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Ramaphosa calls for BRICS members to invest in productive capacity
Ramaphosa calls for BRICS members to invest in productive capacity
President Cyril Ramaphosa, during an address to the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, held in India this week, called for the bloc to direct investment towards manufacturing and beneficiation, industrial technologies, energy systems, infrastructure and logistics.
Africa must not only supply the minerals on which the
Nigeria suspends official visits to SA over xenophobic attacks
Nigeria suspends official visits to SA over xenophobic attacks
The Nigerian National Assembly has officially suspended all official visits to South Africa and has initiated a complete boycott of South African-hosted or South African-organised legislative activities.
This directive follows intensive consultations between the leadership of the country's Senate and the House of Representativ
Parties lodge ethics complaint against Majodina over vulgar tirade against Kouga resident
Parties lodge ethics complaint against Majodina over vulgar tirade against Kouga resident
The EFF, DA and ActionSA have criticised Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina, following a highly contentious confrontation with a resident in the Eastern Cape.
The incident, which has sparked widespread public outcry, has led to an official ethics complaint laid by the DA and ActionSA, an
South Africa urged to lock in reforms before Ramaphosa leaves
South Africa urged to lock in reforms before Ramaphosa leaves
South Africa must enshrine its reform process in law to guarantee the momentum gained under President Cyril Ramaphosa endures after he leaves office, said the head of a key business lobby group.
"The reform project is the most important project that is happening in this country," Business Leadership South Africa Chief Executive
Six S Africans still missing after Nepal floods, DNA provided in search efforts
Six S Africans still missing after Nepal floods, DNA provided in search efforts
Six South African nationals remain unaccounted for following devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) confirmed on Thursday.
In response to a formal request from the Nepalese government, Dirco has partnered with the South African Police Service (SAPS)
South Africa's current account records Q2 deficit as Iran war drives up import costs
South Africa's current account records Q2 deficit as Iran war drives up import costs
South Africa recorded a current account deficit in the second quarter after a strong surplus in the first three months of this year, as the Iran war drove import costs sharply higher, central bank data showed on Thursday.
The current account deficit was 2.6% of gross domestic product in the second quarter
Impeachment Committee halts evidence leader appointments, heads to court against EFF, ALPA
Impeachment Committee halts evidence leader appointments, heads to court against EFF, ALPA
The Section 89 Impeachment Committee announced on Wednesday that it will legally oppose court applications brought by the EFF and the African Legal Professional Association (ALPA).
The legal battle followed the committee's controversial decision to rescind its initial recommendation to appoint advoc
EFF heads to court over Parly’s 'irrational' reversal on removal of impeachment evidence leader
EFF heads to court over Parly's 'irrational' reversal on removal of impeachment evidence leader
The EFF has filed an urgent application at the Western Cape High Court, seeking to review and set aside Parliament's decision to rescind the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as chief evidence leader of the Section 89 Impeachment Committee in the Phala Phala matter.
The party contend
South Africa’s 3% inflation goal is robust, Central Bank study shows
South Africa's 3% inflation goal is robust, Central Bank study shows
South Africa's 3% inflation target can withstand a range of economic shocks as expectations have become better anchored and more forward-looking, the central bank said in a new study.
In the absence of major shocks, there's a 78% chance that inflation will remain between the central bank's 2% and 4% tolerance band, autho
Govt launches massive crackdown on illegal immigration, hijacked buildings
Govt launches massive crackdown on illegal immigration, hijacked buildings
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced a sweeping, multidisciplinary national strategy to reclaim thousands of hijacked buildings across South Africa's major metropolitan areas and drastically tighten the country's immigration and border controls.
Speaking on Tuesday, Kuba
Manufacturing, mining weigh on second-quarter economic growth; GDP contracts by 0.2% q/q
Manufacturing, mining weigh on second-quarter economic growth; GDP contracts by 0.2% q/q
South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter for the second quarter, following growth of 0.4% in the first quarter of the year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports.
The manufacturing industry contracted by 1.8%, contributing -0.2 of a percentage point, to th
Mbalula extols ANC internal nominations process as party challenges IEC in court over 'administrative setback'
Mbalula extols ANC internal nominations process as party challenges IEC in court over 'administrative setback'
The ANC has launched an urgent application in the Electoral Court following the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC's) rejection of the party's 181 candidate nominations across six municipalities.
Announcing the legal challenge, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula emphasised
Businesses not yet feeling the effect of reforms, as confidence drops – BLSA
Businesses not yet feeling the effect of reforms, as confidence drops – BLSA
Businesses are unfortunately not yet feeling the impact of structural reforms on the ground, with felt progress important in the move toward a new operating environment in which electricity is priced through competitive markets and logistics services can be accessed through multiple operators, says business organ
Court shuts down UDF’s bid to get IEC to extend candidate nomination deadline
Court shuts down UDF's bid to get IEC to extend candidate nomination deadline
The Electoral Court has handed down a decisive judgment dismissing an urgent application by the newly registered United Democratic Front (UDF), which sought permission to participate in the upcoming local government elections despite missing the critical candidate nomination deadline.
