Gordhan dismisses allegations of micromanaging Eskom staff

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has dismissed what he called “unfounded allegations” by Good Party secretary general Brett Herron that he goes around the Eskom CEO and board to liaise... 

Mixed reactions to Godongwana’s Budget speech

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Finance Dion George has criticised Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget speech as a “missed opportunity” for failing to announce sound structural... 

DA delivers alternative Budget ahead of Godongwana’s speech

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Finance Dion George said on Monday that in this year’s budget speech government must focus on stimulating the economy and create a conducive environment for... 

KZN Premier vows to address power crisis, crime

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has assured residents and businesses that her government will utilise various ways to reduce ongoing power cuts that are affecting the economy. Addressing... 

Salga hopes to play role in alleviating energy crisis

The South African Local Government Association has welcomed the declaration of a State of Disaster over the country’s energy crisis, and it hopes to play a central role in the process. In an... 

Tshwane mayor resigns

Tshwane Executive Mayor Randall Williams resigned from his position on Monday and said his decision was in the interest of continued stability of the coalition in the city, which he said was one of... 

ANC welcomes Ministry of electricity, warns unperforming ministers ‘heads will roll’

African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula has said that his party  welcomes the announcement of a Ministry of Electricity in The Presidency, as announced by President Cyril... 

Tourism Committee advises SA Tourism to ditch Tottenham deal

The Portfolio Committee on Tourism has told SA Tourism to scrap the controversial R1-billion Tottenham Hotspur deal. On Tuesday SA Tourism and Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu appeared before the... 

Steenhuisen blames Ramaphosa for ‘five wasted years’

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Tuesday that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration has dragged the country “down this path of failure over the past five wasted years”.... 

SA Tourism says Spurs deal not signed but conditionally approved

SA Tourism acting CEO Themba Khumalo stressed on Thursday that while the controversial Tottenham Hotspurs deal has not been signed, it has been conditionally approved by the SA Tourism Board.... 

US, SA partner to combat wildlife trafficking

Following talks between South African officials and US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen relating to combatting illicit finance linked to the illegal wildlife trade, a task force has been... 

‘If we want to end loadshedding, we have to start ANC-shedding' – Steenhuisen

Opposition party leader John Steenhuisen said that a vote for the Democratic Alliance could ensure that power is reclaimed from the ruling African National Congress, who he blames for the country’s... 

KZN ANC backs Ramaphosa on tariff halt

The African National Congress in KwaZulu Natal has thrown it's support for President Cyril Ramaphosa to halt the National Energy Regulator of South Africa tariff hike decision. This comes after the... 

DA wants Ramaphosa to show Mantashe the door

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has said that if President Cyril Ramaphosa is serious about halting the electricity price increase, he must get rid of Mineral Resources and Energy... 

DA heads to court over Eskom tariff hike

Amid crippling loadshedding across the country, the Democratic Alliance will head to the High Court to interdict the 18.6% electricity tariff hike that was recently granted by the National Energy... 

AfriForum takes legal action against Eskom

Civil rights organisation AfriForum has decided to take legal action against ailing power utility Eskom for not making public the contract information for its service providers. AfriForum wants... 

Tributes flow in for SA’s first democratic Speaker, Frene Ginwala

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed great sadness at the news of the passing of struggle stalwart Dr Frene Ginwala. The 90-year old memeber of the Order of Luthuli, is known to many for her... 

I did not vote to remove Ramaphosa – Dlamini-Zuma

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said that she did not vote to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office but, rather, she was agreeing with... 

Outa refers criminal case against Mabuza to NPA

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has referred a criminal complaint against Deputy President David Mabuza and others to the Investigating Directorate (ID) of the National Prosecuting... 

Judicial Service Commission should be reconstituted – Freedom Under Law report

Not-for-profit organisation Freedom Under Law has recommended that the Judicial Service Commission be reconstituted to include more senior judges and fewer party-political appointees. This comes... 

Ramaphosa is ANC’s top candidate in leadership race

President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading the African National Congress branch nominations for party President with Zweli Mkhize also in the running as the party prepares for its upcoming 55th National... 

