Zuma’s former spokesperson appointed to Ramaphosa Presidency

Vincent Magwenya joins the Presidency as Cyril Ramaphosa’s new spokesperson from June 1. He takes over from acting spokesperson Tyrone Seale, who has filled the role since July 2020. Previously the... 

Ramaphosa releases SIU report, 2 803 irregular Covid-19 procurement contracts found

The Special Investigating Unit’s final report on its investigation into the procurement of goods and services by government during the Covid-19 pandemic is now public. President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

UJ implements mandatory vaccination

The University of Johannesburg announced on Friday its decision to institute mandatory vaccination at all its campuses and facilities from January 2022. It will consider religious and medical... 

Long way to go to instil ethics in public service – Ramaphosa

As government increases its efforts to prevent corruption in the public service, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Monday that there was still a long way to go to instil a culture of ethics... 

IEC reopens candidate registrations, new dates for voter registration

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa announced on Monday that it will reopen candidate registrations following Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the local government... 

Majority are exemplary civil servants – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to assure on Monday that while some public servants have been accused of corruption, most are “exemplary” civil servants that have kept the country going. September... 

eThekwini Mayor cites potential R20bn GDP loss, calls for unrest to stop

eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda revealed on Wednesday that the loss of gross domestic product (GDP) could be over R20-billion if the protests across KwaZulu-Natal do not end immediately. Protests... 

ConCourt finds Ramaphosa did not mislead Parliament on CR17 donations

President Cyril Ramaphosa was vindicated on Thursday when the Constitutional Court found that he did not mislead Parliament regarding donations made to the CR17 campaign that saw him successfully... 

Electoral Court postpones by-elections

Eight by-elections, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, have been postponed following a decision taken by the Electoral Court. The Independent Electoral Commission approached the court earlier... 

Zuma guilty of contempt of court, sentenced to 15 months imprisonment

The Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Jacob Zuma was in contempt of court when he defied an order to appear at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State... 

Police presence to increase in Gauteng, Charlotte Maxeke to open as province battles third wave

Gauteng Premier David Makhura begged the province’s residents on Thursday not to go out if there is no reason to, as he revealed that one out of every three people in Gauteng is likely to be... 

Ramaphosa to address nation on Covid-19 response

As South Africa heads into the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 20:00 on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Presidency, he will... 

Track S Africa’s economic recovery on Operation Vulindlela dashboard

South Africans can now track government’s progress in economic and employment growth with up-to-date information on the new Operation Vulindlela dashboard, launched this week. The new dashboard... 

Ramaphosa places Mkhize on special leave

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that he has placed Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave. This comes as Mkhize revealed that he had met with Ramaphosa to discuss special... 

Mkhize confirms third wave in provinces, says SA is desperate for J&J vaccines

Health Minster Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that the Northern Cape, Free State, the North West and Gauteng provinces are all in the third wave of Covid-19 infections. Speaking to media in the... 

Mkhize faces contempt proceedings for failing to appear before Public Protector

Contempt proceedings will, this week, be initiated against Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who has failed to appear before Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to present evidence on an ongoing... 

Ramaphosa’s appearance at Zondo Commission postponed

President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry on May 31 and June 1. In a statement released on Thursday, the Presidency said it agreed to a request... 

Zondo Commission to wrap up oral evidence with Ramaphosa

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture hopes to conclude with all oral evidence by next week, with President Cyril Ramaphosa set to be the last witness to present oral... 

There is no witch hunt against Zuma – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that there is no witch hunt against former President Jacob Zuma as he faces a trial for corruption. Speaking to French media following the Summit on Financing of... 

Pandemic highlights unequal access to resources – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that while the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the value of partnership, it also brought into focus the effects of unilateral action and unequal access to... 

ANC NWC reaffirms step-aside resolution, implying Magashule's suspension

The National Working Committee of the African National Congress said on Tuesday that it reaffirmed the decision of the party’s National Executive Committee that all members who have been charged... 

“ANC distances itself from members complicit in State capture” – Ramaphosa appears at Zondo Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, made his long-awaited appearance at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, in his capacity as leader of the African National Congress. In his... 

Bheki Cele meets with Jacob Zuma in Nkandla

Police Minister Bheki Cele, on Thursday, met with former President Jacob Zuma at his Nkandla home, in KwaZulu-Natal. The details for the visit are not yet known. According to media reports, Cele’s... 

Ramaphosa, Mkhize receive J&J vaccine in Khayelitsha

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize have received two of the country’s first ever Covid-19 vaccine shots from the Johnson & Johnson consignment, which arrived in the country... 

Ramaphosa, Mkhize to be vaccinated in Khayelitsha

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize will be vaccinated at the Khayelitsha District Hospital, in the Western Cape, on Wednesday, following the late-night arrival of 800 000... 

Vaccination with J&J doses to begin this week – Mkhize

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Tuesday that 80 000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines are en route to South Africa and will be used in this week’s roll-out of government’s national vaccination... 

First batch of Covid-19 vaccines en route from India

South Africa’s first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in the country on Monday, from the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer. One-million doses of the... 

‘Comply with Political Party Funding Act’ – Pityana urges business, politicians

With the Political Party Funding Act expected to come into effect from April 1, Business Unity South Africa president Sipho Pityana has called on political parties and business to urgently comply... 

The Whistleblowers – Mandy Wiener

Whistleblowers are seldom seen as heroes. Instead, they are often viewed through a negative lens, described as troublemakers, disloyal employees, traitors, snitches and, in South Africa, as... 

Zondo to lay criminal complaint against Zuma following walkout from commission

Deputy Chief Justice and chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Raymond Zondo has instructed the commission’s secretary to lay a criminal complaint against former President... 

Violent crime a threat to community safety, food security – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called for greater coordination and better communication between the South African Police Service, business, farming organisations and communities, as well as... 

BLSA says foreign investment levels continue to be affected by crime levels

Foreign investment will be difficult to attract as long as South Africa’s crime levels, particularly violent crime levels, remain high. This was the view of Business Leadership South Africa... 

Struggle activist Andrew Mlangeni dies

Anti-apartheid struggle icon and the last surviving Rivonia trialist Andrew Mlangeni has died at age 95. Mlangeni was admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening with abdominal pains. 

Ramaphosa apologises to Malema saying we must not politicise gender-based violence

In an emotive speech at the end of his reply to the Debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned members of Parliament against politicising... 

SOEs take centre stage at ANC NEC meeting, Lekgotla

The African National Congress National Executive Committee has revealed that it was presented with detailed reports on the country’s State-owned Enterprises during its meeting last week and its... 

Govt reprioritises R1.6bn to tackle gender-based violence

Government’s Emergency Action Plan, announced in Parliament last month, is taking off with R1.6-billion being reprioritised to implement the plan to address gender-based violence in the country. In... 

Public Protector can have my tax records – Zuma

Former President Jacob Zuma has offered up his tax records to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane for scrutiny following reports that the South African Revenue Service was attempting to block... 

DA to convene Council to elect interim leader, chairperson

Reeling from the recent resignations of its leader Mmusi Maimane, City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba and party chairperson Athol Trollip, the Democratic Alliance will urgently convene a... 

‘We should all hang our heads in shame’ – Ramaphosa responds to violent murders

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday broke his silence following the violent murders of University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana and boxing champion Leighandre Jegels and said the country... 

Jacob Zuma details ‘conspiracy’ against him

Former President Jacob Zuma on Monday proposed that an elaborate and detailed plan of character assassination against him beginning in 1990 up until his recent resignation as President had been...