Govt commits to equip youth with entrepreneurial skills, launches land programme

Deputy President Paul Mashatile wants government and the private sector to adopt a proactive stance to address the disparity between labour supply and demand, while he also announced government’s... 

ANC says it couldn’t observe Tanzanian elections

The African National Congress (ANC) said its delegation led by deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane was unable to observe any aspect of the Tanzanian elections. The party confirmed on Friday... 

ANC welcomes court ruling recognising Luthuli as victim of 'State-sanctioned murder'

The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the court ruling establishing that Chief Albert Luthuli was brutally beaten to death by the apartheid police in 1967. Luthuli, a teacher,... 

‘Our duty is to protect wildlife’ – SA reaffirms stance on ivory, rhino horn trade

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on Thursday rubbished media reports suggesting that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and... 

ANC reconfigures W Cape leadership, sets up task team

The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has decided to reconfigure the party’s Western Cape provincial structures and establish a Provincial Task Team to guide the... 

DA wants amendments to NHI, takes aim at Motsoaledi

The Democratic Alliance wants Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to introduce an amendment to withdraw what it termed a “disastrous” law on the National Health Insurance and said proper public... 

Three candidates approved to fill IEC commissioner vacancies

The National Assembly has approved a motion to recommend Dhaya Pillay, Mosotho Moepya and Joyce Pitso to serve as commissioners in the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa. Last week,... 

‘Boost for global standing’ – Ramaphosa welcomes S Africa’s grey list exit

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government has committed more spending to counter money-laundering and terrorism financing, as he welcomed South Africa’s exit from the Financial... 

Mixed political reactions to S Africa’s exit from FATF grey list

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations has described South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list as a major milestone and a strong vote of confidence in the... 

Ramaphosa calls for new ventures with Vietnam, as he points to low investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday urged the Vietnamese to explore new ventures to diversify into untapped sectors and to build partnerships, thereby generating jobs, transferring skills and... 

Tony Yengeni is MKP’s second deputy president

uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) president Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced former African National Congress National Executive Committee (NEC) member Tony Yengeni as the party’s second deputy... 

DA tables no confidence motion in Lesufi

The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will be tabling a motion of no confidence against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for what it termed “his reckless and irresponsible” implementation of... 

Parly committee makes recommendations for IEC commissioners  

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs said on Thursday it will recommend to the National Assembly Dhaya Pillay, Mosotho Moepya and Joyce Pitso to serve as commissioners in the Independent... 

ANC, Cosatu renew commitment to unity

African National Congress officials met with the national office bearers of the Congress of South African Trade Unions in a bilateral meeting on Monday, in Braamfontein, where parties asserted a... 

Politicians wish matriculants well ahead of finals, express confidence in class of 2025

Politicians extended best wishes to all matriculants ahead of their final National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with government encouraging learners to approach the examinations with... 

DA proposes Bill to replace BEE, wants ANC’s support

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday launched its Economic Inclusion for All Bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and is urging support from the African National Congress (ANC). The... 

Ramaphosa urges private sector to make nutritious food more affordable for S Africans

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged the ‘Big Five’ retail companies to make nutritious food more affordable for South African households, saying despite a range of interventions by national... 

DA, ActionSA want answers on delayed crime stats

The Democratic Alliance said on Friday the latest postponement of the release of the first quarter crime statistics is “unacceptable and deeply troubling”, adding that it will write to Acting... 

Ramaphosa optimistic National Dialogue steering committee appointments will eliminate disruptions

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday expressed confidence with the establishment of the National Dialogue steering committee and assured that there will be no disruption in the processes to follow.... 

SIU secures order for recovery of R2.4m in PPE case

The Special Tribunal has ordered Nozihle Construction and Projects CC to repay over R2.42-million to the Mpumalanga Department of Health, following a judgment declaring a multimillion-rand personal... 

Parly Saps committee investigating Mkhwanazi allegations granted extension

The Parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi now have until November 28 to finalise its work.... 

Committee hears SANDF ‘severely underfunded’ to effectively monitor borders

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence and the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans revealed on Thursday that the South African National Defence Force is severely underfunded,... 

Ramaphosa suspends Inspector-General of Intelligence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Inspector-General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, with immediate effect, pending a decision in the investigation by Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on... 

Ramaphosa remembers Kenya’s Raila Odinga

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a leader who placed the interests of his country and continent first. This comes after news of Odinga’s passing,... 

Ramaphosa calls for implementation of Public Protector remedial actions

President Cyril Ramaphosa wants all State entities and public officials to support the Office of the Public Protector, as he urges the enforcement of the Public Protector’s remedial actions.... 

DA says SA-made tech in Russian drones an international law violation

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday submitted urgent written questions to Minister in the Presidency and the National Conventional Arms Control Committee chairperson to obtain the full findings of... 

Lesufi suspends Head of Gauteng Health, DA demands axing

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect, and the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling... 

MVC gives Ramaphosa deadline to give reasons for increased political donation disclosure threshold limits

Civil society organisation My Vote Counts has given President Cyril Ramaphosa until October 20, to provide his reasoning for the determination of the new thresholds in the Political Funding Act.... 

DA calls for prosecutions following asset seizure in Tembisa Hospital case

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the seizure of luxury vehicles and other assets from businessman Hangwani Maumela, one of the central figures in the R2-billion Tembisa Hospital corruption... 

Mkhwanazi’s call for State Security Agency to investigate journalists condemned

Civil society organisation the Campaign for Free Expression wants the Parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla... 

Nathi Mthethwa to receive State funeral

Late Ambassador to France Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be given a Special Official Funeral Category 2 at KwaMbonambi in KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday. The Official Funeral Category 2 declared by... 

ActionSA rejects further ZEP extension

ActionSA has rejected further extended validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), saying this represents yet another act of “indecision and weakness” by a government that continues to... 

Ramaphosa appoints panel to select next NDPP

Ahead of the end of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi’s term of office, President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a panel for the selection of the next NDPP,... 

Six S Africans released from Israel

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday confirmed the release of six South African activists from Israel, saying they will arrive in the country on Wednesday.... 

DA, MKP unhappy with administrative confusion in Parly Saps committee

The Democratic Alliance and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have called for immediate resolution of all outstanding administrative and procedural issues so the Parliament’s ad hoc committee, which is... 

Ramaphosa off to Ireland, Belgium to advance trade relations, while Mashatile 'consolidates political efforts' in Sudan

This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with Irish President Michael D. Higgins and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as he undertakes a working visit to Ireland... 

ANC says merit-based appointments will be non-negotiable, as it calls for Economic War Room

The African National Congress’s (ANC’s) National Executive Committee (NEC) has called for the establishment of the Economic War Room in the Presidency to coordinate cross-government performance... 

Ramaphosa credits multi-sectoral partnerships for Eskom's profitability

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that social partners will be important in State-owned enterprise Eskom achieving energy security, as he noted the improvement in its financial position,... 

Civil society organisations want Malema to step down from JSC

Following Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema’s conviction in his firearm discharge case, civil society organisations Freedom Under Law, Defend our Democracy, and Council for the... 

SIU welcomes ruling forcing former SABC board members to pay R11.5m

The Special Investigating Unit said it will carry out the High Court order against former South African Broadcasting Corporation board members, to ensure the recovery of funds. This after the High...