No political will from govt to tackle ‘hijacked’, unsafe buildings – Mashaba

ActionSA founder and leader Herman Mashaba told Polity on Friday that the South African government has no political will to deal with the increasingly dangerous issue of hijacked and unsafe... 

'Reorganisation' of politics afoot in S Africa – SACP’s Mapaila

South African Communist Party (SACP) general secretary Solly Mapaila said on Thursday that South Africa is in the throes of a "reorganisation" of politics, which poses a danger in terms of the... 

SA is under siege by rampant crime levels – Cosatu President

Congress of South African Trade Unions president Zingiswa Losi said on Wednesday that as the recent crime statistics painted a bleak picture, there is no exaggeration that the country is under... 

Ramaphosa says SA is ready to work with China, ahead of Brics Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday said that South Africa is ready to work with China ahead of the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping on his fourth State visit to South Africa to attend the... 

Govt has paid over R330m of taxpayer money in Marikana litigation

Solicitor General Fhedzisani Pandelani revealed on Thursday that the State has used over R330-million in taxpayer money to deal with claims relating to the Marikana massacre lodged against... 

Cape Town Mayor says taxi strike has been damaging to tourism

The City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis told Polity on Friday that the recent taxi strike, which has claimed the lives of five people, including a British doctor, has been damaging to the... 

Steenhuisen claims ANC membership is best defence against rule of law as Zuma is released from prison, again

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Friday that the new policy by President Cyril Ramaphosa which has allowed Jacob Zuma to go free has shown that the African National Congress... 

We accept criticism of the ANC, Mbalula says as he outlines renewal plan

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula admitted on Thursday that as the ruling party in government, the ANC has not done enough to better the lives of South Africans, and... 

Multi-party formation seeks guidance from civil society ahead of convention

The political parties exploring a multi-party agreement are reaching out to civil society organisations ahead of their national convention, in the belief that collaboration will result in... 

IFP is solid, united – Hlabisa denies internal crisis

Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has  denied that there is crisis within the party, and assured that the IFP is “solid, strong, and united”. Hlabisa was speaking on Tuesday... 

No one will unseat ANC in KZN – provincial secretary

KwaZulu-Natal African National Congress provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo stated on Tuesday that no one will unseat the ANC in the province in the 2024 elections, as he boasted that the current... 

Mbalula hopes legislative framework will restore order in coalition govts

African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula argued, on Friday, that the legislative framework to regulate coalition governments should be put in place to safeguard democracy,... 

EFF gears up for 2024 elections as Malema declares anniversary celebrations a success

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema on Wednesday declared the party’s tenth-anniversary celebration a success and said the EFF is preparing for the 2024 elections. Last week, the... 

Solidarity intervenes to ‘save’ SA-US Agoa agreement

Solidarity Research Institute economic researcher Theuns du Buisson said on Tuesday that his union is in discussions with US diplomats to ensure that South Africa is not kicked out of the African... 

We want to see no murders in WC – MEC Allen

Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Reagen Allen said on Friday that his province is determined to fight crime despite recent quarterly crime statistics which revealed that 39... 

Race still a factor in SA – Macro-Social Report

Independent think-tank Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) Director of Operations Dr Yacoob Abba Omar said on Thursday that race is still a factor in the country while unveiling... 

South African Sign Language is now the country’s 12th official language

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the signing of the South African Sign Language Bill as the twelfth official language is a real milestone in the country’s democracy. In May, the National Assembly... 

PSA warns govt against using NHI for electioneering

The Public Servants Association on Tuesday expressed concern that government is using the introduction of the National Health Insurance to campaign for the 2024 elections. The PSA is also calling... 

SA will remain a member of ICC – ANC's Nomvula Mokonyane

African National Congress (ANC) first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane stressed on Monday that South Africa will remain a member of the International Criminal Court, however, she stressed... 

Mashatile confirms security detail involved in highway assault

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday condemned acts of violence by his security detail and appealed to South Africans to allow law enforcement to complete its investigation. This follows a... 

