Paul O’Sullivan to physically testify before Parly Saps committee following earlier misgivings

Forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan will on Tuesday physically appear to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (Saps’)... 

Sars the 'standard-bearer for capable State' – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday applauded the turnaround of South African Revenue Service, saying its rebuilding illustrates the value of Commissions of Inquiry. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly... 

Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe

Parliament has rubbished claims that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is protecting or shielding Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Mogotsi from appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee established to... 

SAJFP wants S Africa to cut all ties with Israel after diplomat’s expulsion

South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Friday urged the South African government to immediately sever all diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging hypocrisy that undermines the country’s moral... 

DA announces W Cape mayoral candidates

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced eight of its 30 Western Cape mayoral candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections, assuring that candidates are fit for purpose. The DA... 

Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming Federal Congress. Speaking in his hometown of Durban,... 

Salga urges consistent municipal payment amid rising debt, better service delivery demanded

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) is urging government departments, businesses and households to meet their obligations by paying for municipal services, including rates and... 

ANCYL wants youth unemployment declared national disaster

The African National Congress Youth League on Tuesday stated that it wants government to declare youth unemployment a national disaster, as it challenges the country’s youth to actively participate... 

DA wants Matthew Goniwe School investigated amid claims of budget cuts for schools

The Democratic Alliance has maintained that the Gauteng Department of Education has reduced all quintile five schools' budgets by 64%, despite denials from the GDE, and now the party wants... 

Energy security, infrastructure development crucial for sustained investment momentum in SA – Nedbank report

The Presidency’s Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks said on Monday that South Africa’s reform agenda is progressing, supporting the prospect of higher growth from 2026 onwards. Speaking... 

MKP wants Batohi’s pension withheld pending Nkabinde inquiry outcome

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Friday approached the Presidency to withhold outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi’s pension benefits, pending the... 

ANC makes commitments to improve municipalities ahead of election

Ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local government election, the African National Congress (ANC) has committed itself to restore functionality and credibility in local government. Speaking during a... 

IFP supports Zulu King’s call to rename KwaZulu-Natal

The Inkatha Freedom Party in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature on Wednesday expressed its full support for Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s suggestion that the KwaZulu-Natal province be renamed... 

SIU returns R1.7bn to NSFAS purse

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has received an injection of R1.7-billion, from unallocated funds recovered by the Special Investigating Unit and which will be returned to the purse for... 

Oscar Mabuyane accuses AbaThembu King, Israeli Embassy of breaching diplomatic protocols

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane said the Israeli Embassy’s recent engagements with provincial institutions, without the approval of government, constituted a clear breach of diplomatic protocol... 

ANC calls for disciplinary action in ballot paper scandal

The African National Congress on Tuesday called for disciplinary action and possibly the laying of criminal charges, following allegations of serious misconduct. Controversy erupted within the... 

ActionSA expands footprint in North West with merger

ActionSA president Herman Mashaba on Monday announced that his party will be joined by the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creatives Congress Movement, under the Green Umbrella... 

ANC condemns scholar transport operators' ‘arrogance’ in flouting law after accident

The African National Congress has condemned recent threats made by scholar transport operators, following the impounding of unroadworthy vehicles, saying this demonstrates “arrogance and... 

DA wants inquiry into ‘flawed’ process concerning Iran's participation in BRICS naval exercise

The Democratic Alliance on Friday called for a judicial inquiry and an urgent parliamentary debate to enforce accountability in the matter involving Iran’s participation in BRICS Plus naval... 

Higher Education Minister outlines reform under way in education sector

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela on Thursday stressed the importance of vocational education in the country’s post-school system, stating that technical and vocational... 

Ramaphosa appoints Deputy Public Protector

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as South Africa’s Deputy Public Protector, for a term of seven years, from February 1. The position of Deputy Public Protector... 

Ramaphosa stresses govt focus on literacy, numeracy for improved education

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday that government is intensifying its focus on “evidence-based teaching” of literacy and numeracy, as he expressed concerns about the slow pace of... 

De Klerk Foundation condemns Nobel Peace Prize being used as ‘political currency’

The FW de Klerk Foundation has slammed Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s decision to give her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump, during her visit to the White... 

Nzimande wants STEM activities in early childhood development

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) increases its focus on early childhood development... 

Justice committee wants ‘full implementation’ of safety protocols at all courts after shooting

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on Tuesday expressed concern about the shooting incident outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court in the south of... 

Ramaphosa greenlights salary increases for MPs, judges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to give his public office bearers a salary increment, from April 1. Spokesperson to the President Vincent Magwenya explained that having considered the... 

2025 matric results show steady improvement in education – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that while the 2025 Matric results showed a steady improvement in quantity and of quality, enhancing the acheivements of recent years, challenges remain.... 

IFP says it will engage NFP to ensure stable governance in KZN amid coalition turbulence

The Inkatha Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it distanced itself from “political gamesmanship”, and said it will engage the National Freedom Party after the latter announced it was pulling out of... 

DA ‘disappointed’ with Dion George’s resignation ahead of inquiry

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed disappointment with Dr Dion George’s resignation ahead of its Federal Legal Commission's probe into alleged violations of the party’s constitution. The... 

SA urges ‘restraint’ in Iran amid violent crackdown

The South African government on Thursday expressed concern at developments in Iran, urging maximum restraint from all parties. Tensions are running high as anti-government protests over rising... 

SA can’t afford to backslide – DA

Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke on Wednesday said South Africa’s institutional infrastructure must continue to be strengthened, particularly the skills needed to... 

ANC welcomes SA’s removal from EU high-risk list

The African National Congress views the European Union’s removal of South Africa from its list of high‑risk third country jurisdictions as a milestone that forms part of a broader journey of... 

DA asks Lamola to report Iran for human rights abuses

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded that International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola report Iran to the United Nations Human Rights Council for “blatant human rights... 

ActionSA to challenge ‘top secret’ Phala Phala report

ActionSA said on Tuesday it has begun preparing legal papers to challenge the decision of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to classify the investigation report into the conduct of... 

Matric results: 88% pass rate but concern over low STEM uptake

Politicians have welcomed the performance of the Matric Class of 2025 in the National Senior Certificate examinations, which saw a national pass rate of 88%, an improvement from 87.3% in 2024.... 

MKP’s leadership shakeup, Brian Molefe appointed treasurer general

The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) on Monday announced a shakeup in its leadership, with the immediate appointment of Brian Molefe as its treasurer general, replacing Mpiyakhe Limba. Limaba was... 

Ramaphosa to hold bilateral talks with UAE President

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week hold bilateral talks with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ahead of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week opening... 

NGO criticises Trump for withdrawing from international bodies

Renewable energy movement 350.org has condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and other international... 

Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access results

The Gauteng Provincial Government on Thursday suggested that Matriculants make use of its Gauteng Matric Results Online System to access their 2025 National Senior Certificate examination results.... 

Mixed reactions to Mothibi’s NDPP appointment

Political parties on Wednesday expressed mixed reactions at the appointment of Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi as the National Director of Public Prosecutions, criticising the...