DA petition gets over 200 000 signatures against Eskom's proposed 40% increase

The Democratic Alliance has submitted the first batch of over 200 000 signatures, on its petition against Eskom's proposed 40% price hike, to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa,... 

Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas

Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on exploration rights for oil and gas and rule in favour of... 

Ramaphosa to address the nation on food poisoning interventions

Following the tragic deaths of children and several hospitalisations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the... 

Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the Government of National Unity to be able to grow... 

Decrease in unemployment rate welcomed, but GNU blamed for economic failures

Political parties on Wednesday welcomed the decrease in the unemployment rate, however, they slammed the Government of National Unity (GNU) for failing to grow the economy. Statistics South Africa... 

SACP denies engagements with MKP

Long-term historical ally of the African National Congress, the South African Communist Party (SACP), says it never initiated any engagement with the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), neither has it... 

PSA calls for ‘proper’ regulation of spaza shops

The Public Servants Association on Monday called for proper regulations and for the appointment of health inspectors to monitor the compliance of spaza shops. The association urged Cooperative... 

Parly committee unhappy about withdrawn SABC Bill

Parliamentary Communications and Digital Technologies Committee chairperson Khusela Diko expressed concern at Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to withdraw the South African... 

Parly committee wants foreign nationals banned from operating spaza shops

Parliament’s Education, Sciences and Creative Industries Select Committee said on Friday it wants government to ban foreign nationals from operating spaza shops and maintain an updated register of... 

Fikile Mbalula says Zille’s interference in ANC internal affairs shows ‘shameless’ bid for power, influence

The African National Congress (ANC) has “categorically rejected” what it labels baseless claims by Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille regarding the party’s alleged... 

‘A testament to unity’: Ramaphosa unveils King Shaka statue in Durban

President Cyril Ramaphosa described the unveiling of King Shaka’s statue at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, as a great source of pride that tells the history of... 

Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP

Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, saying the party is the vehicle through which “much needed black and... 

Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on re-election, Mashaba stresses maintaining relations

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday congratulated former US President Donald Trump on his re-election as the President, saying South Africa looked forward to continuing the partnership between... 

Police union wants review of justice system processes

As it celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary, Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union president Thulani Ngwenya called for a review of the operations of South Africa’s justice system to ensure... 

Ramaphosa stresses child safety in marking National Children’s Day

In his latest letter to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the strengthening of collective resolve to ensure that every child has a safe, caring and nurturing childhood, noting... 

DA introduces Anti-Corruption Bill in Parliament

The Democratic Alliance has proposed to Parliament the Anti-Corruption Bill, which seeks to introduce an Anti-Corruption Commission as an independent, Chapter 9 institution, focused solely on... 

NDPP to review decision to withdraw corruption charges against Zizi Kodwa

It was announced on Friday that National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi will review Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Advocate Andrew Chauke’s decision to... 

ActionSA wants NPA to review decision to withdraw corruption charges against Zizi Kodwa

ActionSA said on Friday it will formally write to National Director of Public Prosecution Advocate Shamila Batohi, to review the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) decision to withdraw... 

NPA withdraws charges against Zizi Kodwa, co-accused

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Johannesburg, Advocate Andrew Chauke announced on Friday the decision to withdraw corruption charges against the former Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture... 

Ramaphosa appoints members of Special Tribunal

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Judge Margaret Victor as Special Tribunal president with effect from Friday, for a period of three years. The Special Tribunal has a statutory mandate to... 

GNU Clearing House creates team to address BELA Act concerns

The Government of National Unity Clearing House Mechanism has agreed to establish a small team to work on some of the concerns raised around the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. The team... 

DA urges ‘anti-competitive’ Eskom to withdraw legal proceedings against Nersa

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday urged State power utility Eskom to withdraw its “futile and costly” legal dispute and support the transformation of South Africa’s energy sector. Eskom has... 

Mixed reactions to Godongwana’s Budget

Political parties expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) saying this was a new... 

Cooperative governance dept plans to table Municipal Coalitions Bill in July

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs deputy director-general for policy, governance and administration Dr Kevin Naidoo said on Wednesday the department intends to submit the... 

Malusi Gigaba elected chairperson of parly defence committee

Former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has been elected as one of the chairpersons of Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence. Gigaba is implicated in crimes in the Zondo Commission... 

ANC to create committee to investigate NEC, NWC leaks

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday its National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved to establish a standing committee to investigate leaks of NEC... 

Life Esidimeni families urge NPA to criminally charge Qedani, Manamela

The families of the victims of the Life Esidimeni tragedy, members of the disability sector, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, public interest law centre SECTION27, and others, will... 

DA calls for shared policing functions

Democratic Alliance police spokesperson Ian Cameron on Friday called for policing functions to be shared between national, provincial and local authorities, to allow the South African Police... 

Ramaphosa calls for reform of global peace, security mechanisms

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that existing global institutional mechanisms need to be strengthened and reformed to play a constructive role in international peace and security.... 

ActionSA welcomes back over 50 Gauteng community leaders, activists to party in electoral strategy

ActionSA president Herman Mashaba said on Thursday that the return of more than 50 Gauteng ActionSA activists serves as a reminder of the need for "transparency and accountability" in politics. He... 

Ramaphosa says UN Security Council has not fulfilled mandate to maintain international peace

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that Brics has a “vital” role to play in advancing change as he advocated for global peace, calling for the right of Palestinian people to... 

DA leader says GNU partner does not share Ramaphosa’s fondness for Russia, Putin

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said his party distances itself from recent comments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during engagements with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where... 

Parly committee urges Gauteng municipalities to step up water conservation amid crisis

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Wednesday urged Gauteng municipalities to implement demand management strategies to curtail the high water demand in the province. The committee... 

Mbeki Foundation clarifies former President’s exclusion as speaker at Mboweni’s funeral

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation on Tuesday revealed that former President Thabo Mbeki was excluded from the Special Service Programme on the eve of the State funeral of former Finance Minister Tito... 

Kabelo Gwamanda placed on special leave

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has placed Community Development MMC Kabelo Gwamanda on special leave, effective immediately, and has relieved him from all executive duties. This after Gwamanda was... 

Joburg mayor to meet with Kabelo Gwamanda following his arrest

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on Monday expressed concerns with the recent arrest of former mayor and Community Development MMC Kabelo Gwamanda, saying the developments “deserve to be handled with... 

All systems go for 2024 matric exams

President Cyril Ramaphosa extended well wishes to the Class of 2024, as they began writing the National Senior Certificate exams on Monday, and assured that all the necessary systems are in place... 

Parly Police committee calls for strengthening of Saps units amid mass shootings

Parliamentary Police Portfolio Committee chairperson Ian Cameron said on Monday that the lack of effective investigations of criminal cases and prosecutions of alleged criminals contributes to... 

Dirco says Taipei office relocation standard diplomatic practice

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says it is concerned about the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO), highlighting that the... 

Tshwane’s finance MMC elected as deputy mayor, DA concerned at 'huge' personal overdue municipal debt

City of Tshwane Finance MMC Eugene Modise has been elected the new deputy mayor. He was elected unopposed at Friday’s special council meeting. Modise replaces Dr Nasiphi Moya, who is now the mayor,...