Cash-strapped SANDF sued for millions as soldiers assault, harass, murder civilians

The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) is facing exorbitant claims, with at least one claim topping R145-million for the alleged murder of a Mpumalanga man. This was revealed in the Department of... 

KZN ANC slams 'ill-disciplined' Zuma for publicly 'divorcing' the party

The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal accused former president Jacob Zuma of "gross ill-discipline" for publicly "divorcing the ANC" by backing the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.... 

'The court misdirected itself': Ramaphosa on King Misuzulu's invalidation ruling

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria misdirected itself when it ordered him to set up an investigative committee that should probe allegations that AmaZulu King... 

The battle for the soul of uMkhonto weSizwe

In what he described as an attempt to "rescue" the African National Congress (ANC), corruption-accused former president Jacob Zuma laid claim to the "spear of the nation" - uMkhonto weSizwe. But... 

Crippling debts, critical resignations and the revival of leagues

The year began with a bang for the African National Congress (ANC) following the conclusion of its national conference in December 2022, with the promise to revive its youth, women's and veterans... 

Ramaphosa reaffirms SA's stance on Israel, Palestine at meeting with SA Jewish Board of Deputies

President Cyril Ramaphosa met the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) at his presidential residence, Mahlamba Ndlopfu, in Pretoria on Wednesday to discuss the county's stance on the... 

SSA says ex-spy watchdog head used 'misrepresentation' to demand R6.1m payout

The State Security Agency (SSA) has slammed former Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe's demand for a R6.1-million payout as built on misrepresentation - and has gone to... 

Ramaphosa to appeal High Court decision which set aside his recognition of AmaZulu King Misuzulu

President Cyril Ramaphosa will appeal the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria decision, which found that he had unlawfully certified King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as head of the Zulu monarchy in... 

Gordhan withholds key documents on SAA sale from Parliament

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has refused to provide two crucial documents on the sale of SAA to Parliament, with the matter now referred to the Speaker to decide further action.... 

SA targets 'brightest young minds' as Ramaphosa launches Presidential PhD Initiative

President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Presidential PhD Initiative, which received R1-billion in initial funding from the National Skills Fund, to create opportunities for South Africa's "brightest... 

'Jardine did not try to recruit me, only consulted with me': Mavuso Msimang hits back at Mbalula

"Change Starts Now leader Roger Jardine did not recruit me. But he consulted me in the lead-up to the party's formation." Former African National Congress (ANC) Veterans League deputy president and... 

Six trucks set alight on N11 amid KZN protests, traffic affected by 'spillages'

Trucks have been set alight by protesters along the N11, near Amajuba Pass in KwaZulu-Natal. Six trucks were set alight when protests erupted along the N11 near Amajuba Pass in Charlestown,... 

Post Office will no longer pay out social grants

Grant recipients will no longer be able to withdraw cash from Post Offices, Postbank and South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) announced. Postbank and Sassa said in a statement on Monday... 

Eskom's new CEO confirmed

Daniel Leseja Marokane has been appointed as chief executive officer of Eskom. On Friday afternoon, Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan said Marokane would join Eskom no later than 31... 

Brace for a weekend of loadshedding

Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Friday until 05:00 on Saturday, Eskom said on Friday afternoon.  Thereafter, loadshedding stages will vary over the weekend, the utility said.  

Mashatile signs anti-corruption pledge as a whistleblower activist

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on both the public and private sectors to unite against the scourge of corruption. Mashatile also signed the anti-corruption pledge, vowing never to take... 

Ezulweni halts liquidation application as ANC veterans, Ramaphosa intervene

The African National Congress (ANC) has changed its tack in the more than R100-million debt fiasco, with party veterans sent as emissaries to negotiate with Ezulweni Investments to hold off on its... 

Gordhan: Law enforcement is not acting against corruption

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has blasted law enforcement agencies, saying that they must come to the fore to address state capture and corruption at State-owned entities.  Addressing... 

South Africa demands 'balanced' ICC investigation on Gaza - excluding Israel

The International Criminal Court (ICC) must investigate and prosecute "in an unbiased and even-handed manner", Justice Minister Ronald Lamola told it on Wednesday, while suggesting that it should... 

Mark Heywood to join hands with Roger Jardine in formation of new political movement

Social justice activist Mark Heywood is transitioning to politics as he plans to join former banker Roger Jardine to form a new "political movement". Heywood told News24 on Thursday that he took a... 

