National Dialogue: Ramaphosa urges productive disagreement while parties decry lack of planning

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday stressed the importance of inclusion and participation during the first National Convention, and is urging citizens to air their differences as part of the... 

SACP says it was excluded from National Dialogue, decries lack of inclusivity

The South African Communist Party said on Monday its absence from the first National Convention held at the University of South Africa last week, was because the party was excluded and left behind... 

‘Failure of National Dialogue not an option’ – Eminent Persons Group co-chair

National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group co-chair Professor Tinyiko Maluleke said on Friday that failure to deliver a “credible and successful” National Dialogue is not an option, as he acknowledged... 

Ramaphosa opens National Convention, promises to keep National Dialogue costs below R740m

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday addressed the first sitting of the National Convention, where he stated that owing to concerns around the budget of the National Dialogue, government will desist... 

All systems go for National Convention as Mashatile urged to re-engage foundations

The National Dialogue Inter-Ministerial Committee on Thursday expressed appreciation for the cost-saving efforts made to host the first National Convention that precedes, on Friday and Saturday,... 

GOOD Party promises to champion youth voices during National Dialogue

Ahead of the National Convention kick-off on Friday, the GOOD Party said it will join the National Dialogue in order to help deal with South Africa’s youth unemployment, which it described as a... 

DA wants SANDF military chief court-martialled for ‘political freelancing’ in Iran

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday demanded that South African National Defence Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya be immediately court-martialled for what the party says is gross misconduct... 

‘Water must be financed, tracked, championed’ – Ramaphosa launches Water Investments Council

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his keynote address on Wednesday in Cape Town at the Africa Water Investment Summit, launched the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments, and welcomed... 

ActionSA pulls out of National Convention, will instead observe proceedings

Owing to “serious and unresolved” questions, particularly around the budget of the National Dialogue, ActionSA has decided it will not send a formal delegation to precursor gathering the National... 

Dirco slams ‘inaccurate, deeply flawed’ US human rights report

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation expressed disappointment with what it said was an “inaccurate and deeply flawed” account of human rights practices in a recent report on... 

DA calls National Dialogue ‘one-sided’ as it prepares to table plan in Parliament to boost economy

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday stated that while the country “bleeds with a failing economy" and high unemployment rate, R700-million will be spent on the upcoming... 

National Dialogue a tribute to women pioneers of 1956 – Ramaphosa

Ahead of the controversial upcoming first National Convention as part of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the full participation of women from all sectors of... 

Seven legacy foundations withdraw from National Convention task team, call for postponement

Seven prominent legacy foundations on Friday proposed that the first National Convention, scheduled to be held from August 15 to 17, be postponed, to allow for adequate preparation, coherence and... 

ActionSA may exit National Dialogue after legacy foundations withdraw from task team

ActionSA Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip said on Friday his party will evaluate whether the upcoming National Dialogue represents a “real opportunity to pursue meaningful reform” or whether it... 

Tariff D-Day: Ramaphosa, Trump speak as trade deal discussions continue

More detailed discussions will take place between South African and US trade negotiating teams, following a telephone discussion between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump on... 

BELA Act regulations open for public comment

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has gazetted the first two sets of regulations under the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act for public comment, urging members of the public to submit... 

ANC brass hit back at DA for calling for reform of BBBEE

The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) said on Wednesday that South Africa will not yield to “opportunistic foreign pressures” that seek to coerce it into reversing... 

Parties demand transparency from Saps corruption committee, slam ANC chair

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Tuesday it will push for Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to... 

'Our generation is hungry for change' – ANCYL wants Ramaphosa to take ‘decisive’ action in US tariff saga

The African National Congress Youth League on Tuesday called on African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa to be swift and decisive in implementing support mechanisms for exporters and in... 

Court to hear Ramaphosa’s application in apartheid-era crimes case

The Pretoria High Court will on Wednesday hear an application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government seeking to reinstate their opposition in the constitutional damages case filed... 

