebola outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the critical need for African nations to establish self-reliance during health emergencies. Stressing that health security is deeply tied to economic... 

ANC hails ‘milestone’ as Post Office applies to exit business rescue

The ANC has welcomed the South African Post Office’s application to exit business rescue, hailing the move as a critical turning point in restoring the State-owned entity to operational health. The... 

Home Affairs extends hours for voter registration weekend

The Department of Home Affairs will extend its operating hours nationwide this weekend to support the Electoral Commission of South Africa's Voter Registration Weekend. All Home Affairs offices... 

Impeachment committee opposes Ramaphosa’s interdict

Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has resolved to formally oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to halt its inquiry. Following a crucial legal briefing, the... 

ANC slams DA’s proposed GNU reshuffle as ‘populist, contradictory’

The ANC on Thursday launched a scathing attack on its coalition partner the DA, claiming its recent Cabinet reshuffle proposals expose “deep political contradictions and a selective respect” for... 

DA reshuffles GNU team: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa remove John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, in a reshuffling of the party's Government of National Unity... 

Foundation condemns ‘reckless’ national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has strongly condemned recent calls for a "national shutdown", labelling the movement as "reckless" and warning that it risks descending into anarchy and... 

ActionSA labels GNU’s tenure a 'failure'

ActionSA has launched a scathing assessment of the Government of National Unity, declaring its two-year tenure a failure that has yielded a bloated executive, record unemployment, and widespread... 

'State capture never ended': Hill-Lewis backs Rasilingwane to clean up Ekurhuleni

The DA has launched its Election Pledges to the people of Ekurhuleni, declaring it a definitive promise that the city will be rescued from crippling institutional corruption and structural... 

Parly committees demand answers after Joburg writes off R13.2bn in unlawful expenditure

Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs have demanded an exhaustive breakdown of the more than... 

SACP blames capitalism, exploitative employers for immigration crisis, condemns vigilantism

The SACP said while it agrees that South Africa cannot tolerate illegal immigration or corruption in its immigration system, the root of the crisis is not migrant workers, but rather capitalism,... 

ActionSA wants three economic Ministers fired over Q1 job losses

ActionSA has intensified its pressure on the Government of National Unity to immediately fire three key economic Ministers following the latest GDP and employment data released by Statistics South... 

ActionSA threatens legal action over ‘SAPS secrecy’ on Phala Phala records

ActionSA has launched an internal appeal against the South African Police Service after the law enforcement agency rejected its Promotion of Access to Information Act application for material... 

Ramaphosa pledges illegal immigration crackdown, promises economic growth push

Following his Sunday night announcement that government is taking decisive action to tackle illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday this will happen simultaneously with... 

S Africa launches ‘historic’ HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir

Describing it as an “historic turning point in South Africa’s national healthcare”, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday officially launched the long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir, in... 

My Vote Counts warns Rise Mzansi’s R30m donation exposes flaws in Party Funding Act

Civil society group My Vote Counts argues that Rise Mzansi’s R30-million loan conversion highlights major flaws in the Political Party Funding Act, saying it allows wealthy donors to obscure their... 

Business leaders demand national govt step in to rescue Joburg from economic collapse

The South African business sector has issued an urgent call to political parties and national government to immediately stabilise the City of Johannesburg’s fiscal and governance crisis. Ahead of... 

DA requests IEC investigation over ANC-Russia ‘disinformation network’

The DA has formally requested that the Independent Electoral Commission launch an immediate investigation into ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and his adviser Bongani Mbindwane. This... 

ANC backs impeachment panel, defends Speaker amid GNU friction

The ANC parliamentary caucus has formally welcomed the establishment of the Section 89 Impeachment Committee, expressing full confidence that the multiparty panel will execute its duties with... 

Liam Jacobs apologises for ‘disgraced departure’ from DA, slams 'ANC cheerleader' PA

In a political turnaround, former PA member Liam Jacobs has officially returned to the DA, issuing a public apology on Tuesday for his "distasteful" and "disgraceful" departure from the official... 

ANCWL President Sisisi Tolashe steps down amid disciplinary actions

The national executive committee of the African National Congress Women’s League has unanimously decided that its President Sisisi Tolashe, must take a leave of absence. This decision allows... 

DA welcomes Liam Jacobs back following departure to PA

The DA has officially welcomed former member Liam Jacobs back into its ranks, framing his return as a testament to the party's “ongoing growth and inclusive vision” for South Africa. Jacobs... 

Malema slams ANC-DA coalition as a ‘betrayal of working class’

EFF leader Julius Malema has launched a scathing critique against the ANC, accusing the yellow party of deep political insecurity and a betrayal of the working class through its coalition with the... 

SANDF confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches

The South African National Defence Force has denied rumours of military deployments for the expected June 30 marches, urging the public to disregard unverified social media claims. The upcoming... 

MKP joins SACP’s 'Conference of the Left' amid ANC abstinence

The MKP has confirmed it will attend the South African Communist Party’s Conference of the Left on Friday, this as alliance partner of the SACP, the ANC, said it would not attend. The alliance... 

Joburg's R97.1bn budget sparks fierce political clash over infrastructure, rising tariffs

The City of Johannesburg has tabled a massive R97.1-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, positioning infrastructure renewal, mobility, and inner-city regeneration as its core pillars.... 

IEC launches 2026 election campaign amid shift toward coalition governance

The Independent Electoral Commission has officially launched its 2026 Local Government Elections campaign, confirming full operational readiness for the upcoming polls on Wednesday, November 4,... 

ANC condemns anti-immigrant vigilantism, validates S African frustrations over unlawful migration

The African National Congress has come out strongly against vigilante groups targeting foreign nationals, warning that acts of intimidation violate South Africa's strict new hate crime laws.... 

Civil society warns against using African migrants as ‘scapegoats’ for S Africa’s structural failures

A coalition of civil society organisations has expressed concerns over the recent surge in xenophobic violence and hostility targeting African migrants and refugees in South Africa. In an open... 

SA pledges $5m to Africa CDC as Ramaphosa rallies continental unity against Ebola outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an initial $5-million contribution to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to bolster a continental response to the escalating... 

Gauteng remains S Africa’s corruption epicentre – Corruption Watch

Nonprofit organisation Corruption Watch on Monday noted a persistent crisis of governance across multiple sectors, with local government and public safety institutions drawing the highest volume of... 

Kieswetter heads up new police panel, as Cachalia announces 9.5% drop in murder rate

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a massive operational turnaround strategy under a comprehensive "police reset agenda" aimed at aggressively dismantling the country's high crime...