DA refers Nersa to Public Protector, calls for board reconstitution

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday formally referred the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to the Public Protector for investigation over the R54-billion error made in its recent Eskom... 

DA urges Cachalia to arrest crime intelligence CFO after meeting with Police Commissioner

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia requesting the immediate arrest of Crime Intelligence CFO Major General Philani Lushaba, who the party says has... 

ActionSA submits Bill to overhaul Cabinet to Ramaphosa

ActionSA has submitted its Constitutional Amendment Bill directly to President Cyril Ramaphosa for his consideration, following the party’s direct question in the National Assembly on whether he... 

BEE solutions company criticises govt for allowing BEE to be tainted by unscrupulous

Black economic empowerment ownership solutions company Tusker CEO Gareth Ochse told Polity on Wednesday that government has not been effectively proactive with BEE, urging government to incentivise... 

ActionSA cites ‘lack of growth’ in new GDP figures, blames GNU

ActionSA has criticised the Government of National Unity for failing to produce a credible plan to tackle the country’s lack of economic growth and its unemployment crisis. ActionSA Member of... 

'Global trade must work for all of us', Ramaphosa tells BRICS meeting

Speaking to his BRICS counterparts on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa noted persisting trade imbalances, where developing economies remain locked in the lower end of global value chains, and he... 

Solidarity launches defamation case against Ntshavheni, Ramaphosa

Trade union Solidarity is taking Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to court over alleged defamation, after she claimed that Solidarity and its sister organisation AfriForum led... 

Ramaphosa notes progress in tackling corruption, urges collaboration for prevention

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday highlighted government success in efforts to deal with corruption but said there must be equal energy in fighting public and private sector corruption. In his... 

Tau targets automotive cooperation with Algeria at Intra-African Trade Fair

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau will home in on automotive cooperation during his participation at the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair, in Algeria, noting that the sector is a... 

Mashatile addresses Nedlac summit, proposing National Dialogue will be crucial in addressing country’s challenges

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday that although the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has played a central role in shaping policies to improve the socioeconomic... 

Parly Saps committee denies Shadrack Sibiya will appear next week, as it finalises witness list  

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption, political interference and malfeasance in the South African Police Service (Saps) clarified on Thursday that no final decision... 

ANC claims renewal project is succeeding with by-election wins in E Cape, Limpopo

The African National Congress on Thursday celebrated its by-election victories in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo, saying the outcome of the elections “unequivocally reaffirms” that the party is the... 

Cope slams Mathabatha’s 'insincere' resignation as ANC Limpopo chair; Mbalula to hold talks

The Congress of the People in Limpopo “unequivocally” dismissed former Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha’s resignation as the African National Congress Limpopo chairperson, calling it a... 

‘Kill the Boer’ chant: AfriForum, Saai up intensity in quest for international sanctions against EFF's Malema

Lobby group AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative have launched a detailed charge sheet against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, named the Malema Dossier, to be... 

DA wants disbandment of GPAA, ActionSA calls for accountability

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the disbandment of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), arguing that its work should be taken over by the Government Employees Pension... 

Social Development’s Lumka Oliphant suspended pending misconduct investigations  

Social Development Department communications chief director Lumka Oliphant has been placed on precautionary suspension pending the outcome of an investigation into potential misconduct, following... 

ActionSA pushes Bill promoting use of public health system by MPs

ActionSA on Tuesday announced its intention to table the Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme Amendment Bill in Parliament, which seeks to end compulsory membership in the scheme for... 

DA demands accountability from Nersa over tariff error

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) chairperson Thembani Bukula demanding public accountability and answers relating to the R54-billion... 

DA requests SANDF security plan, following most recent army base robbery

The Democratic Alliance has requested that Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans chairperson Dakota Legoete summon Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga,... 

ActionSA deputy president touts '15-year plan to take over SA', as party celebrates 5 years

Launched during the challenging Covid-19 lockdown, ActionSA today celebrates five years in South Africa’s political arena with plans to increase its representation in Parliament and build municipal... 

