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... 

MKP redeploys Shivambu to National Assembly for violating party’s constitution

The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party has removed Floyd Shivambu as the party’s secretary-general and has redeployed him to represent the party in the National Assembly, following a recent trip to Malawi to... 

Parliament calls for public input on Constitution in yearly review

As South Africa undertakes its yearly review of the Constitution, Parliament is urging members of the public to exercise their democratic right and make submissions on any part of the Constitution... 

CoJ promises forensic investigation into sale of Diepkloof Hostel following deadly clash

City of Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi Mabaso has assured Diepkloof residents in Soweto that the municipality will launch a forensic probe into the sale of the Diepkloof Hostel,... 

Diplomacy and dialogue stronger than weapons, says Ramaphosa during Zelenskyy visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in South Africa on Thursday for an official visit with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss bilateral cooperation and peace diplomacy, just as... 

RISE Mzansi says GNU rules of engagement need to be strengthened, after meeting with ANC

In a meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) on Friday,  Government of National Unity (GNU) partner RISE Mzansi expressed its commitment to the coalition government but advised that the... 

Trade rules must be recalibrated, Ramaphosa tells WTO on 30th anniversary

In wishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO) well on its thirtieth anniversary, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the body to uphold its aims to ensure smooth, predictable and free trade, amid what... 

IFP, ANC meeting highlights VAT increase as 'most viable' short-term solution

Government of National Unity (GNU) partners the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the African National Congress (ANC) held Budget impasse discussions on Thursday, and affirmed their commitment to the... 

Government denies deployment of SANDF at GBV protest in Matatiele

Government has denied accusations that South African National Defence Force soldiers were deployed to Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, this week, where protestors demanded justice following the... 

ANC, ActionSA meet to discuss Budget, stress no GNU talks took place

A meeting between the African National Congress and ActionSA on Wednesday did not include discussions about a reconstituted Government of National Unity. This was the statement coming out of both... 

‘Single party rule is over’ – DA says it’s willing to discuss power sharing with ANC

Amid tensions in the Government of National Unity, the Democratic Alliance on Monday reiterated its commitment to growing the economy and creating jobs, but wants GNU partner the African National... 

AfriForum takes fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant international

With no local satisfaction for AfriForum in its legal fight against the “Kill the Boer” chant, the lobby group is taking its fight overseas, in the hope that it can find international platforms... 

AfriForum wants Ramaphosa to publicly condemn EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant

Lobby group AfriForum wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to publicly condemn the anti-apartheid “Kill the Boer” chant, sang by Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema on Friday, during a Human... 

Lamola meets with Rasool after US expulsion, will present report to President

Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool has met with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, following his expulsion from the US by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rasool, who arrived... 

Mashatile assures business of govt commitment to land reform, US relations, GNU

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday addressed the BizNews Conference, in the Western Cape, where he gave government assurance on investment-linked policies to business leaders in... 

MKP, ATM join forces ahead of elections

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party and the African Transformation Movement have agreed to work together, as parties prepare for the 2026 Local Government Elections and the 2029 General Elections. Following... 

Ramaphosa notes Gauteng’s pivotal role, as he undertakes service delivery oversight engagement

Following oversight visits to Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday met with the Johannesburg Metro Council, as part of the seventh administration’s priority... 

DA delegation returns from US as it attempts to ‘stabilise relations’

Following a recent Solidarity Movement delegation visit to the US amid tensions between Washington and Pretoria, the Democratic Alliance also undertook a visit to the US capital this week, in an... 

If US passes Bill to review relations with SA, it will be ANC’s fault – Solidarity Movement

Following discussions with representatives in the US, the Solidarity Movement has issued a warning to the South African government that a Bill is being considered by the US to review bilateral... 

Erosion of multilateralism a threat to global growth, stability – Ramaphosa

“At this time of global uncertainty and escalating tension, it is now more important than ever that the members of the G20 work together.” This was the message President Cyril Ramaphosa had on... 

Mbalula announces ANC KZN’s new top 6 as party prepares for local elections

Following a dismal showing at the polls in the last general election the African National Congress reconfigured its Provincial Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal with the hope that the new leadership will... 

Injured SANDF soldiers repatriated from DRC

The South African National Defence Force said on Tuesday that a group of critically injured soldiers have been repatriated from Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to receive medical... 

Ramaphosa invites Zelenskyy for State visit to S Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a State visit to South Africa, following a range of engagements Zelenskyy held with global... 

‘Cooperation is our greatest strength’, Ramaphosa tells foreign ministers at G20 meeting

In his address during the first G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting under a South African G20 Presidency, Cyril Ramaphosa reflected on the interconnected challenges of geopolitical tensions, rising... 

‘Trump is not the President of S Africa’: SACP condemns ‘imperialist agenda’

The South African Communist Party has reiterated its support for land expropriation, in line with the Constitution, as it responded to US President Donald Trump's opposition to the policy. On...