Govt urges spaza shop owners to register businesses before deadline

With the registration deadline looming for small businesses, spaza shops and other food-handling convenience stores, government warned owners that if they missed the registration window their... 

Sports department gives Safa R5-million advance to cover player salaries

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has decided to advance the South African Football Association (Safa) R5-million, following reports that the federation is battling to pay player's salaries... 

ActionSA wants deputy minister roles abolished

ActionSA on Wednesday reiterated its demand for a “lean, effective” Cabinet of no more than 20 ministers, with all deputy minister positions abolished and ministerial perks drastically curtailed.... 

Ramaphosa meets Mpumalanga leadership, highlights potential of province

The Mpumalanga province has many advantages that can be used to drive growth and development, said President Cyril Ramaphosa during a meeting between the national executive and the Mpumalanga... 

ActionSA says defection by Tshwane councillor to the DA not significant

Former ActionSA councillor in Tshwane Novina Pillay has moved to the Democratic Alliance, with the party welcoming her contributions to the party at large. Pillay resigned as a member and public... 

Presence of rogue, inept officers weakens stability of Saps – Ian Cameron

Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron says while there has been commendable progress in turning the tide against crime, worrying senior management appointments and... 

Ramaphosa reflects on government progress, notes slow pace of economic growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that strengthening local government is the Government of National Unity’s key priority, noting disruptions in the supply of electricity and clean... 

McKinsey to pay SA R1.1bn for its role in State capture

The National Prosecuting Authority announced that it has successfully concluded dispute resolution with McKinsey South Africa, in which McKinsey will pay about R1.1-billion into South Africa's... 

DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday said the investigation into South African Social Security Agency CEO Busisiwe Memela-Khambula must be rapid, and thorough, to avoid wasting millions on her... 

Presidency clarifies visa application process for Nigerian nationals

The Presidency has clarified a misunderstanding from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening remarks at the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission on Tuesday about changes to the visa application... 

DA calls for Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s removal following court judgment

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday called for the removal of City of Joburg city manager Floyd Brink after the South Gauteng High Court ruled that his reappointment had been “unconstitutional,... 

Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane

Political parties have condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent cabinet reshuffle, in which he moved embattled Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane to the Human... 

Political parties react to surprise drop in GDP

The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that the country’s third quarter GDP performance is impetus to urgently accelerate the economic reforms South Africa needs, with ActionSA saying the... 

Parliamentary committee concerned about impact of tensions with US

The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade expressed concerns that with the response from the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, or Brics, grouping to US President Donald... 

SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa’s ability to present “the most impressive G20”, stating that under the country’s leadership, the intergovernmental forum... 

EFF says it will take legal action to ensure original Bela Bill clauses implemented

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EEF) announced that it will be taking legal action to ensure that the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill is implemented in its original form. The party said... 

Lamola urges increased investment, trade relations between SA, Nigeria

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that to galvanise economic cooperation and build upon the already established sectors that South African and Nigerian... 

Ramaphosa praises the performances of S Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday as the country honours its Olympic and Paralympic champions, it must recognise the ongoing work that needs to be done to support athletes with disabilities.... 

Home Affairs Minister extends ZEP validity

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Friday extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits until November 28, 2025, to allow time to consult the affected ZEP holders and all other... 

Solidarity Movement declares BELA Bill settlement with govt

The Solidarity Movement announced on Thursday that it has reached a settlement with government over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill dispute, noting that the controversial sections in... 

PSA concerned about govt overspending, calls for amendment of Public Audit Act

The Public Servants Association says it is dismayed that lack of consequence management, inefficiency of oversight committees and limited powers of the Auditor-General of South Africa have led to... 

ANCWL to take GBVF march to Ramaphosa during 16 Days of Activism

The African National Congress Women’s League on Wednesday demanded that rape offenders receive no bail and that parole for rape offenders be reviewed, as part of action against gender-based... 

DA presents legislation to tackle corruption, strengthen cybersecurity

Democratic Alliance Justice and Constitutional Development spokesperson Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach said on Tuesday while her party expected an outright rejection of its two Private Member's Bills... 

SIU gets green light to investigate State capture ACSA transactions

The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in interest rate swap agreements at Airports Company of South Africa, related to... 

Serious community-reported crimes decline by 5.1% – Senzo Mchunu

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu pointed out on Monday that serious community-reported crimes showed an overall decline of 5.1%, calling on South Africans to guard against “established criminals”, who... 

If you are unhappy with EFF leadership, the door is open – Malema tells critics

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, on Monday, hit back against party detractors and at criticism levelled against him, which he noted accused him of divisive leadership and of... 

Cooperative governance committee hears only W Cape received disaster funding from Treasury

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Friday expressed concerns that, allegedly, only the Western Cape has received disaster funding from National Treasury,... 

Mathews Phosa warns ANC support will decline further unless party tackles corruption

African National Congress veteran Mathews Phosa has warned that the party risks losing significant electoral support unless it takes decisive action against corruption and holds accountable those... 

Govt declares foodborne illnesses a national disaster

South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre has declared foodborne illnesses a national disaster, in response to countrywide sicknesses and deaths, particularly of children, in recent weeks.... 

Govt acknowledges challenges despite easing of inflation

Government on Thursday said the significant easing of consumer price inflation provided relief for households and businesses by lowering transport and input costs, helping to support overall... 

ANC denies regulation of spaza shops prioritises foreign nationals

The African National Congress on Wednesday refuted what it termed misleading narratives, suggesting that the registration and regulation of all spaza shops favoured foreign nationals. Last week,... 

Govt warns public against interfering in spaza shop registrations

Government on Wednesday appealed to members of the public to not disturb the registration of spaza shops and other small and medium-sized business enterprises by blocking certain shop owners from... 

DA concerned National State Enterprises Bill will bring back State capture

The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday that should the African National Congress succeed in pushing through to Parliament the National State Enterprises Bill, this will allow a return of the... 

HSRC's first GBV report pushes for holistic, long-term solutions

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on Monday called on Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga and her deputy Mmapaseka Steve Letsike to... 

DA petition gets over 200 000 signatures against Eskom's proposed 40% increase

The Democratic Alliance has submitted the first batch of over 200 000 signatures, on its petition against Eskom's proposed 40% price hike, to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa,... 

Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas

Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on exploration rights for oil and gas and rule in favour of... 

Ramaphosa to address the nation on food poisoning interventions

Following the tragic deaths of children and several hospitalisations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the... 

Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the Government of National Unity to be able to grow... 

Decrease in unemployment rate welcomed, but GNU blamed for economic failures

Political parties on Wednesday welcomed the decrease in the unemployment rate, however, they slammed the Government of National Unity (GNU) for failing to grow the economy. Statistics South Africa... 

SACP denies engagements with MKP

Long-term historical ally of the African National Congress, the South African Communist Party (SACP), says it never initiated any engagement with the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), neither has it...