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‘Trump is not the President of S Africa’: SACP condemns ‘imperialist agenda’
The South African Communist Party has reiterated its support for land expropriation, in line with the Constitution, as it responded to US President Donald Trump's opposition to the policy. On...
ANC, DA denounce misconceptions around Expropriation Act amid Trump's threats
The Democratic Alliance said it was concerned about US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut funding to South Africa owing to the Expropriation Act, while the African National Congress took aim...
Faith-based eco-justice organisation calls for reforms to SA’s electricity pricing
As Eskom seeks approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% electricity tariff increase, faith-based eco-justice organisation, the Southern African Faith Communities’...
MKP commends EFF’s ‘staying power’ as red berets kick off elective conference
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has extended well wishes to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), as the party holds its third National People’s Assembly between December 12 and 15, at the Nasrec...
Kathrada Foundation’s Balton appears in court over apartheid-era case
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation executive director Neeshan Balton appeared before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, in a case relating to the 1989 deaths of two Umkhonto we Sizwe operatives....
SACP reaffirms call for inquest into Hani assassination as killer is deported
The South African Communist Party on Friday expressed displeasure at the “eleventh-hour notification” given to freedom fighter Chris Hani’s family on Thursday night, relating to the deportation of...
Mashatile rebukes Solidarity Movement’s ‘unsanctioned’ BELA Act statement
After Thursday’s statement from the Solidarity Movement, which claimed a settlement had been reached with government over the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill dispute, Deputy President Paul...
DA wants Joburg Water board dissolved
“Enough is enough,” said the Democratic Alliance as it handed over two memoranda of demands to the City of Johannesburg, calling for the dissolution of the board of Johannesburg Water. The DA led a...
GBV needs full year of action, not just 16 days – Paul Mashatile launches campaign
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Monday that the fight against gender-based violence and femicide persists in South Africa and requires a full year of action, not just 16 days, as he gave...
Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to police standoff with illegal miners
President Cyril Ramaphosa described the Stilfontein mine as a “crime scene”, on Monday, as he called for a peaceful resolution to the standoff at the disused mine shaft, where illegal miners are...
SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border
The Lebombo port of entry between South Africa and Mozambique has been partially reopened as of 15:00 on Friday, to allow for the movement of people between both countries. Cargo processing will...
DA decries ‘micro-management’ of language during march against BELA Act
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Tuesday argued that provincial governments would have “too much” power under the Basic Education Laws Amendment ct, as he joined protestors at the...
ActionSA says foreign policy must be determined in light of China-Taiwan snafu
ActionSA has called for South Africa to respect the sovereignty of Taiwan and China and said the South African government must to resist attempts by “foreign powers to dictate its foreign policy”....
Ramaphosa wants 250Mt of freight moved by rail by 2029, as he notes progress in the sector
The seventh administration aims to push rail as the “backbone of transport” in the country, with President Cyril Ramaphosa urging that rail lines transport at least 250-million tonnes of freight a...
Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Willies Mchunu join MK Party
Over a week after announcing her resignation from the Economic Freedom Fighters, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), along with former...
ANC’s primary objective is outright electoral majority, GNU was a ‘tactical choice’, says Mbalula
African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Wednesday that the Government of National Unity, which the party entered into with 10 opposition parties, was a “tactical choice”...
SIU investigations, recoveries saved govt R8bn
In its 27 years of operation, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has marked its highest ever recovery of R2.28-billion in cash from investigations and litigation, as it revealed it saved...
Ramaphosa approaches ConCourt to rule on constitutionality of Copyright and Performers' Bills
The Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill have been referred to the Constitutional Court, by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to assess their constitutionality. The Copyright...
EFF accuses NPA of shielding Ramaphosa as it declines to prosecute in Phala Phala matter
The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Friday that while it was dismayed by the National Prosecuting Authority’s decision not to pursue prosecutions in the Phala Phala matter, it was not surprised...
