National Dialogue a chance to course-correct, GOOD Party says as it reflects on one year of GNU

The GOOD Party expressed hopes on Tuesday that the National Dialogue will be more than symbolic and that it produces tangible outcomes. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that... 

ActionSA gives GNU an ‘F’ grade, a year on

A year into South Africa’s Government of National Unity, ActionSA has given the coalition government a ‘failed’ grade, saying it reflects, what is believes, is the coalition’s poor performance and... 

S Africa needs to foster entrepreneurial culture to tackle youth unemployment – Ramaphosa

Following this year’s Youth Day celebration, President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out that while entrepreneurship is a key economic growth driver, rates of entrepreneurial activity in South Africa are... 

ActionSA calls for scrapping of the proposed National Dialogue

ActionSA has called for the proposed National Dialogue to be halted, calling instead for robust economic policies and investment in strengthening the criminal justice system, especially the... 

DA calls for urgent action, accountability for defence’s operational breakdown

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday expressed concern at the accelerating collapse of South Africa’s defence capabilities, calling for urgent action, real investment, and accountability. DA... 

Mashatile undertakes working visit to Russia to strengthen bilateral economic, trade ties

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will from June 17 till 21, undertake a working visit to the Russian Federation, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and... 

DA concerned IPID case backlog threatens justice, accountability

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday called for a comprehensive turnaround strategy to capacitate the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) with permanent staff and modern... 

Ramaphosa calls for caution, cooperation amid winter conditions, assuring govt’s full attention

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday expressed sadness at the loss of lives in incidents in the Eastern Cape that have been linked to severe weather conditions, calling for caution, care and... 

Ramaphosa to convene National Convention on S Africa’s future, urges public input

President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that a National Convention, which will set the agenda for the National Dialogue, will be held on August 15. Ramaphosa explained that in the wake of... 

ActionSA accuses DA of insecurity, desperation with motion against Tshwane Speaker

ActionSA on Wednesday accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of acting in desperation to destabilise the Tshwane government with its plan to bring a motion of no confidence against Tshwane Speaker of... 

Ramaphosa to meet Batohi, denies State capture in the NPA

Ahead of his meeting with National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he does not believe there is State capture in the National Prosecuting Authority... 

CDE calls for inquiry into NPA, advises Ramaphosa not to extend Batohi’s tenure

Think tank, Centre for Development and Enterprise executive director Ann Bernstein has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to not extend the term of office of National Director of Public Prosecutions... 

Motsoaledi assures SA has robust surveillance systems in place amid new Covid variant

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday assured that South Africa is actively monitoring the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant, known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a... 

AfriForum accuses Steenhuisen of playing ‘political game’ in stance on farm attacks

Lobby group AfriForum said on Monday that if Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen does not urgently take official steps to demand the prioritisation of farm attacks, his statements in the US will... 

DA says BBBEE risks derailing economic diplomacy efforts, asks Lamola to account

The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola to account for what it describes as the continued promotion of the African National Congress’s... 

Transformation is a necessity, not a favour – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that economic growth without transformation entrenches exclusion, and that transformation without growth is unsustainable, calling for levers of funding for... 

Calls for action on farm attacks not a plea for special treatment – DA

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Friday, while the adoption of a Joint Parliamentary Committee report on farm murders is a step in the right direction, it believes its 10-point plan will... 

ActionSA demands urgent removal of Shamila Batohi

ActionSA said on Friday it will formally write to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi to demand that Advocate Shamila Batohi be removed as the National Director of... 

Joburg mayor promises accelerated service delivery with launch of Joburg ‘bomb squad’

In celebration of youth month, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on Thursday launched the Joburg Bomb Squad (JBS), the City’s specialised unit that aims to tackle crime and enhance service delivery.... 

ActionSA slams Ministers’ travel spend of over R200m during ‘economic crisis’

ActionSA MP Alan Beesley said the revelation from its Government of National Unity Performance Tracker that Ministers in the coalition government have racked up more than R200-million in travel... 

