Home Affairs opens on limited Saturdays, prioritises matriculants

Minister Leon Schreiber announced on Friday that between September 21 and October 12, Home Affairs branches will be open on Saturdays, between 8:00 and 13:00, for Temporary Identity Certificates,... 

Ramaphosa: Pravin Gordhan’s spear has fallen, it is up to us to pick it up

“He was my comrade, he was also my colleague and he was a very good friend.” These were the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa as he delivered the eulogy at former Minister Pravin Gordhan’s... 

Presidency announces official funeral for Pravin Gordhan

Former Minister Pravin Gordhan will be laid to rest on Thursday, in a category 2 Special Official Funeral. The Presidency announced on Monday that Gordhan’s funeral will take place in Durban, at... 

Ramaphosa: BELA Bill signing reflects Gordhan’s vision for equality

As tributes continue to pour in for former Minister Pravin Gordhan, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday remembered him as a principled and courageous freedom fighter, and said that the signing of... 

Police Minister Mchunu will explore new tech in China to improve Saps’ capacity

In his quest to ensure public safety in South Africa and to strength cooperation in tackling transnational crime and cybercrime, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is heading to China to attend the... 

Minister Simelane will meet with Ramaphosa on VBS matter – Justice Dept

Following Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane’s appearance at the Justice Portfolio Committee meeting on Friday, her department revealed that she is scheduled to meet... 

ActionSA questions EFF, MK Party funding disclosed to IEC and launches legal action against commission

ActionSA wants the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa to investigate the Economic Freedom Fighters and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, claiming that the parties' recent political party... 

Ramaphosa recommits to political, economic ties with Jinping ahead of China-Africa Summit

Ahead of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Beijing, on Monday, where Ramaphosa reaffirmed South... 

Thembi Simelane to meet with Parly committee over VBS allegations

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development and Minister Thembi Simelane will meet on Friday, following allegations levelled against Simelane, relating to a VBS Mutual Bank... 

Parties declare almost R200m in funding with DA, IFP, Rise Mzansi receiving lion’s share

In its first report, since the May elections, detailing political party funding, the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa revealed that between April and June, parties declared almost... 

Ramaphosa pushes on with signing of the second Presidential Health Compact

On Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officiate the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact, despite criticism and an objection lodged by Business Unity South Africa (Busa). The... 

MK Party says Zuma was not informed of ANC expulsion ruling

Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party on Monday accused the African National Congress of using apartheid-era tactics following his expulsion from the former ruling party over the... 

We are fixing the problems and making public procurement more effective – Ramaphosa

With the passing of the Public Procurement Act into law last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident that the State will now get the best value from public procurement. The Act aims to create... 

ActionSA says Zizi Kodwa’s resignation was overdue

After declaring itself the “constructive opposition”, Action SA says the African National Congress’s “mealy-mouthed” acceptance of Zizi Kodwa’s resignation as ANC MP is an indication of their lack... 

Warm welcome for South Africa’s first female Chief Justice

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that he had decided to name Mandisa Maya as the country’s new Chief Justice, from September 1, there has been an overwhelmingly positive reception... 

DA approaches court to interdict Hlophe from serving on JSC

The Democratic Alliance has approached the Western Cape High Court to have the National Assembly’s decision to appoint John Hlophe as a parliamentary representative to the Judicial Service... 

We did not vote for R200 Joburg electricity tariff – GOOD Party

In the wake of the controversy surrounding the new electricity surcharge of R200 for prepaid customers in Johannesburg, the GOOD Party has slammed parties and organisations that accused it of... 

DA suspends MP Renaldo Gouws over inflammatory videos

Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws has been immediately suspended from all party activities and will face disciplinary charges for an inflammatory video which shows him using racist and violent... 

Ramaphosa pledges to be a President for all South Africans in inaugural speech, as he warns against dissent

“The formation of a government of national unity is a moment of profound significance. It is the beginning of a new era.” This was the statement made by Cyril Ramaphosa in his inaugural speech, at... 

DA takes key Finance, Infrastructure portfolios under new KZN Premier Thami Ntuli

The first signs of the Government of National Unity are apparent in KwaZulu-Natal following the inauguration of the Inkatha Freedom Party’s Thami Ntuli, as Premier on Tuesday, and his appointment... 