Economy starting to show improvement with marginal employment growth – Govt
Government has welcomed the marginal employment growth of 0.4% from 10 674 000 in March to 10 716 000 in June, saying this indicated its commitment to working with social partners to stabilise the...
Thembi Simelane to appear before ANC Integrity Commission
Justice Minister Thembi Simelane has been called by the African National Congress to appear before its Integrity Commission, on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Simelane appeared before the Justice...
Home Affairs opens on limited Saturdays, prioritises matriculants
Minister Leon Schreiber announced on Friday that between September 21 and October 12, Home Affairs branches will be open on Saturdays, between 8:00 and 13:00, for Temporary Identity Certificates,...
Ramaphosa: Pravin Gordhan’s spear has fallen, it is up to us to pick it up
“He was my comrade, he was also my colleague and he was a very good friend.” These were the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa as he delivered the eulogy at former Minister Pravin Gordhan’s...
Presidency announces official funeral for Pravin Gordhan
Former Minister Pravin Gordhan will be laid to rest on Thursday, in a category 2 Special Official Funeral. The Presidency announced on Monday that Gordhan’s funeral will take place in Durban, at...
Ramaphosa: BELA Bill signing reflects Gordhan’s vision for equality
As tributes continue to pour in for former Minister Pravin Gordhan, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday remembered him as a principled and courageous freedom fighter, and said that the signing of...
Police Minister Mchunu will explore new tech in China to improve Saps’ capacity
In his quest to ensure public safety in South Africa and to strength cooperation in tackling transnational crime and cybercrime, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is heading to China to attend the...
Minister Simelane will meet with Ramaphosa on VBS matter – Justice Dept
Following Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane’s appearance at the Justice Portfolio Committee meeting on Friday, her department revealed that she is scheduled to meet...
Ramaphosa recommits to political, economic ties with Jinping ahead of China-Africa Summit
Ahead of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Beijing, on Monday, where Ramaphosa reaffirmed South...
Thembi Simelane to meet with Parly committee over VBS allegations
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development and Minister Thembi Simelane will meet on Friday, following allegations levelled against Simelane, relating to a VBS Mutual Bank...
Parties declare almost R200m in funding with DA, IFP, Rise Mzansi receiving lion’s share
In its first report, since the May elections, detailing political party funding, the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa revealed that between April and June, parties declared almost...
Ramaphosa pushes on with signing of the second Presidential Health Compact
On Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officiate the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact, despite criticism and an objection lodged by Business Unity South Africa (Busa). The...
MK Party says Zuma was not informed of ANC expulsion ruling
Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party on Monday accused the African National Congress of using apartheid-era tactics following his expulsion from the former ruling party over the...
We are fixing the problems and making public procurement more effective – Ramaphosa
With the passing of the Public Procurement Act into law last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident that the State will now get the best value from public procurement. The Act aims to create...
ActionSA says Zizi Kodwa’s resignation was overdue
After declaring itself the “constructive opposition”, Action SA says the African National Congress’s “mealy-mouthed” acceptance of Zizi Kodwa’s resignation as ANC MP is an indication of their lack...
Warm welcome for South Africa’s first female Chief Justice
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that he had decided to name Mandisa Maya as the country’s new Chief Justice, from September 1, there has been an overwhelmingly positive reception...
DA approaches court to interdict Hlophe from serving on JSC
The Democratic Alliance has approached the Western Cape High Court to have the National Assembly’s decision to appoint John Hlophe as a parliamentary representative to the Judicial Service...
We did not vote for R200 Joburg electricity tariff – GOOD Party
In the wake of the controversy surrounding the new electricity surcharge of R200 for prepaid customers in Johannesburg, the GOOD Party has slammed parties and organisations that accused it of...
DA suspends MP Renaldo Gouws over inflammatory videos
Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws has been immediately suspended from all party activities and will face disciplinary charges for an inflammatory video which shows him using racist and violent...
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