Six S Africans released from Israel

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday confirmed the release of six South African activists from Israel, saying they will arrive in the country on Wednesday.... 

DA, MKP unhappy with administrative confusion in Parly Saps committee

The Democratic Alliance and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have called for immediate resolution of all outstanding administrative and procedural issues so the Parliament’s ad hoc committee, which is... 

Ramaphosa off to Ireland, Belgium to advance trade relations, while Mashatile 'consolidates political efforts' in Sudan

This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with Irish President Michael D. Higgins and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as he undertakes a working visit to Ireland... 

ANC says merit-based appointments will be non-negotiable, as it calls for Economic War Room

The African National Congress’s (ANC’s) National Executive Committee (NEC) has called for the establishment of the Economic War Room in the Presidency to coordinate cross-government performance... 

Ramaphosa credits multi-sectoral partnerships for Eskom's profitability

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that social partners will be important in State-owned enterprise Eskom achieving energy security, as he noted the improvement in its financial position,... 

Civil society organisations want Malema to step down from JSC

Following Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema’s conviction in his firearm discharge case, civil society organisations Freedom Under Law, Defend our Democracy, and Council for the... 

SIU welcomes ruling forcing former SABC board members to pay R11.5m

The Special Investigating Unit said it will carry out the High Court order against former South African Broadcasting Corporation board members, to ensure the recovery of funds. This after the High... 

ANC says Oupa Mogotsi's ANC membership has expired, as Madlanga Commission hears disturbing testimony

The African National Congress on Friday moved to unequivocally distance itself from organised criminal activity, confirming that Oupa Brown Mogotsi, is no longer an ANC member. The party said it... 

Mbalula says no support for ANC members facing corruption allegations

African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula said on Thursday that there will be no support for members of the ANC who face allegations of corruption, announcing that the party... 

Ramaphosa calls for immediate release of S Africans abducted from Sumud Flotilla

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the immediate release of South Africans abducted in international waters, and other nationals who have tried to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid. The Global... 

DA takes ward from ANC in Mpumalanga by-election, with electoral growth in Mamelodi

The Democratic Alliance is celebrating its win of Ward 26 in the eMalahleni local municipality, which was previously held by the African National Congress, in Wednesday’s hotly contested... 

EFF threatens legal action after Malema's guilty verdict

The Economic Freedom Fighters has come out in defence of its leader Julius Malema, threatening legal action after the East London Magistrates’ Court found him guilty of discharging a firearm in... 

Politicians remember Nathi Mthethwa

Following the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa, many have come out to offer their condolences and remember him as a “distinguished servant of the nation”. On Tuesday,... 

Lamola confirms death of Nathi Mthethwa in France

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola on Tuesday confirmed the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa, describing his death as not only a national... 

Outa urges more SIU funding to capacitate Tembisa Hospital investigation

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse on Tuesday called for more funding to be directed to the Special Investigating Unit, to capacitate its investigation into the Tembisa Hospital syndicate and to... 

Ramaphosa announces new inquiry to assess Chauke’s fitness to hold office

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Director of Public Prosecutions and as a member of the National Prosecuting... 

SIU probe uncovers over R2bn in looting from Tembisa Hospital

The Special Investigating Unit has revealed in its probe into Tembisa Hospital, that three coordinated syndicates are responsible for the looting of over R2-billion from the hospital coffers. The... 

SA, US businesses remain deeply connected – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has been meeting with US trade representatives to finalise an agreement on the reciprocal... 

DA nominates Haniff Hoosen as eThekwini mayoral candidate

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday announced DA KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committee member Haniff Hoosen as its eThekwini mayoral candidate, expressing confidence in his leadership.... 

DA writes to Firoz Cachalia demanding urgent release of delayed Q1 crime statistics

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday demanded the immediate release of the delayed first quarter (Q1) crime statistics, saying the delay raises serious questions about South African Police... 

DA rejects motion to change Kruger National Park name

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday dubbed the motion in the Mpumalanga legislature to change the names of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, and the Kruger National Park, nothing more... 

Ramaphosa urges reformed global tax rules to curb illicit financial flows

To close the Sustainable Development Goals financing gap, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the United Nations General Assembly needs faster, fairer and more comprehensive debt relief and... 

Ramaphosa appeals for Agoa’s renewal, encourages US to collaborate with S Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa appealed for the US’s support in advocating for the African Growth and Opportunity Act’s (Agoa’s) renewal, encouraging greater collaboration between US companies and the... 

DA urges Lamola to backtrack on diplomatic disrecognition of Taiwan  

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola to urgently repeal the Government Gazette of July 21, 2025, which removed formal... 

DA satisfied with uMngeni municipality’s positive strides

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal expressed satisfaction with the positive strides that uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas, Deputy Mayor Sandile Mnikathi and their team continue to make in the... 

Ramaphosa urges all States to comply with collective obligations under international law

In celebration of the eightieth anniversary of the UN General Assembly, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the removal of obstacles to the two-State solution, including a halt to illegal Israeli... 

Ramaphosa urges UN to exercise leadership role

Ahead of his participation in a meeting in New York on a two-State solution in the Middle East, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the UN to actively enforce international law and human rights... 

Rhodes University elects Mbuyiseli Madlanga as chancellor

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga will, from October 10, be Rhodes University’s new chancellor, succeeding Justice Lex Mpati, who is retiring as the chancellor after 13 years of distinguished service.... 

DA accuses Joburg mayor of incompetency in handling JHB water crisis

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday accused Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero of incompetence, calling for new leadership immediately. Morero appeared before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee... 

Parly committee calls for public input regarding the Saps allegations it is investigating

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption, political interference and malfeasance in the South African Police Service (Saps) has invited individuals and interested... 

More by-election wins for the ANC in Limpopo, KZN

The African National Congress (ANC) said on Thursday by-elections results in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have confirmed that renewal is not an idea in theory, but a living practice “embraced by... 

Solidarity Movement off to the US again

The Solidarity Movement has officially begun what it says is an extensive visit to the US, where the Movement will visit members of the US government, at the federal and state levels, in the coming... 

Joburg mayor to appear before Parly committee over water issues

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero will appear before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Friday to account for the growing water problems across the City of Johannesburg.... 

Electricity has reached ‘unaffordable proportions’ – ANC on Nersa tariff blunder

The African National Congress has welcomed Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s intervention and his demand for consequence management over the National Energy Regulator of... 

Solidarity declares formal dispute with govt over retrenchments

Trade union Solidarity has declared a formal dispute with government, calling on other trade unions, employers and community organisations to do the same. This follows Solidarity’s letter to... 

ActionSA to file complaint against Treasury with Public Protector

ActionSA said on Tuesday it will submit a complaint against National Treasury to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, alleging systemic maladministration and failure to implement Special Investigating... 

MKP calls for suspension of Madlanga Commission pending court hearing

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has called on judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga to suspend the start of the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, until the Pretoria High Court passes judgment on the legality... 

National Dialogue: Ramaphosa tells South Africans to hold govt accountable

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged citizens to hold government accountable and to engage constructively with public institutions. In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa wrote that the... 

‘ANCYL does not have luxury of infighting’ – Mbalula urges decisive leadership

African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Friday urged the party’s youth league, the ANCYL, to play a central role in ensuring that the party wins back its electoral power.... 

ANC welcomes withdrawal of proposal that would have seen student debt listed with credit bureaus

The African National Congress has welcomed the withdrawal of the much-debated draft National Credit Act amendment regulations, calling on the private sector to contribute to the employment of young...