IRR says GNU could be game changer but SA’s public service in critical condition

The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) warned on Tuesday that South Africa’s public service is in a critical condition, characterised by a lack of professionalism and rampant political... 

ANC says DA’s employment equity case a direct assault on SA’s transformation journey

The African National Congress on Tuesday condemned the Democratic Alliance’s constitutional challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, describing it as an attempt to undermine the Act... 

DA says it supports redress, not ‘draconian’ Employment Equity Amendment Act, as court case looms

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday expressed its readiness for Tuesday’s court action, in which it will argue for fair access to jobs and employment for all South Africans. The party has... 

Exhumed remains of two political activists to be reburied

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi said on Friday the reburial of Apartheid-era activists Benjamin Malesella Moloise and Abram Zakhele Mngomezulu marked an... 

SANDF begins phased withdrawal of troops from DRC

On Tuesday, the South African National Defence Force began the phased withdrawal of its recruits and equipment from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a directive from the... 

Take three: Godongwana to re-table Budget on May 21

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will re-table the 2025 Budget on May 21, noting that in the meantime funding for provinces and municipalities will continue under the 2024 Division of Revenue Act.... 

DA to challenge Employment Equity Amendment Act in court

The Democratic Alliance’s case challenging Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act will be heard in the North Gauteng High Court on May 6. The party has launched a constitutional... 

Mashatile warns of rising costs of living owing to trade tensions, encourages multilateralism

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Tuesday that a “fair, transparent, equitable, and inclusive” international order is essential for economic stability and sustained growth, noting that... 

ANC firm on its values in 'constructive' meeting with DA

During its discussions with the Democratic Alliance, the African National Congress said it remained rooted in its values and resolutions, and will not compromise on the fundamental goals of social... 

Parties take aim at DA, saying VAT hike reversal not a result of court action

The African National Congress (ANC) and nine other political parties on Thursday rubbished claims by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the reversal of the value-added tax (VAT) hike is a victory... 

DA celebrates VAT hike reversal, questions Godongwana’s decision

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed jubilation at Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s reversal of the value-added tax increase, but questioned the sudden change. On Wednesday, Godongwana... 

ANC welcomes investigation into Mashatile shooting incident

The African National Congress has been given assurances by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola that the incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s convoy is under active... 

Ramaphosa to host Ukraine’s Zelenskyy following call with Putin

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his first official visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. This comes after Ramaphosa... 

Ramaphosa says Putin committed to peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday, that Russian President Vladimir Putin has committed to working together towards a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ramaphosa on Monday... 

DA says it’s not opposed to workable Budget, as it challenges tax increase in court

The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday while it is not opposed to a workable Budget, it opposes an anti-growth, anti-jobs and anti-poor VAT-based Budget. DA spokesperson on Finance, Dr Mark Burke... 

SIU, Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund sign MoU to investigate fraud, corruption in legal profession

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering cooperation in investigating fraud,... 

DA lays corruption charges against Thembi Simelane

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday laid corruption charges against Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, and accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of protecting African National Congress... 

Ramaphosa decries poor governance, corruption during oversight visit to E Cape

During his oversight visit to the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out that despite progress in many areas in the province, its growth and development is significantly... 

ANC welcomes inclusion of crimes against humanity charges in COSAS 4 case

The African National Congress said the "landmark ruling" to include crimes against humanity charges in the Congress of South African Student 4 case marked a “decisive step forward” in the long and... 

AfriForum considers prosecution of Oscar Mabuyane for alleged corruption

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has urged the National Prosecuting Authority to give corruption cases appropriate attention and allay fears that politicians implicated in serious corruption... 

Dion George welcomes rhino poaching conviction, notes collaboration with NPA, Saps

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George says his department is actively engaging with the National Prosecuting Authority and the South African Police Service through... 

GOOD Party, ANC express confidence in Jonas’s Special Envoy appointment

The GOOD Party said former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas’s appointment as Special Envoy to the US is a choice that reflects integrity and competence, while the African National Congress... 

Ramaphosa stresses need for ‘level playing field’ in global trade

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that trade between countries must remain “free, predictable and governed by a rules-based system”, particularly for developing economies, many of which he... 

AfriForum wants police to prioritise farm attacks, calls for Hawks task team

Lobby group AfriForum on Wednesday made an urgent submission to the National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to classify farm attacks as a national priority crime. The submission was... 

Female judge representation matters in applying fairness in GBV cases – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that society should insist that women have more control over their lives and economic independence, which he believes will reduce their vulnerability to... 

ANC hopes to conclude Budget negotiations in five days, will engage DA on conduct

African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday that his party is hopeful it will reach a consensus on the Budget within five days, having engaged all parties in the... 

ActionSA wants removal of VAT increase before it considers joining GNU

ActionSA president Herman Mashaba has affirmed that his party will not give any consideration to the proposal of reconstituting the Government of National Unity to include ActionSA until the issues... 

VAT increase a responsible step towards economic stability – IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa

Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) president Velenkosini Hlabisa said on Monday while the expected VAT increases are not desirable, the party supportes the 2025 Budget under the current circumstances and... 

Social wage expenditure can only be sustained with higher levels of economic growth – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that the country’s expenditure on the social wage can only be sustained if there are higher levels of economic growth, which he said will come through... 

96% of pit toilets eradicated: Amnesty International SA disappointed with DBE

Amnesty International South Africa executive director Shenilla Mohamed on Friday expressed disappointment with the Department of Basic Education’s missed deadline to eradicate 100% of pit toilets... 

Home Affairs deal with Sars, BMA expands smart ID, passport services, and digitalises immigration

The Department of Home Affairs has teamed up with the Border Management Authority, Government Printing Works and the South African Revenue Service to integrate Home Affairs services with banking... 

DA confident it will stop May VAT increase

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed confidence in its case that challenges the legality of the 2025/26 National Budget process, stating that it will succeed in its plan to stop the... 

Grandstanding, political brinkmanship do not solve uncontrolled govt expenditure – ActionSA

ActionSA said on Thursday it rejected the spread of “reductionist, malicious, and outright false narratives” perpetrated by “bad faith actors”, with regards to developments around the Fiscal... 

Budget: DA accuses ActionSA of selling out S Africans, ActionSA defends itself

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday accused ActionSA and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) of betraying South Africans by supporting what it calls the African National Congress's (ANC’s)... 

Cogta committee calls for integration of two proposed coalition governance Bills

Owing to the Private Member's Bill and the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill seeking to address the same issues, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio... 

AfriForum urges international sanctions against Malema for ‘Kill the Boer’ chant

Lobby group AfriForum on Tuesday called on the international community to impose sanctions against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and others who are “guilty of gross human rights... 

Mbalula expresses ANC’s commitment to GNU as Budget talks continue

African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula expressed confidence, on Tuesday, that the Budget will be passed, although negotiations are ongoing. The Standing Committee on Finance is... 

Over 1.4bn disbursed for disaster response in 2024/25 financial year – Velenkosini Hlabisa

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa said on Monday that in the 2024/25 financial year, his department disbursed R1.444-billion towards disaster management... 

Use of gold Sassa card extended to April 30, CEO calls on beneficiaries to switch promptly

The South African Social Security Agency on Friday welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to allow for the continued use of the Sassa gold card until all cards have been successfully... 

We have not created disinformation, the ANC has – Solidarity Movement

The Solidarity Movement has said that although it did warn about the “dangers” of the Expropriation Act, it did not present allegations to the US government that large-scale expropriation without...