KZN ANC expels municipality speaker, warns against members who ‘de-campaign’ party

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) African National Congress (ANC) provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo on Wednesday announced the expulsion of former Umzumbe local municipality speaker Sbonelo Maphumulo for what he... 

Basic income grant can reduce poverty, boost economic growth – Study

A new report titled 'Macroeconomic and Developmental Impacts of Selected Basic Income Grant (BIG) Pathways for South Africa' by Applied Development Research Solution (ADRS) and the Institute for... 

Mashaba says ANC is a ‘curse’, cannot coexist with a prosperous S Africa

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has told Polity that a prosperous South Africa and the African National Congress (ANC) cannot coexist, labelling the ruling party as a "curse" and blaming it for... 

NRF launches youth-centred research programme in partnership with Swiss Fondation Botnar

South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) CEO Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo on Friday stressed the vulnerability of African youth in terms of their well-being, as he announced the launch... 

Mixed reactions to passing of NHI Bill

Business groups Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and Business for South Africa (B4SA) are planning to submit a formal petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa to send the controversial National... 

ANC says Sheriff’s visit is attempt to create a spectacle

The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has referred to Ezulwini Investments' attempts, through the Sheriff of the Gauteng High Court, to attach its assets as “attempts to create a spectacle”,... 

Ramaphosa concerned developed countries not meeting climate funding obligations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern that the developed economies are still not meeting their obligations to support developing countries with the finance, technology and capacity... 

6 945 murders in 3 months, women and child abuse continues unabated – Crime stats

Minister of Police Bheki Cele revealed on Friday that 6 945 people were murdered in South Africa during July 1 and September 30, and expressed outrage that out of that figure, 881 people were women... 

ActionSA’s Mncwango promises to restore ethical leadership in KZN

Zwakele Mncwango has accepted his party’s nomination for KwaZulu-Natal Premier and promised that ActionSA will restore good governance and appoint leaders with integrity. Party founder and leader... 

Ramaphosa congratulates Dire Tladi on new role at International Court of Justice

President Cyril Ramaphosa extended his congratulations to University of Pretoria Professor Dire Tladi for being selected by the United Nations to be a judge in the International Court of Justice.... 

Police union demands transformation within Justice Department

Police union demands transformation within Justice Department  Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union President Dr Zizamele Cebekhulu has said transformation in the Department of Justice and... 

Concern at ConCourt delays, ‘unreliable’ online records

Freedom Under Law executive officer Judith February on Thursday expressed concern about reports of delayed judgments and unreliable online records at the Constitutional Court. This follows reports... 

Mbalula denies involvement in UIF jobs scheme, opens case against accuser

African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has filed charges against Thuja Capital CEO Mthunzi Mdwaba for what he calls a “slandering campaign” against him and other Cabinet... 

Holomisa urges S Africans to register to vote to change status quo in 2024

The United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has warned South Africans that continued electoral support for the ruling African National Congress will further entrench corruption, economic... 

Low voter turnout not good for democracy – Ipsos

Ipsos sub-Saharan Africa Knowledge Director Mari Harris warned on Thursday that a low voter turnout in the upcoming elections will not be good for democracy, as she encouraged as many people as... 

Siya Kolisi urges govt to use South Africa's diversity for change

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi on Thursday told President Cyril Ramaphosa that the country needs to use its diversity a bit more, as he described it as a powerful force in working towards... 

DA dismisses claims of coalition talks with ANC ahead of elections

Democratic Alliance national spokesperson Solly Malatsi has dismissed claims that his party is in secret negotiations with the African National Congress for a coalition government after the 2024... 

Political parties ready for ‘crucial’ 2024 elections ahead of voter registration weekend

Political parties attending launch of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC's) 2024 national and provincial elections campaign have expressed their readiness for what is... 

IEC says possibility of 2024 elections between May and August

Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo on Tuesday declared that the IEC is ready for the 2024 national and provincial elections and reminded... 

DA says appointing Gcaleka as Public Protector will be 'settling for less'

Opposition party, Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach told Parliament on Thursday that appointing Kholeka Gcaleka as the... 

ANC condemns 'genocidal actions' by Israel

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula expressed the party’s condemnation of “genocidal actions” by Israel against the Palestinian civilians, following the bombing of a... 