National Assembly greenlights suspension of Malema, EFF leaders for storming SONA stage

The National Assembly (NA) has given its approval for Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and five of his fellow party members to be suspended for one month without pay. They were... 

Gauteng's three metros among 29 municipalities facing criminal cases for flouting Water Act

In the last four years, more than 40 criminal cases have been opened against municipalities around the country for contravening provisions of the National Water Act, including discharging sewage... 

ANC bank accounts have less than R100k, Ezulweni claims, as party's debt balloons to more than R140m

Ezulweni Investments – the events company embroiled in a court battle with the African National Congress (ANC) – found that the governing party's bank accounts had less than R100 000. The company... 

Events company gives ANC until Wednesday to pay more than R100m or face liquidation

The standoff between the African National Congress (ANC) and an events company has heightened after Ezulweni Investments gave the ANC until Wednesday to pay the R102-million or face liquidation.... 

ConCourt rules that independent candidates, new parties need only 1 000 signatures to register

Independent candidates will only need to obtain 1 000 signatures to register for next year's provincial and national elections, following a ruling by the Constitutional Court on Monday. The apex... 

Sheriff of High Court raids ANC's Luthuli House in search of assets

The Sheriff of the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg descended on the African National Congress's (ANC's) Luthuli House headquarters on Monday morning in search of assets.  This was after events... 

Joint operation leads to more than 100 arrests of suspected illegal miners in Ekurhuleni

A joint operation between the SA Police Service, SA National Defence Force (SANDF) and the Department of Home Affairs led to the arrest of more than 100 suspected illegal miners (colloquially known... 

Joburg taxpayers will have to pay for CBD blast repairs after govt rejects disaster declaration

The City of Johannesburg will have to foot the bill for the Lilian Ngoyi Street repairs after its request to declare a local state of disaster, which would unlock much-needed funding from the... 

Govt has nothing to do with possible Hamas presence at Palestinian solidarity conference - Ntshavheni

Government has nothing to do with an event where a delegation from Hamas could possibly be in attendance. Rumours have been doing the rounds that a three-member team of Hamas is expected to attend... 

SA makes some progress on exiting greylist

South Africa has addressed most of the technical compliance deficiencies that led to it being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February 2023, though much work still needs to... 

Night loadshedding drops to Stage 5

Eskom announced a marginal drop in loadshedding on Thursday due to improved generation recovery and emergency reserves.  Stage 3 loadshedding kicked in at 10:00, and will continue until 16:00, when... 

DA promises a colossal fight in ConCourt to stop the NHI bill from moving further than Parliament

The Constitutional Court is the next stop in the Democratic Alliance’s (DA's) fight against the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. On Wednesday, the National Council of Provinces... 

'Absolutely no excuse': AG blasts major SOEs as just one gets clean audit

Only one of South Africa's 19 major State-owned enterprises received a clean audit in the past year, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has said. Maluleke on Wednesday tabled the audit outcomes for... 

‘I don’t think there should be any panic’: Ramaphosa won’t just sign NHI Bill into law

President Cyril Ramaphosa won't simply sign the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law. "I don't think there should be any panic," Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said... 

Business committed to building SA, Ramaphosa says after Ntshavheni's accusation

More than a week after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni accused the private sector of engineering the state’s collapse, President Cyril Ramaphosa said business’ current partnership... 

Holomisa, Malema, Mkhwebane use fake 'intelligence report' to push false 'judicial corruption' claims

The State Security Agency (SSA) has distanced itself from a so-called "intelligence report" on alleged judicial corruption. This as a well-known Aids denialist confirmed he was the document's... 

100 000 containers now stuck outside three SA ports - as new penalties and price hikes loom

In recent weeks, container ships have been bypassing the congested and delay-ridden Cape Town harbour to berth at the Port of Port Elizabeth in Gqeberha and the Ngqura (Coega) port, reports the... 

Western Cape government lodges intergovernmental dispute over National Treasury budget cuts

The Western Cape government has lodged an intergovernmental dispute with National Treasury over the mid-term adjustment budget.  Premier Alan Winde said at a media briefing in Cape Town on Tuesday... 

ANC to head to ConCourt to challenge ruling on R150m election branding material debt

The African National Congress plans to challenge a Supreme Court of Appeal order compelling the party to pay R150-million to a KwaZulu-Natal branding company for 2019 election material.  ANC... 

Stage 4 loadshedding all week, says Eskom

Due to the increasing demand combined with insufficient generating capacity and the need to manage the emergency reserves, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 today until 05:00 on...