GNU disagreements illustrate absence of effective integration – Joel Netshitenzhe

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection executive director Joel Netshitenzhe on Thursday noted that poor alignment in terms of technocratic logic, political savviness and emotional... 

ANC announces Gauteng provincial task team

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced on Wednesday the party’s provincial task team for Gauteng, led by province’s Provincial Convenor Amos Masondo. Following... 

Disagreements within GNU will not break it – Justice Malala

Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala noted on Tuesday that disagreements within the Government of National Unity will not break it, predicting that the GNU will possibly come... 

DA wants Portfolio Committee to oversee the Presidency, wants Ntshavheni gone

Following unauthorised expenditure worth R80-million forming part of the expanded fraud and corruption investigation against Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Democratic Alliance... 

GNU disagreements a sign of healthy, robust democracy – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that the process of forging agreement among the political parties in the Government of National Unity is still work in progress, but he is confident... 

Cabinet urges S African unity amid misinformation from Trump administration

South Africa's Government of National Unity Cabinet has urged all South Africans to rally in support of the country during a time of “misinformation, disinformation and propaganda” which it said is... 

9.8% drop in murder cases, but Saps to reassess policing in hotspots

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced on Friday that the South African Police Service has dedicated next week Thursday to reviewing policing in high murder zones, while he observed an overall... 

Parties react to Budget speech postponement

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema said the postponement of the 2025 Budget speech rendered Parliament “useless”, arguing that there is no authority for its postponement as the Budget... 

ANC reconfigures Gauteng, KZN PECs

The African National Congress has reconfigured its Provincial Executive Committees in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, incorporating experienced leaders and veterans as part of plans to reinforce... 

DA commits to uphold 'mutually beneficial partnership' with Trump administration

The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday despite ideological and policy differences in the Government of National Unity, the DA, and its coalition partners, is dedicated to upholding a “robust and... 

Accelerate economic reforms to drive investment, create jobs – DA urges Godongwana

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday it expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, to focus his Budget on accelerating economic reforms that drive investment, create jobs, and reduce debt,... 

ActionSA opposes application to overhaul political party funding

ActionSA pointed out on Monday that while it is not opposed to transparency in political party funding, it opposed My Vote Counts’ “short-sighted application”, which seeks to overhaul the Political... 

Eskom working to end years of governance failings, CEO and chairperson assure

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane assures that the State-owned utility is applying the same effort to end years of governance and accountability failings, as it did to end loadshedding. This came amid the... 

MKP’s Zuma-Sambudla directs second public apology to Floyd Shivambu

uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has apologised again, this time directly to the party’s secretary-general Floyd Shivambu, saying it was never her intention to undermine the party’s... 

Defence Committee supports SANDF role in peacebuilding, as remains of soldiers come home

The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence Malusi Gigaba and Phiroane Phala stated that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force as a diplomatic tool for... 

AfriForum condemns ‘offensive, inflammatory’ statements targeting organisation

Lobby group AfriForum has hit out against what it termed “offensive and inflammatory” statements directed at the organisation, specifically pointing to statements by government officials such as... 

Govt has higher burden to justify land expropriation with new Act – Land reform expert

Under the controversial recently assented Expropriation Act, the South African government actually has a higher burden to prove and justify why an expropriation is necessary owing to the Act being... 

‘We will not be bullied’ – Macpherson hits back at DPWI detractors as he outlines improvements

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said on Wednesday his department is taking decisive action against corruption and mismanagement, warning those who he alleges want his... 

Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’

A group of healthcare organisations, the Universal Healthcare Access Coalition, has expressed its belief that the National health Insurance Act is “deeply flawed,” highlighting that its proposals... 

EFF condemns Trump’s ‘genocidal declaration’ against Palestinians

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday said it was not surprised by US President Donald Trump’s sentiments on the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, accusing him of having a history... 

SA’s G20 Presidency an opportunity for more climate finance commitments – Corruption Watch

Anti-corruption movement Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index has urged governments, international organisations, and businesses to place corruption at the centre of the... 

DA asks court to nullify Expropriation Act

The Democratic Alliance has asked the Western Cape High Court for an order that will nullify the Expropriation Act in its current form, saying the Act is “unconstitutional, substantively and... 

Ndlozi leaves EFF, politics

Economic Freedom Fighters’ Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has officially announced his resignation from party politics, briefly noting his interest in making a contribution to the betterment of the country... 

AfriForum blames ANC for tensions with US

Afrikaner lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel on Friday gave feedback on what the organisation describes as the African National Congress’s “reckless actions and policies”, and which it believes... 

Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s SoNA

Opposition parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, with the GOOD Party praising Ramaphosa’s steady and diplomatic tone in the face of US... 

Salga wants SoNA to address municipal challenges

As the country braces for the seventh administration’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), South African Local Government Association (Salga) President Bheke Stofile extended his best wishes to... 

Parly Health Committee: SA must develop local healthcare solutions after PEPFAR withdrawal

The Portfolio Committee on Health emphasised the need for South Africa to strengthen its sovereignty in health matters and reduce reliance on foreign funding, calling on Health Minister Dr Aaron... 

SA ready to discuss G20 agenda with US despite no-show

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Thursday that South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025 will not be confined to climate change but also to the equitable... 

Ramaphosa to outline strategic GNU priorities during SoNA – Presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) at 19:00, where he will outline the task of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in implementing the... 

Steenhuisen says ANC in GNU must embrace economic reform, DA plans court action over Expropriation Act

The Democratic Alliance stated on Wednesday that while its Ministers are delivering growth and jobs in their respective portfolios, it continues to push the African National Congress to urgently... 

Ramaphosa speaks with Trump ally Elon Musk about misinformation

President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa’s constitutionally embedded values of the respect for the rule of law, justice, fairness and equality, when he spoke with Elon Musk on Monday. The... 

Civil society hits back at Trump’s ‘lies’ as he threatens to cut aid to South Africa

South African civil society organisations have accused US President Donald Trump of “dangerous lies”, following his statements that South Africa is “confiscating land and treating certain classes... 

Solidarity, AfriForum want Trump to punish ANC, not citizens, over Land Expropriation policy

Civil society organisation the Solidarity Movement said it will ask the Trump Administration to exercise pressure on African National Congress policies, but not to punish ordinary South Africans... 

Hawks prioritising State capture investigations overview reveals

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya announced on Friday that 2 241 statements have been obtained in 53 cases addressing State capture... 

Opposition parties reject Nersa’s tariff hike, EFF calls for review of approval process

Opposition parties have rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s decision to grant State power utility Eskom a 12.74% tariff hike, with the Economic Freedom Fighters calling for an... 

SA in no position to take role of peacemaker – Rwandan President takes aim at Ramaphosa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out against South Africa as conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with choice words for President Cyril Ramaphosa after South African... 

SACP, Hani family reiterate call for inquest into Chris Hani’s assassination

The South African Communist Party and the family of freedom fighter Chris Hani, represented by his widow Limpho Hani, on Wednesday repeated a call for a thorough inquest into the assassination of... 

SA military presence in DRC not a declaration of war – Ramaphosa

Following the deaths of South African National Defence Force members during combat in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril Ramaphosa called on all parties in the conflict to... 

Helen Zille: Macpherson upholding office oath by rejecting Expropriation Act

Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille defended Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson’s rejection of the Expropriation Act, saying he is prioritising... 

We remain committed to GNU – DA's Steenhuisen

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Tuesday he hopes that a meeting between him and African National Congress leader and President Cyril Ramaphosa will be the first step in...