EFF bemoans lack of transformation in SA sports

The Economic Freedom Fighters wants Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to focus on dismantling systemic barriers that it says prevent the majority of citizens from accessing and... 

Govt will use entrepreneurship to lift more women out of poverty – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that with South Africa’s high unemployment rate, entrepreneurship is an important tool to empower more women and broaden their participation in the economy.... 

MK Party certain of victory against ANC at Appeals court

Following the African National Congress (ANC) being granted leave to appeal the High Court judgment, which dismissed its copyright infringement case against the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), the... 

ANC NEC commits to pay back any VBS Mutual Bank monies accrued – Fikile Mbalula

The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved that the party will return any VBS Mutual Bank monies proven to have been amassed, unknowingly, from the... 

ActionSA demands comprehensive citizenship audit

ActionSA wants a comprehensive citizenship audit in South Africa following the Department of Home Affairs’ announcement that it has established prima facie evidence of fraud committed by Miss South... 

DA welcomes PA’s Christo Alexander to the party

George municipality Councillor Christo Alexander has moved from the Patriotic Alliance (PA) to the Democratic Alliance (DA), a move that the DA said was “no surprise". The DA said PA councillors... 

‘It’s mischievous to reduce Presidential izimbizo to rands, cents’ – Presidency defends spending R44m

Amid criticism that the Presidency had spent R44-million of taxpayer money on an 18-month series of Presidential izimbizo, Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said on Wednesday it was... 

EFF condemns ‘misuse’ of public funds on Presidential imbizos

The Economic Freedom Fighters has condemned what it termed the “disgraceful misuse of public funds” on Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential imbizo events, adding that it sets a “dangerous precedent” for... 

‘Give Saps space to work’ – Police Minister Mchunu tells media

African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) member and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Tuesday acknowledged that while crime was not under control in the country, the media... 

Police committee underscores need to strengthen officers' health, wellness

Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron highlighted on Tuesday that resilience building and general support care should be a central pillar of the work of the South African Police... 

MVC rejects Coalitions Bill amendments that 'diminish political rights'

Non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts noted that while there are several elements of the Coalitions Bill that it supports, it strongly rejects amendments that will diminish political rights... 

Eradicating crime can restore security critical to economic activity – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that beyond the trauma and instability that crime causes in communities, it is also an impediment to economic growth and development. Ramaphosa wrote in... 

Chief Justice’s office rubbishes claims of tension between Zondo, Madlanga

The Office of the Chief Justice on Friday dismissed reports of friction between Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, saying there has never been any tension between them. The... 

Racist incidents at schools manifestation of larger systemic problem – IJR

Non-governmental organisation the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation said on Friday that government, particularly the Department of Education, must ensure that it recognises that racist... 

IEC welcomes fourth consecutive clean audit

Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa CEO Sy Mamabolo welcomed the commission's and Political Party Funding system’s fourth consecutive clean audit reports. The Auditor-General has... 

DA disappointed with FF Plus, ANC coalition in Oudtshoorn

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Oudtshoorn expressed disappointment that the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) “placed their party interest above the residents of the Karoo town” after the FF Plus's... 

Minister attributes drop in rhino poaching to dehorning

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George noted on Thursday a significant drop in rhino poaching during May and June, attributing this to the dehorning of rhino populations... 

ANC pursues court order to stop MK Party from using its trademarks

The African National Congress confirmed on Thursday that its legal team is appearing in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal, to stop the uMkhonto we... 

SAHRC decries increased incidents of racism, updates on EFF Cllr matter

The South African Human Rights Commission says it is urgently assessing Economic Freedom Fighters Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu’s matter in line with its complaints handling procedure. The Democratic... 

ANC says there is no outperformance of the party in GNU

The African National Congress on Wednesday rejected a news report which claimed that senior ANC members have complained that Democratic Alliance ministers in the Government of National Unity are... 

