Solidarity criticises Motsoaledi’s use of race to gain support for NHI

Trade Union Solidarity on Tuesday condemned what it termed “dangerous statements” made by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, saying he uses race to try to gain support for government’s “unworkable”... 

CDE wants ‘quality’ appointments to JSC

Policy think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise said on Tuesday that the Government of National Unity needs to act speedily to preserve and strengthen the country’s judicial system,... 

Police Minister Mchunu teams up with W Cape govt to fight crime

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday the signing of the Cooperation Agreement to Combat Crime is a testament to the shared commitment between his department and the Western Cape government... 

Murder decreases nationally but Minister notes increase in four provinces

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed on Friday that four of South Africa’s nine provinces recorded increases in murder cases, with the highest increase noted in the Western Cape. North West,... 

SA Statistics Council says it welcomes criticism of 2022 census data

South African Statistics Council chairperson Dr Nompumelelo Mbele on Friday welcomed any constructive criticism of the 2022 Population Census statistics and methodology, saying the council viewed... 

MK Party appoints Mzwanele Manyi as chief whip in Parly

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has appointed former Economic Freedom Fighters MP Mzwanele Manyi as its Chief Whip in Parliament with immediate effect. The MKP expressed confidence in Manyi’s... 

DA celebrates by-election victories

The Democratic Alliance announced on Thursday seven wins in by-elections held across the country, attributing the victories to “a powerful vote of confidence” in the party’s policies and... 

Success of govt, business partnership depends on active engagement – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that clear communication is crucial for building trust and ensuring that policies are informed by the realities on the ground, assuring that government... 

Ramaphosa wants detailed report from Justice Minister amid VBS allegations

Following backlash from civil society organisations and political parties calling for Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane to account for her alleged involvement with... 

Salga urges govt to strengthen metros following dismal audit outcomes

The South African Local Government Association wants national and provincial governments to use legislation, and other measures, to support and strengthen municipal capacity to allow them to better... 

Communications committee calls for public funding for SABC to avert ‘existential crisis’

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Sangoni Diko said that the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s funding issue is “a burning platform” which,... 

DA says clean municipal audits prove transparency, accountability

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is celebrating what it calls a resounding endorsement of its record of service delivery excellence, by the Auditor General of South Africa, with 63% of DA-run... 

Solidarity launches skills bank to boost growth, job creation

Trade Union Solidarity on Tuesday pointed out that a precondition for growth and job creation in South Africa is excellent infrastructure and appointing the people with appropriate skills, publicly... 

Civil society wants Thembi Simelane to account for VBS allegations

Civil society organisations Freedom Under Law, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy on Tuesday called on Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi... 

ActionSA, DA want investigation into Thembi Simelane VBS allegations

ActionSA has approached the Public Protector to urgently investigate allegations made against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, relating to the now-collapsed VBS Bank and to probe a potential... 

Parly considering draft legislation that prevents undue political interference – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that Parliament is currently considering draft legislation that will help prevent “undue” political interference that the State Capture Commission found... 

Mixed reactions to signing of second Health Compact

The Democratic Alliance (DA) averred on Friday that the signing of the Health Compact is nothing more than a “blatant attempt to coerce and feign support” for the National Health Insurance (NHI)... 

End of loadshedding positive, but more electricity needed for economy to thrive – PARI

Public Affairs Research Institute’s (PARI’s) energy transition programme head Tracy Ledger noted that while the end of loadshedding is good news for the country, significantly more electricity is... 

Floyd Shivambu announced as MK Party’s national organiser

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has announced changes to its executive, with the much-anticipated appointment of former Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president Floyd Shivambu as its new national... 

Busa wants urgent engagement with govt on NHI

Business Unity South Africa on Thursday maintained that "structured, formal and urgent engagement" with government is needed on the Health Compact and the proposed National Health Insurance Act to... 

AfriForum wants Motshekga to address ‘security failures’ at SANDF bases

Non-governmental organisation AfriForum has urged Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to immediately address critical vulnerabilities that it says are jeopardising national security. AfriForum sent... 

ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu is CoJ Speaker

ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu is the new Speaker of the Johannesburg Council, with a promise to residents that she will instil accountability and transparency in the City. Mthembu’s appointment comes... 

Raymond Zondo praised for transforming judiciary

Outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has been commended for his work at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, while the Democratic Alliance commended transformation of the judiciary... 

CSIR reports rise in disinformation, misinformation during May elections

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researcher Avi Moodley on Tuesday highlighted that the 2024 national and provincial elections created more misinformation when compared with... 

DA says its petition against electricity hikes gaining momentum

As the Democratic Alliance prepares for the upcoming parliamentary debate on high electricity prices, it is urging South Africans to stand with it and voice their opposition against the... 

DA tables motion to dissolve Knysna Municipal Council

The Democratic Alliance in Knysna on Monday tabled a motion to dissolve the Knysna Municipal Council and allow for fresh elections to be held in the municipality. DA constituency head Knysna Ryan... 

Ramaphosa says GNU has had a positive effect on business confidence

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the successful national and provincial elections held in May and the formation of the Government of National Unity have positively affected business... 

UJ improves position in latest global rankings

The University of Johannesburg is ranked number three in South Africa and number four in Africa, according to the 2024 edition of the Academic Rankings of World Universities. The University is said... 

My Vote Counts launches Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel, hopes to collaborate with govt

Civil society organisation My Vote Counts on Friday launched the Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel, as a way to demonstrate civil society’s continued commitment to deepening democracy and its... 

Home Affairs finalising logistics for deportation of 95 Libyans arrested in Mpumalanga

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Thursday instructed his department to proceed with speed with the deportation of 95 Libyans who were arrested in White River, in Mpumalanga. This after... 

DA urges health dept to prioritise mpox on SADC agenda

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to prioritise mpox in the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit. The party also wants the... 

Shivambu quits EFF, joins MK Party

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu announced on Thursday that he will be joining the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), after quitting the EFF. Shivambu sent his resignation... 

Second Presidential Health Compact postponed as Busa lodges objection with President  

The Presidency announced the postponement of the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact to August 22, with Business Unity South Africa (Busa) stating its objection to the Compact. The... 

DA urges S Africans to sign petition against 40% electricity hikes

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a public petition against Eskom’s 40% tariff increase request, saying such an exorbitant increase would leave millions of households having to make the... 

Kabelo Gwamanda resigns as Johannesburg mayor

Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has resigned as Johannesburg mayor, in line with the political engagements that have taken place over the past weeks, according to the City of Johannesburg. The CoJ... 

Police Minister calls for urgent disciplinary measures against corrupt officers

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Tuesday declared that corruption within the South African Police Service will not be tolerated, calling for internal disciplinary measures to be urgently instituted... 

EFF bemoans lack of transformation in SA sports

The Economic Freedom Fighters wants Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to focus on dismantling systemic barriers that it says prevent the majority of citizens from accessing and... 

Govt will use entrepreneurship to lift more women out of poverty – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that with South Africa’s high unemployment rate, entrepreneurship is an important tool to empower more women and broaden their participation in the economy.... 

MK Party certain of victory against ANC at Appeals court

Following the African National Congress (ANC) being granted leave to appeal the High Court judgment, which dismissed its copyright infringement case against the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), the... 

ANC NEC commits to pay back any VBS Mutual Bank monies accrued – Fikile Mbalula

The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved that the party will return any VBS Mutual Bank monies proven to have been amassed, unknowingly, from the...