ANC factional battles driving economic meltdown, as SA yet to recover from July unrest - Jakkie Cilliers

Institute for Security Studies founder and former Executive Director Jakkie Cilliers said that increasing factional tussles within the African National Congress is the driver of South Africa’s... 

We are losing future generations to the scourge of underage drinking – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that while many young people tragically lost their lives recently at the Enyobeni tavern in East London last month, there are many more young people that... 

Steenhuisen blames cadre deployment for Eskom woes, wants Mantashe to be replaced

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Wednesday that the Eskom electricity crisis is a result of  African National Congress deployed cadres and socialist ideologues and has called for... 

Providing water should not be political – Senzo Mchunu

Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu has said that providing water should not be a political nor a rhetorical issue, but, rather, it should be a question of providing a basic service,... 

Nothing more important than growing the economy and creating jobs – Cape Town Mayor

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has acknowledged that creating employment and being a jobs-focused and entrepreneur-friendly administration are important measures needed to resuscitate the... 

Cabinet encourages more S Africans to vaccinate as it ends mask mandate

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele said on Thursday that while Cabinet welcomed a significant drop in Covid-19 cases in the country, it is urging more South Africans to vaccinate against... 

Lamola says Namibia didn’t ask SA for assistance in Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala theft

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola said on Tuesday that no official request for mutual legal assistance was made by Namibia in the Phala Phala farm theft saga. Last week,... 

Arthur Fraser provides Hawks with more evidence in Ramaphosa farm theft

Former spy boss turned whistleblower Arthur Fraser has met with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) to provide more information of the theft that had taken place on... 

Govt confident Gupta brothers will be extradited to SA

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola has denied that South African authorities are the mercy of the United Arab Emirates government in relation to the extradition of Atul and Rajesh Gupta to South... 

If I am charged in theft saga, ANC processes should take place – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that if charges were brought against him relating to the handling of the theft of money from his Limpopo farm, then processes of the African National Congress... 

De Lille welcomes European Investment Bank cash injection into Biovac

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia de Lille has welcomed the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) injection of €175-million to South Africa’s specialist human vaccine manufacturer... 

Public Protector investigating complaint against Ramaphosa in theft allegation saga

Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s office has confirmed that it has received a complaint in terms of the Executive Members’ Ethics Act (EMEA) against President Cyril Ramaphosa for... 

EFF says Ramaphosa must step aside

The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Tuesday that President Cyril Ramaphosa must take a leave of absence and step aside as per the rules of the African National Congress, to allow for... 

DA turns to Sars, Sarb in Ramaphosa farm theft

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will write to South African Revenue Service Commissioner Edward Kieswetter and to the South African Reserve Bank for clarity into former spy boss Arthur... 

Absence of forensic skills in SAPS prohibits crime fighting – Judge Dennis Davis

Justice Dennis Davis said on Monday that the absence of forensic skills in members of the South African Police Service prohibits crime prevention in the country. He pointed out that Police Minister... 

Sahpra ends use of Ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment in SA

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority CEO Dr Boitumelo Semete announced on Monday the termination of the use of the Ivermectin drug for the treatment and prevention of Covid-19 in... 

Africa Day an opportunity to celebrate socio-economic achievements – Mondli Gungubele

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele said on Wednesday that Africa Day is an opportunity to celebrate the socioeconomic achievements on the continent. Africa Day is commemorated every year... 

S African scientists named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people

Professor Tulio de Oliveira and Dr Sikhulile Moyo have been named in TIME Magazine’s prestigious 100 Most Influential People list, for their work in genomics and epidemiology, a vital field during... 

Onus cannot fall on victims of racism to advance reconciliation – Ramaphosa

In his weekly letter to the nation on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the time for “half measures” in transformation is over. Responding to the recent reports of racism at the... 

Election dip a warning for ANC come 2024 – Jeff Radebe

African National Congress head of policy Jeff Radebe said on Friday that organisational renewal is important for the survival of the party as it released its policy discussion papers ahead of the... 

