Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday signed into law the Expropriation Bill, which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how State institutions may expropriate land in... 

US withdrawal from Paris Agreement damaging to multilateralism, international law – Dion George

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George said the US’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is not only an abdication of a global responsibility to humankind, but... 

Families of activists take govt to court for failure to prosecute apartheid-era crimes

Twenty-five families of anti-apartheid activists and survivors of apartheid-era crimes are forcing the African National Congress and government to admit to its “failures and obligations” to grant... 

EFF opens criminal case against Dean Macpherson, ActionSA calls for suspension 

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Wednesday opened a case of corruption against Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) expressed strong... 

AfriForum launches petition against new R100bn transformation fund

Non-governmental organisation AfriForum has launched a petition against Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau’s proposed plan to get private-sector entities to contribute an... 

ANC to reconfigure Gauteng, KZN leadership

Following the electoral losses suffered by the African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal during last year’s general elections, the party called for leaderships in those provinces... 

SA’s economic growth not at optimum levels – Paul Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile noted changes in the country’s economic patterns, but acknowledged that the pace of South Africa’s economic growth and development is protracted and not at its... 

DA calls on Minister in The Presidency to step down amid criminal investigation

The Democratic Alliance (DA) called on Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to immediately step down following revelation that a Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation into her... 

Partnership between govt, business unblocking impediments to inclusive growth – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive growth that benefits all South Africans and... 

SACP threatens ‘militant action’ against AMSA closure

The South African Communist Party (SACP) stated on Friday that aside from urgently stopping the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) domestic steel mills and rail-fabrication plant,... 

MKP treasurer-general resigns

uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s treasurer-general Dr Thanti Mthanti has served the party with his resignation letter, citing a need to balance his personal responsibilities and professional commitments.... 

SA welcomes Israel, Hamas ceasefire, EFF calls for Israel to account

South Africa said it has “noted with appreciation” the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with Portfolio Committee on International Relations chairperson Supra Mahumapelo... 

DA, GOOD want inquiry commission into Stilfontein mine

The Democratic Alliance has emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive investigation into the Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein, in the North West, with the GOOD Party urging Police Minister... 

Civil society threatens legal action against Bela Act, sets deadline for Ramaphosa, Gwarube

AfriForum, Solidarity and the Solidarity Support Centre for Schools have given President Cyril Ramaphosa and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube 10 days to resolve the promulgation of the Basic... 

F4SD joins ActionSA, creating new deputy president position

ActionSA announced on Wednesday that will be collaborating with the Forum 4 Service Delivery party, amending its interim constitution to establish the position of an ActionSA deputy president,... 

SACP wants State intervention to stop ‘manufacturing de-industrialisation’

The South African Communist Party is calling for the State to intervene in stopping what it describes as the “erosion of our national industrial base” and “manufacturing de-industrialisation”. This... 

Presidential Economic Advisory Council discusses economic policy priorities during SA’s G20 Presidency

As South Africa heads up the G20 Presidency this year, the Presidential Economic Advisory Council of South Africa’s seventh administration is looking at the country’s role in advancing the global... 

Regulator sets deadline for DBE to address matric results security breach

The Information Regulator of South Africa has given the Department of Basic Education until close of business on Tuesday to provide it with the requested information regarding the alleged security... 

Politicians praise historic matric pass rate

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric Class of 2024 on multiple “unprecedented achievements,” that he said bear testimony to learners’ personal commitment and advances in the basic... 

ActionSA demands urgent investigation into Crime Intelligence's R22.7-million luxury hotel purchase

ActionSA on Monday demanded an urgent Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigation into Crime Intelligence's reported use of about R23-million of taxpayer funds on a luxury... 

Matric results: Concerns over high absenteeism rate, persistent copying in KZN, Mpumalanga

Education standards quality assurance council Umalusi is pleased that while there were no detected cases of paper leakages, or other irregularities that could have compromised the overall... 

Govt to scale up tourism promotion strategies to restore inbound tourism figures – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government will use the upcoming G20 summit to profile and actively promote South Africa as a tourism destination of choice, saying the tourism sector... 

Govt will honour Bengu with speedy implementation of BELA Act – Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday promised that government will invest in speedy policy execution and implementation to ensure that the critical transformation policy contributions made by... 

Gauteng govt launches website for instant access to matric results

Gauteng MEC for the Department of e-Government Bonginkosi Dhlamini is encouraging Gauteng learners to make use of the new Gauteng Matric Results Online System, as eager matriculants await the... 

DA wants department-wide policy on whistleblower compensation

While the Democratic Alliance has welcomed the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s approach on compensating whistleblowers who suffer serious losses because of their contribution to... 

Competition Tribunal dismisses Sekunjalo’s interim relief application against Nedbank

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed an interim relief application sought by Sekunjalo Investment Holdings and twenty-seven of its entities seeking an order to compel Nedbank to reinstate their... 

ActionSA wants CoJ City Manager post filled in three months

ActionSA has welcomed City of Johannesburg Speaker of Council Nobuhle Mthembu’s call for an Extra-Ordinary Council, saying it expects to see the City Manager position filled in three months.... 

GOOD Party wants govt to answer for delays in TRC cases

While the GOOD Party has praised Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s announcement of the creation of 19 permanent National Prosecuting Authority posts to investigate Truth and Reconciliation... 

Ndlozi resigns as EFF MP

The Economic Freedom Fighters announced on Thursday the resignation of its MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, from Parliament. The party also received the voluntary resignation of Yazini Tetyana as MP. “The... 

Ramaphosa says ANC commits to renewal, rebuilding as it celebrates 113th anniversary

In celebrating the African National Congress’s 113th anniversary, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the party is determined to work to rebuild people’s trust in the ANC. The ANC is set to celebrate... 

Zuma threatens legal action should ANC not reinstate his membership

Former African National Congress President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday threatened legal action against the party if it doesn’t reinstate his membership by January 31. In a statement issued on behalf of... 

NUM urges members to take part in 30th anniversary of Joe Slovo’s passing

The South African Communist Party (SACP) will on Monday commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of struggle stalwart comrade Joe Slovo at Avalon Cemetery in Soweto and the National Union of... 

Ramaphosa assents to National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday assented to the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill, which provides for nuclear safety oversight, ranging from the decontamination of defence facilities... 

DA wants clarity on Sassa CEO’s suspension

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape on Thursday called on Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe to provide clarity on the reasons behind the precautionary suspension of South... 

Govt extends deadline for registration of spaza shops

Government has extended the deadline for registration of all spaza shops and other food-handling facilities to February 28, urging municipalities to still reserve capacity to assist those who will... 

Balobedu Queenship: South Africa’s only legally recognised Queenship

President Cyril Ramaphosa has legally recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji VII as the Queen of the Balobedu Queenship, in terms of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, making it the only... 

GOOD Party wants Gary van Niekerk relieved of his duties

The GOOD Party said on Friday it strongly believes that Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk should have been permanently relieved of his duties. The party accused the coalition in the... 

Ramaphosa calls for silencing of guns across Africa as he hosts Angolan counterpart

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday reiterated South Africa’s call for the silencing of guns across Africa, which he described as a necessary precondition for stability, economic growth and... 

Govt urges spaza shop owners to register businesses before deadline

With the registration deadline looming for small businesses, spaza shops and other food-handling convenience stores, government warned owners that if they missed the registration window their... 

Sports department gives Safa R5-million advance to cover player salaries

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has decided to advance the South African Football Association (Safa) R5-million, following reports that the federation is battling to pay player's salaries...