GOOD Party says ANC caucus leader's switch to DA a 'betrayal'

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday welcomed to its ranks the leader of the opposition and leader of the African National Congress in the City of Cape Town Council Banele Majingo, with the GOOD... 

High corruption in policing points to govt inadequacy in confronting challenges – Corruption Watch

Corruption Watch chairperson Professor Themba Maseko said on Thursday that the high number of corruption issues in the policing sector is an indication of government’s inadequacy in confronting... 

W Cape DA welcomes 49 members from ANC, ACDP, ARA

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape on Wednesday welcomed 49 members from the African National Congress, African Christian Democratic Party and Africa Restoration Alliance, who it says... 

Health Minister’s U-turn on cannabis-based foodstuffs ban welcomed

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer welcomed Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to withdraw the regulations to ban cannabis-based... 

Gauteng DA accuses Ramaphosa of belated push to rejuvenate CoJ in time for G20 summit

Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “delayed move” in calling for the rejuvenation of the City of Johannesburg, urging him to prioritise... 

Schreiber touts digital transformation at launch of border anti-corruption forum

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Tuesday called technology “our greatest ally” in the fight against fraud and corruption, as he addressed the launch of the Border Management and... 

Ramaphosa says false narrative on S Africa's human rights culture must be challenged

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday South Africans should challenge what he termed “the completely false narrative” that South Africa is a place in which people of a certain race or culture... 

MKP wins ward from ANC in Western Cape

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has won a seat, previously held by the African National Congress, in the Saldanha municipality, in the Western Cape during Wednesday’s by-elections, while the ANC... 

DA reiterates need for competitive energy generation market with return of loadshedding

The Democratic Alliance said the unannounced return of loadshedding showed the “incontrovertible need” for a competitive energy generation market. Power utility Eskom implemented Stage 2... 

DA wants urgent overhaul of SA’s foreign policy amid tensions with US, cites Constitution

Democratic Alliance spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation Emma Louise Powell stated on Wednesday that under the Government of National Unity, South Africa’s embassies across the... 

MKP questions GNU's commitment to public service professionalism as Bill passed

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has urged all stakeholders to monitor the implementation of the Public Service Commission Bill once it becomes law, as it believes the “Government of National Unity... 

UJ confers honorary doctorate on Kgalema Motlanthe

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will on Tuesday confer an honorary doctorate in politics and international relations on “respected statesman” Kgalema Motlanthe, who the university said is known... 

Ramaphosa calls for restructuring of ECD landscape, making it effective and inclusive

President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the creation of a collaborative framework for early childhood development (ECD), which brings together government, business, donors, ECD workers and all other... 

SA, EU summit reaffirms unwavering commitment to multilateralism – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that while South Africa and the EU are expanding their traditional areas of cooperation, they are now focused on working together to develop the industries... 

Committee recommends fines for nine MPs who failed to declare financial interests

Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests says it has recommended that the Houses of Parliament reprimand nine MPs and impose fines ranging from R10 000 to R12 500, for failing... 

IEC urges 192 inactive parties, including SACP, to renew registration or face cancellation

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has given notice to 192 political parties of its intention to cancel their registration, unless representations are made by March 24. The IEC... 

Mbalula says DA’s rejection of Budget a ‘desperate attempt’ to undermine transformation

Following the presentation of the much-awaited and controversial Budget speech on Wednesday, the African National Congress has accused the Democratic Alliance of a “desperate attempt to undermine... 

Political parties reject Godongwana’s Budget

Opposition parties have rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget speech, with Government of National Unity (GNU) partner the Democratic Alliance (DA) stating outright that it will not... 

Seizure of 155 illegal firearms welcome but more intelligence-led operations urged – Ian Cameron

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said on Wednesday that the 155 illegal firearms seized by the South African Police Service (Saps) represented a “drop in the... 

93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated – Siviwe Gwarube

Despite the success of eradicating over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country, the Department of Basic Education said that the eradication of pit toilet infrastructure... 

EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and disenfranchise millions, as IEC seeks public feedback

The Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday expressed its disapproval with any attempts to transition South Africa to electronic elections, calling on the Independent Electoral Commission to rather... 

Schreiber wants full digital ID system by 2029 elections

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said that digital transformation requires more than just technology, noting that by the time of the next national and provincial elections in 2029, the... 

Politicians mourn passing of Athol Fugard

Following the passing of dramatist, novelist and actor Athol Fugard, politicians have expressed their sadness, with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) calling on government to reopen the Fugard... 

Democratic SA requires strong leadership – Dr Brigalia Bam

Former Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) chairperson Dr Brigalia Bam said the creation of a democratic South Africa requires a process of electing leadership with “good”... 

Govt proposes Presidential Johannesburg Working Group to accelerate service delivery, stabilise finances

With the City of Johannesburg hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that government is proposing the establishment of a Presidential... 

DA says US trip had nothing to do with AfriForum or retaining ‘white vote’

The GOOD Party said on Thursday the Democratic Alliance’s visit to the US was an act of “poor political judgment and clumsiness”, and showed that the DA was struggling to balance national... 

0.6% GDP growth positive sign for economic growth – ANC

The African National Congress said on Wednesday South Africa’s 0.6% GDP growth shows a positive growth trajectory despite challenges in areas such as standards of living, which it attributed to an... 

DA says MKP’s treason charges against AfriForum will harden US attitudes against SA

Democratic Alliance national spokesperson Willie Aucamp has said that the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s recent treason charges filed against AfriForum, have “no prospect of success”, and will only... 

No legal grounds for treason charges – AfriForum

Lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel argued on Tuesday that there are no legal grounds for the treason charges brought against the organisation, expressing its readiness for the investigation.... 

ActionSA to table Constitutional Amendment to get rid of deputy Cabinet Ministers

ActionSA announced on Monday a Cabinet Reform Package that it hopes will save R1.5-billion in taxpayer money and rid government of a “bloated executive”. The party will table a Constitutional... 

Education system must equip learners for tech-driven global economy – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that better educational outcomes in basic education are linked to broader social and economic development, and pointed out that investing in science,... 

Capable, ethical State essential for success of MTDP – ANC

The African National Congress says the rapid finalisation and adoption of the Medium-Term Development Plan within a short period after the establishment of the Government of National Unity is a... 

ANC declares over R12m in donations in its quarterly party funding disclosure

For the second consecutive quarter, the African National Congress declared the most donations, more than R12-million, with the Independent Electoral Commission Political Funding’s Third Quarter... 

AfriForum hits back at Ramaphosa’s accusations of sowing division

Lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel has reiterated his accusation that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African National Congress are causing division, this after Ramaphosa said AfriForum and... 

GNU disagreements illustrate absence of effective integration – Joel Netshitenzhe

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection executive director Joel Netshitenzhe on Thursday noted that poor alignment in terms of technocratic logic, political savviness and emotional... 

ANC announces Gauteng provincial task team

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced on Wednesday the party’s provincial task team for Gauteng, led by province’s Provincial Convenor Amos Masondo. Following... 

Disagreements within GNU will not break it – Justice Malala

Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala noted on Tuesday that disagreements within the Government of National Unity will not break it, predicting that the GNU will possibly come... 

DA wants Portfolio Committee to oversee the Presidency, wants Ntshavheni gone

Following unauthorised expenditure worth R80-million forming part of the expanded fraud and corruption investigation against Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Democratic Alliance... 

GNU disagreements a sign of healthy, robust democracy – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that the process of forging agreement among the political parties in the Government of National Unity is still work in progress, but he is confident... 

Cabinet urges S African unity amid misinformation from Trump administration

South Africa's Government of National Unity Cabinet has urged all South Africans to rally in support of the country during a time of “misinformation, disinformation and propaganda” which it said is...