Govt denies claim that Treasury is refusing to release disaster relief funds in KZN

Government has hit back against claims made by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that National Treasury is refusing to release funds to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provincial government for disaster relief.... 

DA wants State of Disaster declared on Eskom

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises Ghaleb Cachalia on Thursday called for a State of Disaster to be declared on power utility Eskom following a heavy run of load-shedding... 

African researchers invited to apply for JWO Research Grant

African researchers are invited to apply for this year’s Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant, for projects with a focus on the preservation of Africa’s natural environment. The winning... 

Ukraine war will get far worse before it gets better – Steenhuisen

Back from his visit to Ukraine last week, Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Monday said that the Russian aggression against Ukraine will get far worse before it gets any better.... 

Cogta declares provincial disaster in KZN

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has declared the KwaZulu-Natal floods, which have claimed the lives of over 300 people and displaced many families, a provincial... 

Discussion paper hopes to spur conversation on renewal and change

The Defend Our Democracy Campaign on Thursday launched a discussion paper which aims to start a conversation in South African about how democracy can be strengthened. At the launch, Ahmed Kathrada... 

End of National State of Disaster welcomed

Democratic Alliance spokesperson Cilliers Brink has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that Cabinet has decided to end the National State of Disaster but cautions against allowing... 

Govt ends National State of Disaster

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday night Cabinet’s decision to terminate the National State of Disaster from April 5 since the terms of the Disaster Management Act are no longer met.... 

Khoza says she is hurt after dismissal, accuses ActionSA of serving DA interests

Former ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal representative Dr Makhosi Khoza said on Tuesday that she was hurt following her dismissal from the party, and has accused ActionSA of serving the interests of the... 

ANC NEC meeting prioritises party renewal and rebuilding

The African National Congress National Executive Committee has stressed the importance of renewal, as well as the rebuilding of the party’s congress, values, integrity and its ability to be an even... 

Solidarity to lay fraud charges against Zuma and others

Trade union Solidarity has said it will lay charges of corruption, theft, fraud and mismanagement of State funds against 19 alleged State capturers, including former president Jacob Zuma, at the... 

Mandela arrest warrant NFT sold for R1.9m

Former statesman Nelson Mandela’s original warrant of arrest has been digitally minted as a non-fungible token and sold for R1.9-million. The proceeds are expected to save the Liliesleaf Farm and... 

Zondo wants to strengthen independence of judiciary during his term

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has said he wants to ensure that by the time he leaves office, the judiciary of South Africa would have strengthened its independence as it is critical to sustaining... 

Relaxed Covid regulations continue to harm economy – DA

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Health and party spokesperson Siviwe Gwarube said on Wednesday that the changes to the State of Disaster regulations announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

ActionSA parts ways with Makhosi Khoza for bringing party into disrepute

ActionSA’s Senate has terminated Dr Makhosi Khoza's membership, with immediate effect, for bringing the party into disrepute. In a statement on Tuesday, the party said Khoza deliberately acted in a... 

DA heads to court to end State of Disaster

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is threatening to take government to court for what he calls an “irrational and unreasonable” extension of the National State of Disaster and is urging... 

New global standard a victory for anticorruption efforts – Corruption Watch

Corruption Watch said the approval of a new global standard on beneficial ownership transparency is a win for the fight against corruption, money laundering and other financial crimes around the... 

More vaccinations mean more activities can open up – Health Minister

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said on Friday that while vaccination mandates remain a difficult topic, the “undisputed fact” is that as more people vaccinate, the more economic and social... 

Constitution remains an illusion for many - Justice Jody Kollapen

Constitutional Court Judge Justice Jody Kollapen said on Monday that for many South Africans, the Constitution remains an illusion far on the horizon as they impatiently wait to feel its presence... 

ANC receives over R22m in party funding, EFF declares funding for the first time

Between October and December 2021, 11 political parties have received a total of R 46 036 589.97 in party funding, according to the Independent Electoral Commission in its quarterly disclosure...