JSC interviews irrational and unfair – Suzman Foundation

Helen Suzman Foundation director Nicole Fritz on Wednesday expressed disappointment at the “degraded” process that was the Judicial Service Commission’s recent interviews for the Chief Justice... 

I expected enemies from State capture commission – Zondo

Justice Raymond Zondo said on Friday he knew that heading the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture was going to create enemies for him. Zondo is one of four candidates being interviewed to fill... 

DA wants inquiry into Eskom as Stage 2 load-shedding continues

The Democratic Alliance is calling for an urgent Commission of Inquiry into Eskom as the country moves into a second day of Stage 2 load-shedding. DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises Ghaleb... 

DA files court papers to force govt to scrap rotational system in schools

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen filed court papers in the Gauteng High Court on Wednesday in an effort to compel government to immediately open schools fully. The party has been trying... 

DA urges Ramaphosa to immediately lift State of Disaster

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to immediately lift the National State of Disaster, along with the remaining lockdown regulations. On Wednesday,... 

WC Education wants one metre rule in schools scrapped

The Western Cape Department of Education has called for the scrapping of the one metre rule in schools citing long-term negative consequences. This comes after Minister of Basic Education Angie... 

Sahpra approves Pfizer booster dose in S Africa to curb Omicron variant

The South African Health Products Authority (Sahpra) has approved a third booster dose for South Africans following the outbreak of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. This follows concerns at early... 

Ramaphosa to convene NCCC amid new Covid variant, S Africans urged to remain vigilant

Government has urged South Africans to remain vigilant and to exercise all Covid-19 precautions while scientists investigate the newly identified B.1.1.529 coronavirus variant. South Africa is... 

EFF stipulates terms for coalitions in hung municipalities as it stops negotiations with ANC

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema on Tuesday laid out the party’s requirements for possible coalition partners as it ruled out further talks with the African National Congress. The EFF... 

B4SA urges broad participation in Vooma Vaccination Weekend

As government rolls out the second Vooma Vaccination Weekend this weekend, Business for South Africa is calling on people over the age of 12, and especially those over the age of 50, to take... 

Skull of Homo naledi child discovered at Rising Star cave

The first partial skull of a Homo naledi child, Leti, has been found in a remote passage of the Rising Star cave, in Johannesburg, by a team of international researchers led by University of the... 

ActionSA wins 5 seats in KwaDukuza municipality

ActionSA is celebrating in KwaZulu-Natal after securing an 8.47% win in the KwaDukuza municipality, on the north coast. This means the party has won five seats in the municipality. Party... 

2022 NSFAS applications open November 2

Those wishing to apply for the 2022 National Student Financial Aid Scheme can do so from November 2 until January 7, 2022. Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr Blade Nzimande... 

Security cluster on standby on election day

Defence Minister Thandi Modise assured South Africans on Monday that all relevant security aligned departments are prepped to ensure that the local government elections remain safe for all voters.... 

Ramaphosa encourages voters to exercise their right on Nov 1

President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to exercise their civic duty and vote on November 1 when South African holds its local government elections. In his weekly newsletter to the... 

Ramaphosa wishes Chief Justice Mogoeng well after decade-long service

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday expressed his appreciation to outgoing Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng for what he called a decade of outstanding service and leadership. In a statement from the... 

US to donate further R134m in Covid-19 assistance to S Africa

US Chargé d’Affaires Todd Haskell announced on Friday the donation of about R134-million (or $9-million) in urgent Covid-19 assistance from the US to South Africa to boost the country’s vaccination... 

DA removes controversial KZN posters, apologises to Phoenix residents

Democratic Alliance KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Dean Macpherson on Thursday apologised to the Phoenix community and ordered the removal of controversial posters that have recently made headlines. The... 

Health Minister promises suspensions before end of day

National Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has promised to fast track the matter of the Digital Vibes tender as a matter of urgency and promised that all officials implicated will be served with... 