DA gets biggest quarterly donation; only ANC, ActionSA also breach declaration threshold

Ahead of the 2026/27 local government elections (LGE), the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has recorded an upward trend in political funding, amounting to more than... 

Anti-corruption council submits report to Ramaphosa, Cabinet scrutiny to follow

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday received the close-out report from the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC), the findings of which will soon be released publicly, said the... 

AfriForum opposes MKP Bill to put all land under State control

Lobby group AfriForum is opposing uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s proposed private member’s Bill, which seeks to rewrite Section 25 of the Constitution, to abolish private land ownership. Earlier this... 

PSA wants Godongwana to fast-track GPAA forensic investigation

The Public Servants Association on Thursday urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to fast-track the forensic investigation into the Government Pensions Administration Agency to restore stability... 

Gwarube announces Education Council to strengthen policy

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the appointment of new members of the National Education and Training Council, which will be led by Penelope Vinjevold, as the chairperson. She... 

DA says Nasiphi Moya will repay City of Tshwane, while ActionSA accuses party of insecurity

The Democratic Alliance (DA) stated on Wednesday that City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has confirmed to the party that she will make arrangements to repay about R270 000 back to the municipality,... 

ANC rejects ‘manipulative opinion polls’, rejects findings of declining support, says it is stabilising force in GNU

The African National Congress (ANC) on Tuesday rejected what it termed “manipulative opinion polls”, which it said are designed to sow doubt about the movement’s strength and relevance. ANC... 

Local elections to take place between November and January – IEC awaits date from Minister

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa will announce a date for the next Local Government Elections (LGE) once his consultation with the Independent... 

Schreiber says Home Affairs moving at 'light speed’ under GNU

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber said on Tuesday that his department is moving at “light speed” to take a department that has long been maligned as almost the symbol of government... 

EFF urges Justice Madlanga to withdraw from judicial commission into Saps allegations

The Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday urged acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to relinquish his role in what it says is a “disgrace and fake process”, which the party warns will... 

GPAA gets a new CEO, DA demands plans for investigation

National Treasury deputy director-general for corporate services Job Stadi Mngomezulu is Government Pensions Administration Agency acting CEO, effective from Monday. Last week, Finance Minister... 

ActionSA rejects Parly Saps committee terms, challenges Speaker over alleged censorship

ActionSA said it will urgently challenge National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Parliament’s “unilateral decision” to restrict access to classified information relating to the investigation... 

MVC consults legal team after political party funding court application dismissed

Following the dismissal of its court application to overhaul the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA), civil society organisation My Vote Counts (MVC) announced that it is studying the judgment and... 

SANDF rubbishes claims of abandoned Oryx helicopters in DRC

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dispelled claims that its Oryx helicopters were abandoned in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirming that these aircraft are being... 

SA concerned about escalating violence directed at Palestinians – Mashatile

The South Africa government has expressed concern regarding the escalating cycle of violence directed at Palestinians, which Deputy President Paul Mashatile said poses significant challenges for... 

Speaker defends integrity of Parly legal team assigned to committee probing Saps allegations

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza on Thursday expressed her “unequivocal confidence” in the competence and integrity of Parliament’s legal advisory services team that has been assigned to... 

Parly Saps committee says Mkhwanazi will be the first person to appear before it, as it agrees to terms

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said the final version of the terms of reference will be sent to... 

MVC warns of deepening secrecy following Ramaphosa’s approval of political funding limits

Civil society organisation My Vote Counts argues that the new Political Funding Act annual donation limit will deepen secrecy in political funding and make it easier for private interests to... 

Dion George hails dismantling of major rhino horn syndicate

Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Dr Dion George has welcomed arrests of suspects linked to an international rhino horn syndicate, describing it as a decisive victory in the country’s... 

DA slams delays in Parly’s Saps corruption committee

The Democratic Alliance said it was concerned about ongoing delays in finalising the terms of reference for Parliament’s ad hoc committee into the allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police...