Tshwane DA wants EFF’s Obakeng Ramabodu investigated for ‘racist remarks’

The Democratic Alliance in Tshwane said on Tuesday it has filed a case with the South African Police Service against Economic Freedom Fighters Tshwane Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu for his alleged... 

Dismissal of EFF case affirms processes for maintaining order – Parliament

Parliament welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of the Economic Freedom Fighters’ legal challenge, saying the latest ruling upheld the decisions taken by the Presiding Officers and affirmed the... 

Economic transformation should be at the centre of GNU's dialogue – Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday urged all sectors of society to work with the Government of National Unity to ensure a stable, efficient and effective democracy, while he promised that... 

Zizi Kodwa resigns as ANC MP

Former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned as an African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament with immediate effect. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said he... 

DA challenges Ramaphosa’s May speech in Electoral Court

The Democratic Alliance will appear before the Electoral Court on Thursday in a case against President Cyril Ramaphosa, following his speech to the nation shortly before the May elections. In May,... 

GNU’s current fiscal strategy must be strengthened, CDE advises

Policy think tank the Center for Development and Enterprise on Thursday urged the Government of National Unity to refrain from making any new unaffordable spending commitments, including unbudgeted... 

Solidarity says court judgment major breakthrough in NHI fight

Solidarity noted on Wednesday that it has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) when a core pillar on which the State’s centralisation of... 

DA welcomes Climate Change Act

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape noted on Wednesday that it is looking forward to the development of the regulations which will guide the rollout and implementation of the Climate Change... 

GNU could spark SA's economic revival – Justice Malala

Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala on Tuesday expressed positive sentiments on the possibility of prosperity with the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU),... 

ActionSA assumes role of ‘constructive opposition’ in Joburg, calls for Gwamanda’s removal

ActionSA President Herman Mashaba announced on Monday that his party will adopt the role of “constructive opposition” in the City of Johannesburg, noting that instabilities have persisted in the... 

AfriForum urges ConCourt to declare Hlophe’s appointment unlawful

Civil rights organisation AfriForum said it has applied to the Constitutional Court asking it to declare that uMkhonto Wesizwe Party Parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe’s appointment is... 

FUL links apparent attempt on Sars advocate’s life to her work

Freedom Under Law (FUL) said the apparent assassination attempt on South African Revenue Service (Sars) advocate Coreth Naudé’s life has a potentially chilling effect on key role players in the... 

DA convinced parties in GNU will find solutions on areas of divergence

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted that while the Government of National Unity has on the whole met the requirement for sufficient consensus, as outlined in the Statement of Intent,... 

Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s opening of Parly address, opposition promises vigilance

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of Parliament address has been met with praise and criticism from political parties represented in Parliament. On Thursday, Ramaphosa officially opened the... 

350Africa! calls for urgent renewable-energy investment and policy support

International environmental movement 350Africa! said on Thursday that for Africa to realise a just transition to renewable energy, significant investment from financial institutions and developed... 

Defend our Democracy says GNU presents opportunity for civil society to enhance SA’s democracy

Non-governmental organisation Defend our Democracy general secretary Kristen Abrahams stresses that by fostering inclusive dialogues, promoting transparency, and ensuring accountability, civil... 

DA hoping Ramaphosa will outline economic policies in opening of Parliament address

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said his party expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to outline South Africa’s reform agenda, which he stated is aligned with DA policy, in terms of... 

ANC affirms Jacob Zuma will appear before its Disciplinary Committee

The African National Congress said former President and now leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Jacob Zuma’s appearance before its National Disciplinary Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, is... 

ActionSA backs Gwarube's move to send BELA Bill back to Parly

ActionSA on Wednesday urged Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube to ensure that her petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa makes clear that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, in its current... 

ActionSA asserts its call for intervention on illegal immigration is not xenophobia

ActionSA, on Tuesday, stressed that wanting the issue of illegal immigration tackled was not xenophobia. During Monday’s Home Affairs Budget Vote debate ActionSA said urgent intervention was needed...