S African food value chain is not transparent – advocacy group

Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD) Programmes coordinator Mervyn Abrahams  on Monday expressed concern that the food value chain in South Africa is not transparent, as more... 

Ramaphosa suspends judges for alleged misconduct

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Justices Tshifhiwa Maumela and Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi on suspension following allegations of misconduct by excessively delaying the handing down of a... 

KZN ANC, alliance partners to host energy summit

The African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal, along with its alliance partners, the South African Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions, have agreed on the need for an... 

Solidarity takes government to court over NHI

Solidarity CE Dr Dirk Hermann on Wednesday said his union is getting ready for what it calls a major court case against the government’s plans for National Health Insurance (NHI) which were... 

Parly education chair says no need for Motshekga to step down following dismal PIRLS results

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education chairperson Bongiwe Mbinqo-Gigaba has told Polity that the matter of reading in schools cannot be politicised, even as calls for the removal of Basic... 

Brigety would have been instructed by Washington in SA/Russia matter – Prof John Stremlau

University of the Witwatersrand International Relations visiting professor John Stremlau on told Polity on Monday that he doubts that US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety would allege that... 

DA accuses Motshekga of presiding over a regression in education

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister for Basic Education Baxolile Nodada has said that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has regressed the education system over 14 years, following the... 

SANDF confirms SA army chief’s visit to Russia amid arms saga

The South African National Defence Force has confirmed that South African army chief Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha is in Moscow, in Russia for a bilateral meeting between the two military... 

Busa affirms support for an NHI backed by public/private collaboration

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) CEO Cas Coovadia on Thursday stressed the organisation’s support for the establishment of National Health Insurance, but only if there is collaboration between... 

Coalitions remain in perilous state, ANC wants to bring stability, says Mbalula

African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday that coalitions in the country are "in a state of disaster" but he gave assurances that the ANC is working on leading... 

Mashatile pays tribute to Tiego Moseneke

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday expressed his condolences to the family of Tiego Moseneke following his passing on Wednesday evening. Moseneke, brother to retired judge Dikgang Moseneke,... 

IEC ready to host ‘corrupt free’ election in 2024

South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission has assured South Africans of a corrupt free election as the country gears up to vote in the 2024 national and provincial election. IEC Deputy... 

Treasury assures transparency, accountability not compromised with Eskom’s financial exemption

Following backlash after the issue on Friday of a special Government Gazette by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana, which revealed that Eskom would be exempt from declaring its irregular,... 

ActionSA congratulates John Steenhuisen on his re-election

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has congratulated Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on his re-election and extended a hand of partnership in working together to remove the African National... 

Saps Rural Safety Strategy a ‘tick box’ exercise – DA’s Andrew Whitfield

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Police Andrew Whitfield on Wednesday criticised the South African Police Service Rural Safety Strategy under police Minister Bheki Cele’s watch as a mere... 

South Africa is becoming a failed State – Peter Hain

Member of the House of Lords of the UK Lord Peter Hain believes South Africa is on its way to becoming a failed State and has warned that unless corrupt politicians and incompetent officials are... 

DA says Ramokgopa’s ‘reckless remarks’ will reverse energy gains

The Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Kevin Mileham said on Friday that Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa's remarks, which suggest there is no urgency to... 

DA welcomes Health Ombud report into 'filthy, unsafe' Rahima Moosa Hospital

The Democratic Alliance’s shadow MEC for Health Jack Bloom has welcomed the Health Ombuds report, which revealed that the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital is unsafe. The Health Ombud was... 

Ramaphosa says Electricity Ministry is temporary following outcry around bloated Cabinet

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the size of his cabinet should be guided by the needs of the country, as he defended adding an Electricity Ministry to what most politicians see as a... 

W Cape appoints former Eskom exec to tackle energy issues in the province

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said following his last meeting with Andre de Ruyter, where the former Eskom CEO painted a bleak picture of South Africa’s energy situation, the province has roped...