DA welcomes SCA ruling against Zuma

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the Gauteng High Court’s finding that former president Jacob Zuma’s medical parole was... 

Mpho Phalatse says ANC’s days are numbered in Joburg

Former Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has accused the ruling African National Congress in the City of Johannesburg of wasting no time in resuming “corrupt dealings” after what she called her... 

DA wants legislation that manages coalitions

South Africa’s biggest opposition part the Democratic Alliance has outlined what it calls “pro-active measures” to fix “messy” coalitions, as the country prepares for general elections in 2024. In... 

EFF urges votes for Lesotho counterpart in election

The Economic Freedom Fighters have wished the people of Lesotho a peaceful and fair election, with the hope that it will be a catalyst for change in the country. Voters head to the polls on Friday... 

ActionSA accuses DA of destabilising the CoJ coalition

ActionSA Gauteng Chairperson Bongani Baloyi has accused the Democratic Alliance of destabilising the coalition in the City of Johannesburg “in the interest of power and position”. ActionSA briefed... 

Ramaphosa lauds success of Presidential Employment Stimulus as it reaches 1m milestone

As the Presidential Employment Stimulus reaches a milestone of one-million participants, President Cyril Ramaphosa assured that government will continue to build on the success of the programme and... 

KZN ANC endorses Zweli Mkhize for party leader, calls for De Ruyter’s suspension

The Provincial Executive Committee of the African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday endorsed Zweli Mkhize as its preferred presidential candidate as the party prepares for the party's... 

DA wants Ramaphosa to dissolve Energy Crisis Committee

Democratic Alliance Leader John Steenhuisen has proposed that President Cyril Ramaphosa immediately dissolve the National Energy Crisis Committee and appoint in its place an outside industry expert... 

KZN ANC hopes Zuma and Mbeki’s wisdom will unite the province

The KwaZulu-Natal African National Congress Provincial Executive Committee said on Friday that it is inspired and has been galvanised into action following recent engagements with former Presidents... 

Hawks probing over 22 000 cases worth R1.5-trillion

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya revealed on Tuesday that the Hawks were investigating at least 22 477 cases, worth a combined total of R1.5-trillion.... 

Ethical standards important ahead of ANC elective conference – Kgalema Motlanthe

Former president and Chairperson of the ruling African National Congress Electoral Committee Kgalema Motlanthe said on Thursday that as the party heads towards its 55th national elective... 

ANC renewal is not about words but about actions - Mathews Phosa

African National Congress veteran Dr Mathews Phosa has condemned leaders who use party ranks as a stepping stone to positions of power, and he stated that renewal of the ANC should not be about the... 

KZN Premier Dube-Ncube announces new executive council

KwaZulu-Natal’s first woman Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube announced her new Provincial Executive Council on Thursday, a day after her election. Former Premier Sihle Zikalala has been appointed... 

ANC announces Nomusa Dube-Ncube as KZN Premier candidate

The African National Congress has elected KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube as the person they want to take over from KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala following his resignation last... 

Tembisa residents receive 50% write-off of historic debts

Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell told Tembisa residents on Friday that an aggressive debt rehabilitation programme will allow them to write off 50% of historic service debt. The mayor was addressing... 

Members implicated in State capture report must face Integrity Commission – ANC

The African National Congress is giving those members implicated in the State Capture report two months to present themselves to the party’s Integrity Commission. The ANC said on Wednesday that... 

ActionSA, DA tussle over KwaDukuza coalition to unseat ANC

ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont on Tuesday assured KwaDukuza residents that his party will forge ahead with other political parties despite the Democratic Alliance’s decision to pull... 

Ramaphosa appoints Mandisa Maya as Deputy Chief Justice

Justice Mandisa Maya is South Africa’s new Deputy Chief Justice, as appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. She will take up the position on September 1. She has two decades of experience and is... 

Public Protector to subpoena Ramaphosa on Phala Phala theft saga

Acting Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has confirmed that her office will, in line with the Public Protector Act, subpoena President Cyril Ramaphosa to respond to allegations in the Phala...