Home Affairs urges collection of IDs over the weekend ahead of local elections

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed concern about the number of uncollected identity (ID) documents at Home Affairs branches as voters are expected to register for the local... 

Vaccination 'passport' not introduced to punish S Africans – Health Minister

Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla stressed on Friday that the vaccination certificate touted by government is not being introduced to punish South Africans but rather to protect each other against... 

ANC hopes to regain Tshwane in local elections

The ruling African National Congress has pleaded with South Africans to vote for the party as the country gears up to vote in the local government elections on November, as proclaimed by Minister... 

Zuma parole of national importance – AfriForum

The civil rights organisation AfriForum has filed an urgent review application on former president Jacob Zuma’s release from prison owing to medical parole. Zuma was released from serving his 15... 

Local government elections to be held on Nov 1

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Gogta) Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has announced that the local government elections will be held on November 1, following her... 

UCT still highest ranked in Africa despite Covid-19

University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng is pleased with the institution’s latest Times Higher Education ranking, which sees it retain its top spot in Africa and come... 

Khusela Diko dismissed as Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, receives warning

The Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Khusela Diko, who is on maternity leave, will not resume her position. Following a disciplinary process, Diko has been... 

Civil society key to advancing democratic change in Africa – Kgalema Motlanthe

Former President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Tuesday that civil society is a pivotal key contributor in advancing democratic change in Africa. He was delivering the keynote address at a symposium... 

SAPS Commissioner welcomes arrest of seven suspects in Babita Deokaran murder

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service General Khehla Sitole on Friday commended the investigating team’s breakthrough which led to the arrest of seven suspects in the murder... 

Health Minister concerned more teenagers testing positive in W Cape and N Cape

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has expressed concern on what he calls a worrying trend in the Western Cape and Northern Cape, where younger people between ages of 10 and 19 are testing positive for... 

ANC ready for elections as it waits to hear on postponement – Dugmore

Leader of the African National Congress in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Cameron Dugmore, said on Wednesday that the ANC is concerned about the period leading up to the local government... 

Vaccination for 18 and older opens Friday

In an effort to increase the worryingly low numbers at vaccination centers across the country, Cabinet has approved the rollout of vaccination for the age group 18 to 35 from Friday. The National... 

National Assembly to elect new Speaker

The National Assembly is expected to hold a plenary sitting on Thursday to elect a new National Assembly Speaker. This comes after former speaker Thandi Modise was appointed Minister of Defence and... 

Marikana events happened under our watch – ANC admits

The ruling African National Congress said on Monday that the events that unfolded at Marikana will always remain a dark spot  in South Africa’s democratic society, as it remembers the lives lost on... 

Zuma admitted to hospital for medical observation

The Department of Correctional Services confirmed on Friday that imprisoned former President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to an outside hospital facility for “routine observation”. Zuma is... 

Cele says instigators of unrest will be brought to book, announces arrest of 12

Police Minister Bheki Cele has vowed that those responsible for instigating the recent unrest that resulted in the deaths of 342 people in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng will be brought to book.... 

AU’s decision to grant Israel observer status ‘insensitive’ – ANC

The ruling African National Congress has called the African Union’s decision to grant Israel observer status “insensitive and ill advised”. Last week, the South African government slammed the... 

ActionSA calls for independent inquiry following unrest

ActionSA founder and leader Herman Mashaba said on Tuesday that his party would approach President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint an independent body to probe the acts of lawlessness and unrest that... 

Higher education staff 35 years or older to resume vaccination – Nzimande

Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande announced on Friday that Post-school education and training staff aged 35 years and older will resume on July 24, marking the... 

Biovac/Pfizer vaccine partnership will boost mRNA hub – Nzimande

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande has congratulated the Biovac Institute for its partnership with Pfizer and its German vaccine partner BioNTech which will... 

SARB cautions against stained banknotes after unrest

Following recent looting and acts of lawlessness that caused unrest in the country, the South African Reserve Bank has cautioned the public not to accept stained banknotes, stating that these notes...