Solidarity files complaint with UN’s ILO over SA’s ‘racial abuses’

Trade union Solidarity argued that government’s April publication of employment equity regulations and sectoral targets contradicted a 2023 settlement between the two parties, as it failed to... 

Families of anti-apartheid activists welcome new commission, but say it can’t effect remedies

Twenty-five survivors and the families of victims of apartheid-era crimes, along with the Foundation for Human Rights, have expressed support for the establishment of the new judicial commission of... 

SA will convene side event at financing conference in Spain, in support of SDGs – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will organise a side event at the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, in pursuit of sustainable funding to back... 

ActionSA, EFF blame GNU for minimal GDP growth, while DA calls for ‘hard decisions’ to grow economy

Opposition parties have reacted to South Africa’s 0.1% GDP increase in the first quarter, with ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters laying blame for the dismal growth on the Government of... 

DA welcomes court victory against John Hlophe

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday celebrated its court victory against uMkhonto we Sizwe Member of Parliament Dr John Hlophe after the High Court found that Parliament violated the... 

‘South Africa belongs to all who live in it’ – ActionSA wants Constitution’s preamble changed to tackle illegal immigration

ActionSA has submitted a suite of proposed constitutional amendments aimed at overhauling key provisions, that it believes have been misused to fuel illegal immigration in South Africa, provisions... 

Ramaphosa urges employers to provide opportunities for youth as fifth phase of BEEI is launched

As the fifth phase of the Basic Education Employment Initiative gets underway on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged employers to give young people their next opportunity, mentor their... 

SANPC launch has potential to redefine SA’s energy future – ANC

The African National Congress said on Friday that the launch of the South African National Petroleum Company has positioned South Africa to harness its natural resources, reduce dependency on... 

Mashatile says public service must be depoliticised if development goals are to be achieved

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday called for urgency in enhancing State capacity, as he acknowledged that there are areas where the country’s State machinery still lags, which he said... 

DA supports inquiry into TRC prosecution delays

The Democratic Alliance on Friday expressed support for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into delays in investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases,... 

Refine coal, rework empowerment, secure property rights to boost investment – Economic analyst

Independent political and economic advisory firm Private Clients director Dr Frans Cronje argued on Thursday that for South Africa to see a lift in the fixed investment rate, it should refine coal,... 

RAF CEO placed on special leave, widespread welcome for 'overdue' development

RISE Mzansi is calling for urgency in a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo, who has been placed on special leave, with immediate... 

CDE warns Transformation Fund is flawed, calls for its scrapping

The Centre for Development and Enterprise on Wednesday called for the proposed R100-billion Transformation Fund to be scrapped, saying it is “riddled with gaps, flawed assumptions, and implausible... 

‘No to Starlink in South Africa’, EFF asserts

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) vowed to continue opposing, in Parliament and in court, any introduction of Elon Musk's satellite internet constellation Starlink in South Africa, which it said... 

DA continues legal action against ‘nil compensation’ in Expropriation Act

The Democratic Alliance Federal Council said it will continue with its case challenging the constitutionality of the Expropriation Act in the High Court, reaffirming its longstanding position... 

PSA calls for more vacant govt buildings to be repurposed into GBV shelters

The Public Servants Association has called on Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson to roll out across the country the initiative to repurpose vacant government buildings into... 

SIU to investigate maladministration in the Department of Defence

The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration in the Department of Defence and recover any losses the State may have suffered. President Cyril... 

Mchunu rubbishes white genocide claim, says Saps will now expand categories in crime stats

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday that reports that suggest there is a genocide in South Africa against whites are “totally unfounded and unsubstantiated”, cautioning the public about... 

ANC impressed with Ramaphosa’s ‘maturity’ during talks with Trump

The African National Congress said President Cyril Ramaphosa’s handling of engagements with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, demonstrated “maturity, diplomatic depth, and a steadfast... 

AfriForum challenges constitutionality of Expropriation Act in court

Lobby group AfriForum on Wednesday filed an application in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to challenge the constitutionality of the controversial Expropriation Act. The Bill signed by...