NDPP interviews: ActionSA objects to Andrea Johnson’s candidacy

Following its objection to the shortlisting of Johannesburg Society of Advocates' advocate Menzi Simelane as a National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) candidate, ActionSA further objected... 

Parties question Menzi Simelane’s NDPP shortlisting, DA threatens legal action

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Wednesday it will interdict any appointment emerging from what it describes as a “flawed” National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) interview process.... 

CDE urges NDPP panel to rigorously interrogate shortlisted candidates

Ahead of the interviews to determine the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), prominent think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) wants the advisory panel... 

‘Safety of women, children is everybody’s business’ – Ramaphosa

As South Africa continues to observe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed disappointment at the high levels of violence against women and... 

Loyiso Masuku replaces Dada Morero as ANC Joburg chair

Loyiso Masuku has been elected as the African National Congress Johannesburg region chairperson, replacing Dada Morero. The party held day two of its sixteenth Johannesburg regional conference in... 

Home Affairs extends operating hours over festive season

The Department of Home Affairs offices will operate until 18:00 from December 8 to 19 and January 5 to 16 for applications and document collection. Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber said the... 

DA wants ‘new evidence’ in MKP's Russia trafficking saga investigated

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Thursday that it wants the South African Police Service (Saps) investigation into the recruiting and trafficking of South African men into the Russian war... 

Ramaphosa pays tribute to former Sars Commissioner

Following the passing of former South African Revenue Service Commissioner Oupa Magashula, President Cyril Ramaphosa is remembering him as an “astute, compassionate leader who devoted his life to... 

Mbalula rubbishes US’s claims that SA’s G20 Presidency operated with ‘spite, division’

African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula said the G20 Summit held in South Africa and led by President Cyril Ramaphosa was one of the “most successful”, acknowledged as such by... 

Ramaphosa leaves Bi-National Commission with Mozambique having inaugurated new gas facility

Concluding the fourth session of the Bi-National Commission between South Africa and Mozambique, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo jointly launched a domestic gas... 

DA lays criminal complaint against Tshwane deputy mayor, with Gerrie Nel’s help

The Democratic Alliance in Tshwane on Wednesday formally laid a criminal complaint against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise at the Brooklyn Police Station, assisted by the private prosecution... 

DA lays fraud charges against Tshwane deputy mayor

The Democratic Alliance will on Wednesday lay fraud charges against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise at the Brooklyn Police Station. Charges will be laid by Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers... 

Ramaphosa extends completion date for TRC inquiry to July

The commission of inquiry into political interference in the investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases has until July 31, 2026, to finalise its work. On... 

AfriForum blames Ramaphosa, ANC for friction with US

Lobby group AfriForum on Monday claimed that the “reckless” actions and policies of President Cyril Ramaphosa and other African National Congress leaders are directly responsible for South Africa’s... 

Cachalia notes drop in most crime categories, confident in Madlanga Commission

Releasing the long-delayed crime statistics on Friday, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said tackling organised crime and its associated corruption must be a national priority, expressing... 

DA lays criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday laid criminal charges against uMkhonto we Sizwe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, for her alleged role in recruiting and trafficking South African men into the... 

High Court judge placed on special leave amid corruption scandal

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya announced on Thursday that Gauteng High Court judge Portia Phahlane has been placed on special leave with immediate effect, with her suspension being considered, pending... 

Call for High Court Judge to step down amid corruption allegations

Civil society organisation Judges Matter on Wednesday called for Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane to step down from her judicial duties and also called for her immediate suspension. This... 

Ramaphosa to attend fourth BNC in Mozambique

President Cyril Ramaphosa will next week attend the fourth South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission, with the aims of enhancing economic cooperation and exploring new trade and investment... 

DA to lay criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla

The Democratic Alliance wants the South African Police Service to investigate uMkhonto we Sizwe Party Member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s role in the stranding of 17 South Africans in the... 

Stable global trade systems essential for growth – Ramaphosa tells AU-EU Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged governments to ensure that trade becomes a powerful instrument for inclusive, sustainable and balanced growth, saying that when global trade systems are... 

Parly confident in Saps investigation into S Africans stranded in Donbas

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Monday expressed confidence in the South African Police Service’s investigation into how 17 South Africans became... 

Ramaphosa lauds success of G20 Leaders’ Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday celebrated the success of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, saying while “some” sought to create division and polarisation between nations, governments have reinforced... 

DA refers Steenhuisen-George dispute to Federal Legal Commission

The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive have resolved to refer the internal dispute between party leader John Steenhuisen and recently removed Minister Dion George to the party’s Federal Legal... 

DBE proposes single national school calendar

The Department of Basic Education on Friday called for “national alignment” in education as it set out proposals to scrap the staggered reopening and closure of inland and coastal provinces with... 

Parly committee welcomes GBVF crisis declaration, urges swift rollout of National Strategic Plan

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of gender-based violence and femicide as a national crisis is an urgent reminder that the... 

Stepping aside does not imply guilt on my side – Malusi Gigaba

African National Congress MP Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday that the party’s step-aside principle does not imply guilt on his side, stating that there is no indictment and evidence of wrongdoing in... 

US excludes S Africa from ‘revolutionary’ HIV prevention meds, will only provide 300 000 doses globally

Activists have sharply criticised the US government’s move to exclude South Africa from receiving HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, and is urging the South African government to “act... 

NCOP delegates back Mabuyane’s push for military action against ‘extortionists’ in E Cape

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has requested the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to deal with “deadly extortionists” in the province, a move that a National Council of... 

Motshekga to act against Navy Chief over ‘disingenuous comments’

The Department of Defence and Military Veterans says Minister Angie Motshekga will be taking “appropriate steps” against Navy Chief Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, for what the department termed... 

DA threatens to release Q1 crime stats if Cachalia doesn’t

The Democratic Alliance said it expects to receive the delayed first quarter crime statistics through its pending Promotion of Access to Information Act request on November 27, and threatened to... 

G20 Summit: Our doors are open to the US – Lamola

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Monday that South Africa’s doors are still open if the US decides it wants to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit.... 

Home Affairs confirms Palestinian travellers did not apply for asylum

Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber confirmed on Friday that none of the 153 travellers from Palestine applied from asylum. On Thursday, a chartered flight arrived in Johannesburg with 153... 

AG holds municipal accounting officer personally responsible for case of financial mismanagement

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke on Friday issued the first certificate of debt when North West Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality accounting officer Allan Losaba was held to be personally... 

FlySafair happy with wage agreement with SACCA ahead of expected G20 travellers

FlySafair expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached with the South African Cabin Crew Association, bringing an end to a labour dispute over the past several weeks and holding out the... 

Civil society organisation rejects ‘right-wing' Afrikaner genocide narrative ahead of G20

Civil society organisation Defend our Democracy on Thursday rejected efforts to “advance right-wing and populist politics” that seek to undermine South Africa’s democratic principles, exacerbate... 

Batohi tells Parly committee NPA remains vulnerable after State capture

National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi confirmed receiving classified intelligence about attempts to compromise prosecutors and certain cases, as well as information... 

Civil society wants action against gag orders on Open Secrets

Twenty-three civil society and media organisations are urging Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to consider measures to safeguard against the excessive use of gagging orders imposed on Open Secrets. The... 

Families of anti-Apartheid activists unhappy with delays in TRC inquiry

Survivors and families of victims of Apartheid-era crimes expressed disappointment with the delays in the commission of inquiry into political interference in the investigation and prosecution of... 

Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to act against inequality ahead of meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that inequality makes the world “less stable, fuels conflict and undermines” democracy, urging G20 leaders to recognise the extent and urgency of the...