DA Abroad vows to fight for improvements to voting system

The Democratic Alliance (DA) Abroad noted challenges during elections, vowing to take up the issues with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). South Africans abroad had the... 

Political parties mourn passing of James Selfe

Political parties expressed deepest condolences at the passing of former Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson and MP James Selfe, noting his contributions to the opposition... 

Corruption Watch says Zuma’s ineligibility for Parly represents win for civil society

Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch (CW) said on Tuesday that it is critical that the country’s election laws are subjected to a reasonable interpretation, noting the Constitutional Court’s... 

IEC removes Jacob Zuma’s name from MK Party candidate list

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said on Monday that it will remove former President Jacob Zuma’s name from uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party’s candidate nomination list on the... 

Ramaphosa says SA’s current health care system is unsustainable, following NHI uproar

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that while there may be different views on how the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill will be progressively implemented, the reality is that South... 

SECTION27 urges Ramaphosa to sign BELA Bill, amid opposition from others in civil society

Public interest law centre SECTION27 on Friday strongly encouraged President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign into law the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) as soon as possible. The Bill was... 

SIU, Hawks seize evidence at DHA in ongoing investigation

Members of the Special Investigating Unit with the assistance of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigations, also known as the Hawks, seized computers, electronic pieces of equipment, and... 

Threats of legal action after Ramaphosa signs NHI into law

Civil society organisations and political parties are threatening legal action following Wednesday’s controversial signing of the National Health Insurance Bill. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who... 

Ramaphosa to visit George building collapse site

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday visit the site of a collapse of a partially built residential building, in George in the Western Cape. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing into the... 

ANC-EFF coalition would have broadly negative impact – BMI

Fitch solutions company BMI noted that while any potential coalition groupings will pose headwinds to policymaking and negatively impact investor sentiment, an African National Congress-Economic... 

Coalition govts must be studied, debated for understanding, improvements – SAIIA

South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) researcher Isabel Bosman said on Tuesday while coalition governments are unusual or outside the norm, they could be considered a natural... 

Concerns heighten as Ramaphosa readies to sign NHI Bill into law

Business and political parties have expressed disappointment with President Cyril Ramphosa’s announcement that he will, on Wednesday, sign into law the controversial National Health Insurance Bill.... 

Parly fire: Additional offices to be completed before 7th Parliament sits

Secretary to Parliament Xolile George noted on Thursday that Parliament is currently working on creating 54 additional offices, with an envisaged completion date of July, before the commencement of... 

Ramaphosa signs law to combat hate crimes, hate speech

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday signed into law the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which he said outlaws the offences of hate crimes and hate speech and the... 

Promise of ‘94 not yet translated into meaningful change for some – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday although South Africa is a “vastly different place” than it was 30 years ago, he acknowledged that there is still much more that needs to be done.... 

Ramaphosa signs Electoral Matters Amendment Bill into law despite criticism

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, amid criticism from civil society organisations and political parties. Ramaphosa said that in a year in which... 

Stop party politics, concentrate on building SA – SUN Party

Sizwe Ummah Nation Party parliamentary candidate Rasheed Ebrahim Gutta is urging politicians to stop party politics and concentrate on putting the country first. Gutta told Polity that one of the... 

Ramaphosa pegs sustainable economic recovery on attraction of higher levels of investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday assured that government is working to get rid of red tape that impedes and slows down investment. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to the nation that it was... 

DA welcomes commitment to investigate Secretary to Parliament salary increase

The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomed acting National Assembly Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli’s commitment to investigate the salary increase of the Secretary to Parliament. The matter relates to the... 

BOSA aims for top four in May elections

Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane told Polity that his party is aiming to be amongst the top four political parties in the country in this year’s crucial May 29 elections. BOSA will... 

City of Joburg working on 'innovative measures’ to reduce power outages, promises Mayor Gwamanda

City of Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda announced on Thursday that the City intends to add an additional 50 MW of power to its grid by bringing online the Durban Street Substation, in the next... 

