RISE Mzansi says GNU rules of engagement need to be strengthened, after meeting with ANC

In a meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) on Friday,  Government of National Unity (GNU) partner RISE Mzansi expressed its commitment to the coalition government but advised that the... 

Trade rules must be recalibrated, Ramaphosa tells WTO on 30th anniversary

In wishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO) well on its thirtieth anniversary, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the body to uphold its aims to ensure smooth, predictable and free trade, amid what... 

IFP, ANC meeting highlights VAT increase as 'most viable' short-term solution

Government of National Unity (GNU) partners the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the African National Congress (ANC) held Budget impasse discussions on Thursday, and affirmed their commitment to the... 

Government denies deployment of SANDF at GBV protest in Matatiele

Government has denied accusations that South African National Defence Force soldiers were deployed to Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, this week, where protestors demanded justice following the... 

ANC, ActionSA meet to discuss Budget, stress no GNU talks took place

A meeting between the African National Congress and ActionSA on Wednesday did not include discussions about a reconstituted Government of National Unity. This was the statement coming out of both... 

‘Single party rule is over’ – DA says it’s willing to discuss power sharing with ANC

Amid tensions in the Government of National Unity, the Democratic Alliance on Monday reiterated its commitment to growing the economy and creating jobs, but wants GNU partner the African National... 

AfriForum takes fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant international

With no local satisfaction for AfriForum in its legal fight against the “Kill the Boer” chant, the lobby group is taking its fight overseas, in the hope that it can find international platforms... 

AfriForum wants Ramaphosa to publicly condemn EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant

Lobby group AfriForum wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to publicly condemn the anti-apartheid “Kill the Boer” chant, sang by Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema on Friday, during a Human... 

Lamola meets with Rasool after US expulsion, will present report to President

Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool has met with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, following his expulsion from the US by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rasool, who arrived... 

Mashatile assures business of govt commitment to land reform, US relations, GNU

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday addressed the BizNews Conference, in the Western Cape, where he gave government assurance on investment-linked policies to business leaders in... 

MKP, ATM join forces ahead of elections

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party and the African Transformation Movement have agreed to work together, as parties prepare for the 2026 Local Government Elections and the 2029 General Elections. Following... 

Ramaphosa notes Gauteng’s pivotal role, as he undertakes service delivery oversight engagement

Following oversight visits to Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday met with the Johannesburg Metro Council, as part of the seventh administration’s priority... 

DA delegation returns from US as it attempts to ‘stabilise relations’

Following a recent Solidarity Movement delegation visit to the US amid tensions between Washington and Pretoria, the Democratic Alliance also undertook a visit to the US capital this week, in an... 

If US passes Bill to review relations with SA, it will be ANC’s fault – Solidarity Movement

Following discussions with representatives in the US, the Solidarity Movement has issued a warning to the South African government that a Bill is being considered by the US to review bilateral... 

Erosion of multilateralism a threat to global growth, stability – Ramaphosa

“At this time of global uncertainty and escalating tension, it is now more important than ever that the members of the G20 work together.” This was the message President Cyril Ramaphosa had on... 

Mbalula announces ANC KZN’s new top 6 as party prepares for local elections

Following a dismal showing at the polls in the last general election the African National Congress reconfigured its Provincial Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal with the hope that the new leadership will... 

Injured SANDF soldiers repatriated from DRC

The South African National Defence Force said on Tuesday that a group of critically injured soldiers have been repatriated from Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to receive medical... 

Ramaphosa invites Zelenskyy for State visit to S Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a State visit to South Africa, following a range of engagements Zelenskyy held with global... 

‘Cooperation is our greatest strength’, Ramaphosa tells foreign ministers at G20 meeting

In his address during the first G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting under a South African G20 Presidency, Cyril Ramaphosa reflected on the interconnected challenges of geopolitical tensions, rising... 

‘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”... 

Busisiwe Mkhwebane quits EFF

One year after announcing her membership of the Economic Freedom Fighters, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has announced her resignation from the party. Mkhwebane took to the X platform,... 

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...