The applicant, which was of
Ramaphosa says Madlanga commission must be free from interference, defends SAPS
Ramaphosa says Madlanga commission must be free from interference, defends SAPS
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that the ongoing Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality and Political Interference within South Africa's Criminal Justice System must proceed thoroughly and entirely without interference.
Writing in his weekly newsletter on Monday, the President addressed the "de
Ramaphosa authorises SIU corruption probe into E Cape Public Works
Ramaphosa authorises SIU corruption probe into E Cape Public Works
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
By signing Proclamation 344 of 2026, the President has cleared the way for the Unit to investigate a series of
Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to intervene in DBE textbook catalogue
Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to intervene in DBE textbook catalogue
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has issued an urgent appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa to step in following an unprecedented showdown within the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
The dispute centres on a "green light" given by the department's director-general for a controversial new Foundation Phase textbook catalogue, c
Ramaphosa believes ANC candidate system glitches are ‘containable’
Ramaphosa believes ANC candidate system glitches are 'containable'
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence that the party's election candidate nomination registration issues will be resolved, describing the issue as "containable and manageable."
Speaking during a campaign trail event in Ekurhuleni on Friday, Ramaphosa minimised the impact of what the party says are Independ
South Africa may face class action over Sharpeville massacre
South Africa may face class action over Sharpeville massacre
Survivors of one of the defining events of the anti-apartheid struggle, the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, and their dependents have applied for permission to institute a class action against South Africa's government over the failure to repeal a 65-year-old law that prevents them from seeking damages.
An application, filed in the G
Nov polls 'critical turning point' to end corruption, service failures – Amnesty International
Nov polls 'critical turning point' to end corruption, service failures – Amnesty International
Ahead of the upcoming local government elections scheduled for November 4, Amnesty International South Africa is calling on voters to cast their ballots with human rights and accountability at the forefront of their minds.
With widespread public frustration over collapsing infrastructure and poo
ANC reiterates ‘system glitches’ as it appeals to IEC to recognise election candidates
ANC reiterates 'system glitches' as it appeals to IEC to recognise election candidates
The ANC has formally requested that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recognise and process candidate details that the party says were successfully captured and stored on the system prior to last Friday's deadline, rather than the IEC treating the submissions as non-existent, owing to the party
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index stabilises after second-quarter setback
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index stabilises after second-quarter setback
The Business Confidence Index (BCI) published by financial services firm RMB and economic research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) edged down by one point to 38 in the third quarter, slightly down from the 39 recorded in the second quarter.
The index indicates that this level of confidence implie
Dirco clears High Commissioner Sooklal of suspicion of facilitating Zuma-Gupta meetings
Dirco clears High Commissioner Sooklal of suspicion of facilitating Zuma-Gupta meetings
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) announced on Wednesday that its official mission to India did not facilitate any substantive engagement between former President Jacob Zuma and fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta during Zuma's recent private trip.
Following the conclusion o
IEC records 43% surge in candidates for Nov elections, despite thousands missing registration cutoff
IEC records 43% surge in candidates for Nov elections, despite thousands missing registration cutoff
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a massive surge in political participation ahead of the upcoming local government elections in November, while clarifying that candidates who failed to finalise their applications are officially out of the running.
Addressing the med
MVC takes aim at ‘incomplete’ political donor records, ‘toothless’ funding framework
MVC takes aim at 'incomplete' political donor records, 'toothless' funding framework
The latest political funding disclosure has sparked intense debate over the true meaning of transparency in South Africa's politics, with civil society organisation My Vote Counts (MVC) warning that current laws are leaving voters in the dark about who controls the cash.
Ahead of the upcoming local govern
Goldman sees room for South Africa asset rally on credit upgrade
Goldman sees room for South Africa asset rally on credit upgrade
Markets are not pricing in the probability of South Africa's return to investment grade, leaving scope for government bonds, stocks and the rand to rally, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
The country could regain its investment status as soon as 2028 as ratings companies reward its improving finances and economic growth
IEC won't grant extensions after ANC claims ‘technical glitch’ in candidate registration
IEC won't grant extensions after ANC claims 'technical glitch' in candidate registration
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has firmly clarified that no political party or independent candidate will be granted an extension to capture candidate details following the official close of nominations for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE).
The commission confirmed that the deadli
DA declares ANC's 'comrade State' approach a sign of 'terminal decline' as local election race heats up
DA declares ANC's 'comrade State' approach a sign of 'terminal decline' as local election race heats up
The DA is taking a hard line against President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent campaign rhetoric, with DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis declaring that the ANC is entering a phase of "terminal decline" ahead of the November 4 local government elections.