Solidarity Movement blames ANC for failed US trade deal, to make own proposal

The Solidarity Movement on Monday took to task the African National Congress for failing to promote relations with the US and implement significant reforms to prevent high tariffs. US President... 

Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Police Minister

Professor Firoz Cachalia was on Friday officially sworn in as Minister-Designate of Police, following his appointment earlier this month. Cachalia replaces Senzo Mchunu, who was placed on an... 

DA blames Tau, Lamola for failure to secure US trade deal, as negotiations continue

The Democratic Alliance said on Friday that it is disappointed with Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola for... 

DA questions constitutionality of Presidential Johannesburg Working Group

Ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, to be held in November, in Johannesburg, Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga is demanding answers on whether the Joburg Bomb Squad and the... 

Outa requests meeting with new Higher Education Minister over Setas

Following concerns of widespread governance failures in the sector education and training authorities and the lack of action on forensic reports, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has requested a... 

Budget, Eskom Bills passed by Parliament, Ramaphosa to sign off

After months of back and forth, the National Council of Provinces will send the 2025 Appropriation Bill to President Cyril Ramaphosa for assent, with only the Economic Freedom Fighters and the... 

ActionSA condemns Ramaphosa, GNU for lack of transparency on looming US tariffs

ActionSA on Wednesday condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Government of National Unity for their “silence and lack of transparency” in how they intend to address the looming US trade... 

ActionSA launches govt tracker to monitor progress in Tshwane

ActionSA on Tuesday launched its Government Tracker tool to highlight what it described as “positive work” by City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya and her multiparty coalition, since she took... 

Govt recovers nearly R11bn as Ramaphosa reports on State Capture progress

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that while substantial progress has been made on the State Capture Commission's recommendations, work is ongoing — with high-profile prosecutions accelerating, new... 

Emma Powell resigns as DA's International Relations spokesperson

Emma Powellon Monday announced her resignation as the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) International Relations spokesperson in Parliament, amid claims of threats, intimidation, harassment, and illegal... 

ActionSA moves to amend Constitution to reduce Cabinet size

ActionSA has gazetted its notice to introduce the Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill, calling on South Africans to submit their submissions in favour of the Constitutional Amendment, which... 

MKP wants secret ballot in no confidence motion against Ramaphosa

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has requested that voting in its Motion of No Confidence brought against President Cyril Ramaphosa should be through secret ballot, citing integrity of the voting... 

Ramaphosa points to Northern Cape becoming a new powerhouse for the SA economy

In engagements between the National Executive and the Provincial Executive of the Northern Cape, on Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said besides the strides being made in the energy sector, the... 

‘SA cannot afford to lose Mkhwanazi’ – EFF

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said on Thursday that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi needs to be retained when his contract ends.... 

AfriForum welcomes progress in passage of US Bill targeting ANC leaders

Lobby group AfriForum clarified on Wednesday that it has never advocated for sanctions that target South Africa as a whole, however it welcomed the introduction of targeted sanctions against South... 

Chauke suspension necessary step to restore public trust in NPA – CDE

Think tank, the Centre for Development and Enterprise has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s suspension of South Gauteng Public Prosecutions director Advocate Andrew Chauke, describing it as a... 

Parties welcome Nkabane’s removal but question Manamela’s appointment as Higher Education Minister

Political parties have welcomed the removal of Nobuhle Nkabane as Higher Education and Training Minister, with the Democratic Alliance saying this is the first step to restoring faith that the... 

SIU investigates Tokiso Security Services contracts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has amended Proclamation 30 of 2019, to authorise the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate contracts awarded to Tokiso Security Services CC, which provided... 

AfriForum challenges CoJ on CCTV camera by-law

Lobby group AfriForum has described the by-law on privately owned closed-circuit television cameras as a blatant power grab disguised as regulation, calling on the High Court to declare the by-law... 

GNU cracks: ANC takes swipe at DA's Powell, DA compares ANC to National Party

The African National Congress (ANC) stated on Friday that it is unhelpful that political parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU) are engaged in a “relentless campaign” that appears to...