IEC urges voters to apply for special vote before Friday deadline

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has urged registered voters who need to apply for a special vote to do so before the Friday deadline. It warned that no late applications would... 

DA wants PP steering committee to investigate ANC election campaigning

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday called on Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka to set up a steering committee to investigate what it alleges are “growing incidences of State fund abuse” by the  African... 

Michael Sachs notes accelerating decline of electoral support for ANC

Former Treasury budget office chief Michael Sachs highlighted that the decline in national electoral turnout in favour of the African National Congress has been accelerating since 2004. Polls have... 

Nedlac urges employers to allow workers to vote on May 29

The leadership of organised business, labour, community and government at the National Development and Labour Council has urged all employers to support and allow their employees vote in the... 

SA Tourism recovers R35-million linked to irregular payments, services not rendered

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille revealed on Monday that R35-million linked to irregular payments, and for services not rendered, has been returned to the South African Tourism account. De Lille... 

Bantu Holomisa agrees to be UDM’s Eastern Cape premier candidate

The United Democratic Movement announced the availability of its leader Bantu Holomisa as the Premier candidate for the Eastern Cape, saying should the party do well in the upcoming May 29... 

Eskom warns political parties against placing posters on electrical structures

Ahead of the upcoming May 29 elections, State-owned power utility Eskom has cautioned all political parties against the “dangerous practice” of placing election posters on electrical structures.... 

Salga backs final White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection

The South African Local Government Association has welcomed the gazetting of the final White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, stating that it is reflective of duly... 

DA calls ANC’s appeal on contempt of court ruling ‘desperate Stalingrad tactics’

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister for Public Service and Administration Dr Leon Schreiber said on Friday the African National Congress’s latest application for leave to appeal confirms that the... 

SA not ready for coalition govt – Independent candidate Lovemore Ndou

Former boxing champion, now independent political candidate Lovemore Ndou says while he is concerned about coalitions government, if given the mandate to lead after the May elections, he will... 

AfriForum calls for Cele’s dismissal

Civil rights organisation AfriForum on Thursday demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa deliver on his promise to act against non-performing Ministers, one of those being Police Minister Bheki... 

Multi-Party Charter delivers plan to tackle poverty, inequality

The Multi-Party Charter of South Africa announced on Wednesday its plans to increase the Child Support Grant to the food poverty line and extend the grant to cover pregnant mothers to support child... 

CoJ lodges court application to prevent ‘abuse’ of city manager

The City of Johannesburg has instructed its legal team to immediately lodge an urgent court application to stay the execution of the warrant of arrest for city manager Floyd Brink and says it will... 

The fight for freedom, dignity, human rights is far from over – Amnesty International SA

Amnesty International South Africa Executive Director Shenilla Mohamed said that thirty years after the end of apartheid, the right to life and dignity continues to be trampled on, with some lives... 

TikTok announces partnership with IEC to combat misinformation ahead of May elections

With the crucial May elections looming, video hosting service TikTok has entered into partnerships with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and civil society organisations,... 

City of Tshwane confirms former mayor Murunwa Makwarela’s passing

The City of Tshwane confirmed on Tuesday the passing of former mayor Murunwa Makwarela. Tshwane Speaker of Council Mncedi Ndzwanana said Makwarela lost his life on Tuesday morning. Makwarela served... 

PSA calls for reduced interest rates

The Public Servants Association has urged the Monetary Policy Committee to seriously consider a reduction in interest rates to alleviate the financial pressure on citizens. The PSA’s appeal is... 

ANC will appeal court ruling to stop 'unlawful' use of its trademarks by MK Party

The African National Congress (ANC) announced on Monday its intention to appeal the judgment of the High Court, in Durban, after losing another legal battle against the newly formed uMkhonto... 

Home Affairs publishes final White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection

Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Wednesday the publication of the final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection: Towards a Complete Overhaul of the...