DA wants clarity on senior health officials’ suspensions  

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday questioned whether accountability and consequence management are prioritised in the Department of Health (DoH), calling on Health Minister Dr Aaron... 

ANC distances itself from food parcel distribution, takes internal action

The African National Congress on Wednesday distanced itself from the distribution of food parcels, emphasising that the activity was not under the mandate or authority of the party. The party noted... 

EFF calls for expulsion of Trump's ambassador

The Economic Freedom Fighters and the African National Congress have condemned US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III’s utterances on South Africa's foreign policy and domestic laws,... 

GDP: ActionSA criticises GNU for ‘stagnated economy’ as govt welcomes ‘accelerate inclusive growth’

ActionSA has expressed concerns with the latest GDP figures, accusing the Government of National Unity of “sitting on its hands” while the economy stagnated. Statistics South Africa on Tuesday... 

IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June for local elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa on Tuesday announced that a nationwide voter registration weekend would take place on June 20 and 21, ahead of the upcoming local government elections, the... 

Provincial committee welcomes task teams to investigate political killings, kidnapping

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng aimed at investigating political killings and... 

Mosiuoa Lekota honoured with Official Funeral

Congress of the People (COPE) co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on March 14, in his home town of Bloemfotein. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday... 

EFF, DA claim vindication in VAT court ruling

The Economic Freedom Fighters and the Democratic Alliance on Friday said they felt vindicated following the Western Cape High Court ruling on the value added tax rate. The court ruled that Section... 

Govt says Vincent Smith sentencing shows determination to strengthen accountability

The Government Communication and Information System has welcomed the sentencing of former African National Congress Member of Parliament Vincent Smith, praising the Judicial Commission of Inquiry... 

DA says it will not remove ‘Lesufi shower billboard’, as ANC threatens legal action

The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will not be meeting the African National Congress’ 12-hour deadline to remove the party's billboard that plays on recent remarks made by Gauteng Premier... 

Tributes pour in for Mosiuoa Lekota

“South Africa has lost a patriot, a freedom fighter, and a servant of the people whose life story is closely intertwined with the country’s journey of struggle and the realisation of democracy,”... 

Govt affirms importance of preserving heritage, unveils Mandela, Tambo statues

President Cyril Ramaphosa said in erecting former President Nelson Mandela and former African National Congress (ANC) President Oliver Reginald Tambo’s statues, government is affirming the... 

DA wants investigation into Tshwane’s water tankers, as it unveils new billboard

The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday urged the Special Investigating Unit and President Cyril Ramaphosa to extend the Rooivaal wastewater treatment plant investigation to include the payment of water... 

SACP, EFF meet to prepare for joint Conference of the Left

The South African Communist Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters have agreed to establish a joint working group to participate in preparations for the Conference of the Left, through the... 

ANC NEC condemns Motsepe’s leadership campaign

The African National Congress National Executive Committee has taken a decision to halt leadership campaigns in the run-up to its 2027 National Conference. The party said it was gravely concerned... 

DoH senior officials arrested for fraud, theft

Three senior officials from the Department of Health were arrested on Monday, in an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud of over R1-million in public funds. The government said... 

EFF lays criminal charge against Paul O’Sullivan

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Friday laid a criminal charge against forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan for allegedly contravening the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and... 

DA welcomes members from ActionSA's 'dictatorship'

Soweto-based ActionSA Councillor Mandla Nyaqela and five of the party's branch chairpersons and members have defected to the Democratic Alliance and were welcomed into the blue party on Thursday by... 

S African men lured into fighting in Russia make their way home

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that 11 of the 17 South African men who were lured under false pretences into fighting in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, will soon make... 

Presidency assures NHI delay won't affect implementation timetable

The Presidency confirmed on Tuesday that following consultations with Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections... 

MKP files court application to halt Batohi’s pension payments

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has filed an urgent application to the court to stop former National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi’s pension payments and post-term gratuities... 

‘SA immigration system treated as marketplace’ – SIU reveals corruption at Home Affairs  

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acting head Leonard Lekgetho has called on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to consider vetting of all its employees as well as strengthening vetting... 

Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to fight organised crime

Government is working to close funding gaps and strengthen the readiness of the country’s armed forces to assist the South Africa National Police Service in fighting organised crime, according to... 

Overall crime stats remain high, Cachalia to ‘re-invigorate’ community policing

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on Friday said although various categories of violent crime have declined, overall levels remain unacceptably high. In releasing the 2025/26 third quarter... 

DA reiterates rejection of BEE after Ramaphosa slams party in SoNA debate

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has assured that his party will continue to push for the implementation of “faster and bolder reform”, while it rejects the African National Congress's... 

Parly committee flags ARV imports by companies listed as local

Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health chairperson Faith Muthambi is urging greater transparency and accountability in the process of awarding of antiretroviral drugs tenders by the Department... 

Corruption, crime major deterrents to private investors, DA vows to enforce accountability

Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga on Thursday accused the African National Congress-led government of failing Gauteng residents, promising to rescue the province by acting... 

AfriForum serves summons on Ramaphosa, Motsoaledi over NHI Act

Civil society organisation AfriForum on Wednesday served a summons on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, as part of its legal action to challenge the... 

ActionSA urges informal sector job creation, DA blames govt for E Cape unemployment crisis

ActionSA called for the implementation of pro- small, medium-sized and micronterprise (SMME) reforms, cutting of red tape and prioritisation of creation of real jobs, particularly in the informal... 

Parly Saps investigation committee’s deadline extended to March

The National Assembly on Tuesday extended the reporting deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (Saps’) KwaZulu-Natal... 

AfriForum serves summons on govt over controversial NHI Act

Civil society organisation AfriForum will on Wednesday serve a summons on government to have the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act declared unconstitutional. The case is being... 

Ramaphosa notes education improvement, steady progress in further transforming sector

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Monday that while government has made significant progress in education over the last three decades, from expanding access to school to steadily improving... 

Zille confident DA will do well in CoJ, promises to fight corruption if elected mayor

Ahead of the upcoming local government elections, Democratic Alliance Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille assured Polity on Friday that ending corruption is one of her priorities for the... 

Mixed political reactions to water crisis committee announced during SoNA

Political parties expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, criticising the announcement of the National Water Crisis Committee. On Thursday, Ramaphosa... 

‘He demonstrated accountability’ – ANC accepts Lesufi’s apology following insensitive remarks

The African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday said it appreciated Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s “accountability” in correcting and apologising for his remarks on the ongoing water challenges... 

Ramaphosa opens Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy for ex-offenders

On the thirty-sixth anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the opening address at the launch of the Nelson Mandela Rules Training... 

DA threatens to sue over Gauteng water crisis

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday accused African National Congress-led municipalities and Rand Water of collapsing the Gauteng water system, threatening to take legal action against... 

Anti-corruption efforts stagnate in SA, CW urges renewed political leadership

Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch on Tuesday called for renewed political leadership on anti-corruption; the protection of civic spaces with an end to attacks on journalists, whistleblowers... 

Parly committee to deliberate on intergovernmental Bills

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will on Tuesday host a briefing on the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority (IMDA) Bill and the... 

Paul O’Sullivan to physically testify before Parly Saps committee following earlier misgivings

Forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan will on Tuesday physically appear to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (Saps’)...