SA government far from creating 'better life for all' – Mathews Phosa

African National Congress activist Dr Mathews Phosa believes that the South African government is far from creating the 'better life for all' that was promised in the post-liberation period as a... 

ActionSA announces Kwena Mangope as North West Premier candidate

Kwena Mangope, the son of former Bophuthatswana leader Lucas Mangope, is ActionSA’s Premier candidate for the North West. ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba made the announcement on Wednesday. If... 

City of Joburg outlines ambitious plans to mitigate water shortages

Joburg Water Networks Senior Manager Logan Munsamy on Tuesday laid out a range of plans that the municipality would undertake as it deals with critical water supply challenges across various... 

DA KZN Premier candidate, Pappas, outlines his plans to fix the province

Umngeni Mayor and the Democratic Alliance’s KwaZulu-Natal Premier candidate Chris Pappas has told Polity that the devolution of powers is the solution to fighting crime in the province, which has... 

Zikalala’s office demands apology from DA in construction mafia matter, DA says ‘no’

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is demanding an apology from the Democratic Alliance for accusing Minister Sihle Zikalala of “lying about the over 200 construction mafia-related... 

Joburg mayor denies sleeping on the job as City moves to mitigate water issues

City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has hit back at Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu for accusing him of not being hands-on, as the City grapples with water-related issues. Between... 

DA insists the buck stops with Lindiwe Zulu on Sassa grant delays

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Social Development Bridget Masango told Polity on Wednesday that the buck stops with Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu following a recent delay in... 

DA says Ramaphosa has abandoned any pretence of opposing corruption as ANC backs cadre deployment

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister for Public Service and Administration Dr Leon Schreiber has urged South Africans to help drive electoral support for the African National Congress to below 50%... 

Nonpayment a major issue in municipalities – Salga president

South African Local Government Association (Salga) president Bheke Stofile stressed on Monday that there needs to be a “radical shift” in municipalities, as nonpayment increasingly hinders service... 

DA calls ANC ‘uncaring’ as country battles long bouts of loadshedding

Opposition party Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Friday reiterated his party’s move to have Eskom’s decision to increase electricity prices by 31.4% declared invalid as South... 

Mashaba says 2024 elections will be a game changer

In the closing remarks at his party’s three-day policy conference, ActionSA President Herman Mashaba declared to delegates that the 2024 elections will be a game changer for South Africa. He said... 

Need to fix govt by addressing corruption, says Themba Maseko to ActionSA delegates

Wits School of Governance Director of Executive Education and Adjunct Professor Themba Maseko said on Thursday that there is great need to fix government and ensure that citizens come first by... 

ActionSA will work tirelessly to clinch Gauteng in 2024 – Gauteng chair

ActionSA Gauteng chairperson Funzi Ngobeni has told delegates at the party’s inaugural policy conference that the green party is ready to work tirelessly to ensure total victory in next year’s... 

Mashaba declares at maiden policy conference 'ActionSA can fix South Africa'

ActionSA founder and leader Herman Mashaba asserted on Tuesday that his party can fix South Africa, as ActionSA hosts its maiden policy conference in Johannesburg this week. While addressing the... 

We represent what SA is – ActionSA’s Athol Trollip

ActionSA Eastern Cape chair Athol Trollip declared to Polity on Tuesday that his party does not need to fret over transformation in its ranks as it represents what South Africa is. The former... 

FUL condemns arrest of Zim lawyers

Freedom Under Law executive officer Judith February has said the arrest of Zimbabwean lawyers Tapiwa Muchineripi and Douglas Coltart is an attack on the rule of law and is urging the relevant... 

ActionSA promises solid policies ahead of 2024 elections

Ahead of its first policy conference, next week, ActionSA chairperson Michael Beaumont says that his party is not what it was when it launched three years ago, and he promises that upcoming policy... 

CoJ dismisses need for inquiry into Joburg fire

In the wake of the fire that gutted the Usindiso Building in Marshalltown, the City of Johannesburg Department of Public Safety believes that the funds for a proposed commission of inquiry could be... 

Ridding SA of apartheid spatial planning still a challenge – Cogta Minister

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Thembi Nkadimeng told delegates at the South African Local Government Association’s National Members Assembly, in Johannesburg, on Tuesday,...