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’)... 

Sars the 'standard-bearer for capable State' – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday applauded the turnaround of South African Revenue Service, saying its rebuilding illustrates the value of Commissions of Inquiry. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly... 

Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe

Parliament has rubbished claims that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is protecting or shielding Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Mogotsi from appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee established to... 

SAJFP wants S Africa to cut all ties with Israel after diplomat’s expulsion

South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Friday urged the South African government to immediately sever all diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging hypocrisy that undermines the country’s moral... 

DA announces W Cape mayoral candidates

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced eight of its 30 Western Cape mayoral candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections, assuring that candidates are fit for purpose. The DA... 

Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming Federal Congress. Speaking in his hometown of Durban,... 

Salga urges consistent municipal payment amid rising debt, better service delivery demanded

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) is urging government departments, businesses and households to meet their obligations by paying for municipal services, including rates and... 

ANCYL wants youth unemployment declared national disaster

The African National Congress Youth League on Tuesday stated that it wants government to declare youth unemployment a national disaster, as it challenges the country’s youth to actively participate... 

DA wants Matthew Goniwe School investigated amid claims of budget cuts for schools

The Democratic Alliance has maintained that the Gauteng Department of Education has reduced all quintile five schools' budgets by 64%, despite denials from the GDE, and now the party wants... 

Energy security, infrastructure development crucial for sustained investment momentum in SA – Nedbank report

The Presidency’s Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks said on Monday that South Africa’s reform agenda is progressing, supporting the prospect of higher growth from 2026 onwards. Speaking... 

MKP wants Batohi’s pension withheld pending Nkabinde inquiry outcome

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Friday approached the Presidency to withhold outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi’s pension benefits, pending the...