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Ramaphosa to convene National Convention on S Africa’s future, urges public input
President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that a National Convention, which will set the agenda for the National Dialogue, will be held on August 15. Ramaphosa explained that in the wake of...
ActionSA accuses DA of insecurity, desperation with motion against Tshwane Speaker
ActionSA on Wednesday accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of acting in desperation to destabilise the Tshwane government with its plan to bring a motion of no confidence against Tshwane Speaker of...
Ramaphosa to meet Batohi, denies State capture in the NPA
Ahead of his meeting with National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he does not believe there is State capture in the National Prosecuting Authority...
CDE calls for inquiry into NPA, advises Ramaphosa not to extend Batohi’s tenure
Think tank, Centre for Development and Enterprise executive director Ann Bernstein has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to not extend the term of office of National Director of Public Prosecutions...
Motsoaledi assures SA has robust surveillance systems in place amid new Covid variant
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday assured that South Africa is actively monitoring the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant, known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a...
AfriForum accuses Steenhuisen of playing ‘political game’ in stance on farm attacks
Lobby group AfriForum said on Monday that if Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen does not urgently take official steps to demand the prioritisation of farm attacks, his statements in the US will...
DA says BBBEE risks derailing economic diplomacy efforts, asks Lamola to account
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola to account for what it describes as the continued promotion of the African National Congress’s...
Transformation is a necessity, not a favour – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that economic growth without transformation entrenches exclusion, and that transformation without growth is unsustainable, calling for levers of funding for...
Calls for action on farm attacks not a plea for special treatment – DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Friday, while the adoption of a Joint Parliamentary Committee report on farm murders is a step in the right direction, it believes its 10-point plan will...
ActionSA demands urgent removal of Shamila Batohi
ActionSA said on Friday it will formally write to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi to demand that Advocate Shamila Batohi be removed as the National Director of...
Joburg mayor promises accelerated service delivery with launch of Joburg ‘bomb squad’
In celebration of youth month, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on Thursday launched the Joburg Bomb Squad (JBS), the City’s specialised unit that aims to tackle crime and enhance service delivery....
ActionSA slams Ministers’ travel spend of over R200m during ‘economic crisis’
ActionSA MP Alan Beesley said the revelation from its Government of National Unity Performance Tracker that Ministers in the coalition government have racked up more than R200-million in travel...
Solidarity files complaint with UN’s ILO over SA’s ‘racial abuses’
Trade union Solidarity argued that government’s April publication of employment equity regulations and sectoral targets contradicted a 2023 settlement between the two parties, as it failed to...
Families of anti-apartheid activists welcome new commission, but say it can’t effect remedies
Twenty-five survivors and the families of victims of apartheid-era crimes, along with the Foundation for Human Rights, have expressed support for the establishment of the new judicial commission of...
SA will convene side event at financing conference in Spain, in support of SDGs – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will organise a side event at the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, in pursuit of sustainable funding to back...
ActionSA, EFF blame GNU for minimal GDP growth, while DA calls for ‘hard decisions’ to grow economy
Opposition parties have reacted to South Africa’s 0.1% GDP increase in the first quarter, with ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters laying blame for the dismal growth on the Government of...
DA welcomes court victory against John Hlophe
The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday celebrated its court victory against uMkhonto we Sizwe Member of Parliament Dr John Hlophe after the High Court found that Parliament violated the...
Ramaphosa urges employers to provide opportunities for youth as fifth phase of BEEI is launched
As the fifth phase of the Basic Education Employment Initiative gets underway on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged employers to give young people their next opportunity, mentor their...
SANPC launch has potential to redefine SA’s energy future – ANC
The African National Congress said on Friday that the launch of the South African National Petroleum Company has positioned South Africa to harness its natural resources, reduce dependency on...
Mashatile says public service must be depoliticised if development goals are to be achieved
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday called for urgency in enhancing State capacity, as he acknowledged that there are areas where the country’s State machinery still lags, which he said...
DA supports inquiry into TRC prosecution delays
The Democratic Alliance on Friday expressed support for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into delays in investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases,...
Refine coal, rework empowerment, secure property rights to boost investment – Economic analyst
Independent political and economic advisory firm Private Clients director Dr Frans Cronje argued on Thursday that for South Africa to see a lift in the fixed investment rate, it should refine coal,...
RAF CEO placed on special leave, widespread welcome for 'overdue' development
RISE Mzansi is calling for urgency in a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo, who has been placed on special leave, with immediate...
CDE warns Transformation Fund is flawed, calls for its scrapping
The Centre for Development and Enterprise on Wednesday called for the proposed R100-billion Transformation Fund to be scrapped, saying it is “riddled with gaps, flawed assumptions, and implausible...
‘No to Starlink in South Africa’, EFF asserts
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) vowed to continue opposing, in Parliament and in court, any introduction of Elon Musk's satellite internet constellation Starlink in South Africa, which it said...
DA continues legal action against ‘nil compensation’ in Expropriation Act
The Democratic Alliance Federal Council said it will continue with its case challenging the constitutionality of the Expropriation Act in the High Court, reaffirming its longstanding position...
PSA calls for more vacant govt buildings to be repurposed into GBV shelters
The Public Servants Association has called on Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson to roll out across the country the initiative to repurpose vacant government buildings into...
SIU to investigate maladministration in the Department of Defence
The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration in the Department of Defence and recover any losses the State may have suffered. President Cyril...
Mchunu rubbishes white genocide claim, says Saps will now expand categories in crime stats
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday that reports that suggest there is a genocide in South Africa against whites are “totally unfounded and unsubstantiated”, cautioning the public about...
ANC impressed with Ramaphosa’s ‘maturity’ during talks with Trump
The African National Congress said President Cyril Ramaphosa’s handling of engagements with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, demonstrated “maturity, diplomatic depth, and a steadfast...
AfriForum challenges constitutionality of Expropriation Act in court
Lobby group AfriForum on Wednesday filed an application in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to challenge the constitutionality of the controversial Expropriation Act. The Bill signed by...
Mashatile confident in SA-France cooperation as he meets French business federation
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa and France strengthening their economic links and encouraging closer cooperation, as his trip to the European country...
ANC policies misaligned with voter preferences – IRR survey
Recent survey findings from the South African Institute of Race Relations show that the African National Congress faces significant risks if it does not realign its policies to meet the...
Gwede Mantashe is Acting President as Ramaphosa meets with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as the Acting President of South Africa from May 18 to 22. Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul...
Govt commits to restoring dignity of apartheid victims – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that dealing with the memory of past atrocities is one of the most difficult and delicate tasks a nation can undertake, but noted that it can be a vital...
Steenhuisen vows to mend relations with US as he and Ramaphosa prepare to meet Trump
Ahead of the planned diplomatic engagement between US President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Agriculture and Government of National Unity coalition partner Democratic...
US defends Afrikaner refugee admissions, but offers no proof of genocide claims
US Department of State principal deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott has asserted that the first batch of South African Afrikaners to be granted “refugee” status meet the same standard that is applied...
SAHRC settles racism complaint against Renaldo Gouws
The South African Human Rights Commission announced on Friday that former Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws has agreed to participate in workshops, public education, awareness activities and a...
Motsoaledi confident US aid cuts won't collapse HIV programmes
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi stated on Thursday that government would not allow its decades-long work in the fight against HIV/Aids and TB to collapse because US President Donald Trump decided...
Parly committee wants Ramaphosa to continue engagements with US for ‘meaningful relations’
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation chairperson Supra Mahumapelo has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to continue his efforts for “healthy and meaningful...
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