DA welcomes Winde’s re-election as W Cape Premier

The Western Cape Parliament held its first sitting on Thursday when it saw the re-election of Alan Winde as Western Cape Premier for another five years, which the Democratic Alliance has welcomed.... 

Maropene Ramokgopa takes over as acting Minister after Kodwa’s resignation

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa will act as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture following Zizi Kodwa’s resignation. President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

ActionSA’s Mashaba, Beaumont step back from Parliament to focus on growing party

Fresh off the results of the 2024 national elections, ActionSA is setting its sights on the 2026 local government elections, ahead of which it is focusing on party growth. Party leader Herman... 

Zizi Kodwa resigns as Minister amid corruption charges

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has announced his resignation, hours after he appeared in court over corruption charges. Evidence from the Zondo commission of enquiry points to Kodwa... 

Independent Zackie Achmat says he won't adhere to ‘flawed’ Political Party Funding Act ahead of elections

Independent candidate Zackie Achmat has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa, the National Prosecuting Authority and the South African Police... 

NHI is ANC’s last stand – Steenhuisen

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Monday night announcement that he would sign the controversial National Health Insurance Bill into law on Wednesday, is a move made out of “sheer desperation”. This was... 

GOOD Party gets endorsement from Compatriots of South Africa

While political party Compatriots of South Africa will not be contesting the upcoming elections, it has given its support to the GOOD Party, and wants its supporters to vote for GOOD, following... 

Cope’s Tom Mofokeng wants big business to thrive, to grow Gauteng and SA

Congress of the People's Gauteng Premier candidate and chairperson Tom Mofokeng is focussed on ensuring that large multinational companies are able to work with the State to ensure Gauteng is... 

Lekota to stay on in Cope after retirement, urges voters to consider party’s track record this election

Outgoing leader of Congress of the People Mosiuoa Lekota said he was following the prescripts of the party’s constitution when he announced his retirement but stressed that he is not leaving the... 

DA unhappy about Zanu-PF election observers, RISE Mzansi agrees but calls DA hypocrites

The Democratic Alliance and RISE Mzansi have both expressed dissatisfaction with reports that the African National Congress has reached out to Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe to be observers in South Africa’s... 

Zackie Achmat is ready to be your MP but won't vote for Steenhuisen as President

Former African National Congress member, prominent activist and now independent candidate Zackie Achmat believes a coalition government is likely after the 2024 elections but advised that stability... 

Ramaphosa hits back at DA advert that depicts burning SA flag

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) latest political advertisement has raised the ire of President Cyril Ramaphosa who is urging political parties to uphold the dignity of South Africa’s national... 

Eskom takes City Power to court over R1bn debt

State power utility Eskom has said it has "no choice" but to approach the Johannesburg High Court to force City Power to pay just over R1-billion in unpaid debt. Eskom noted that City Power began... 

SA can climb towards 4% growth in coming years, if constraints are addressed

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection executive director Joel Netshitenzhe delivered the keynote address at the Black Business Summit on Monday, where he was optimistic of South Africa... 

Labour Party files court papers to postpone election date

The Labour Party wants the Constitutional Court to find in its favour to postpone the date of the upcoming elections to July or August, citing Electoral Court delays in its case to reopen the... 

An ACDP govt promises safety, respect and a return of the death penalty if elected

The African Christian Democracy Party is underscoring its commitment to a safer South Africa for citizens and investors, with an emphasis on respect for all and a promise to bring back the death... 

DA wants committee to investigate ‘inflated’ salary of Parliament Secretary

The Democratic Alliance has tabled a motion for the establishment of an ad hoc joint committee to investigate allegations that Secretary to Parliament Xolile George’s renumeration package was... 

Water disruptions must not turn into another Eskom – Uasa

Trade union Uasa has warned that if Gauteng's water disruptions are not addressed soon, the situation could end up as “a second Eskom”. South Africa was introduced to loadshedding in 2007, after... 

Treasury welcomes IMF report ranking SA top 3 in fiscal transparency

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Report has placed South Africa in the top three countries in terms of transparent fiscal practices, which National Treasury... 

ANC gunning for outright majority in election, not concerned with coalitions or Zuma’s MK Party

The African National Congress is confident, ahead of the May 29 elections, of an outright win and has not spent time discussing a coalition strategy, nor is it concerned about its former President...