Hill-Lewis predicted a major political shift
Ramaphosa assures competitive overhaul will curb skyrocketing electricity costs
Ramaphosa assures competitive overhaul will curb skyrocketing electricity costs
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday vowed to tackle the country's soaring electricity tariffs, acknowledging that the rising cost of power is inflicting severe financial hardship on families and crippling business competitiveness.
Writing in his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President declared that Sout
IFP unveils Mkhuleko Hlengwa as eThekwini mayoral candidate
IFP unveils Mkhuleko Hlengwa as eThekwini mayoral candidate
The IFP has officially declared its readiness for the upcoming 2026 local government elections, announcing Mkhuleko Hlengwa as its mayoral candidate for the eThekwini metropolitan municipality.
Speaking at a media briefing, IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa revealed that the party will deploy a "two-horns" campaign strategy in th
Independent investigation finds no diesel missing, but identifies governance lapses – Eskom
Independent investigation finds no diesel missing, but identifies governance lapses – Eskom
An independent investigation, commissioned by State-owned power utility Eskom, into diesel procurement and storage contracts under Tender MWP2197GX found no evidence that diesel paid for by Eskom is missing.
The investigation did, however, confirm instances of non-adherence to Eskom processes conce
DA leads R116m party donations as non-compliant ANC faces IEC penalties
DA leads R116m party donations as non-compliant ANC faces IEC penalties
The DA has emerged as the largest beneficiary of political party donations this quarter, while the ANC has been flagged for non-compliance.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the political party donation disclosures for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. Covering April 1 to June 30,
Cachalia says decline in serious contact crimes, but GBV a challenge
Cachalia says decline in serious contact crimes, but GBV a challenge
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, on Friday, announced a downward trend in several of the country's most severe contact crimes during the release of the first-quarter crime statistics for the 2026/27 financial year.
The data highlights a consecutive quarterly drop in murders alongside substantial reductions in highl
ANC welcomes failed no confidence motion against Didiza
ANC welcomes failed no confidence motion against Didiza
Following the failed motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, brought by the EFF, the ANC parliamentary caucus welcomed the vote outcome, characterising the EFF's motion as a "groundless attempt to disrupt parliamentary operations".
The motion was rejected by 282 votes to 101, which the ANC said confirm
GOOD Party appeals R90 000 Electoral Court fine over funding violations
GOOD Party appeals R90 000 Electoral Court fine over funding violations
The GOOD Party has announced its intention to appeal an Electoral Court judgment which found the party and its leadership in breach of the Political Party Funding Act.
The court ordered the party and its secretary-general Brett Herron to pay a combined fine of R90 000 for failing to comply with national electoral fund
Dlamini-Zuma, Mbalula go head to head in court over vote-buying claims
Dlamini-Zuma, Mbalula go head to head in court over vote-buying claims
ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced she stands firmly by the substance of her concerns regarding financial corruption within internal party contests, as she confirmed that her legal representatives had on Tuesday filed a formal notice of intention to oppose ANC secretary-ge
Hill-Lewis urges Cachalia to engage on investigative powers for metro police
Hill-Lewis urges Cachalia to engage on investigative powers for metro police
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed concern over what he says is a lack of engagement by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on the potential expansion of Cape Town Metro Police powers.
Despite Cachalia's recent indication that he has an "open mind" on the matter, the City of Cape Town reports a mo
Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma’s retraction of vote-buying claims
Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma's retraction of vote-buying claims
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has welcomed a formal retraction by ANC veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, of allegations linking him to illicit voice notes and vote-buying during internal party elections.
The controversy erupted earlier this month following Dlamini-Zuma's appearance on the A
ActionSA sues ANC’s Maepa over alleged AI-faked claims
ActionSA sues ANC's Maepa over alleged AI-faked claims
ActionSA has launched coordinated actions against the ANC's Kgoši Maepa, lodging a formal complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and preparing criminal charges over an alleged disinformation campaign targeting Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya.
The dispute stems from public allegations that Tlopo Construction, a company
DA welcomes former FF+ caucus leader to its ranks
DA welcomes former FF+ caucus leader to its ranks
The DA on Tuesday welcomed to its ranks former Freedom Front Plus (FF+) Tshwane Caucus Leader Grandi Theunissen, a move that DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink said bodes well for the blue party.
Theunissen, a former FF+ regional chairperson for Tshwane, said he hopes to make a positive contribution to the DA and to the metro.
"As
Parly flags R300m shortfall at Home Affairs following spike in deportations
Parly flags R300m shortfall at Home Affairs following spike in deportations
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has raised serious concerns over a R341-million financial shortfall facing the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), following intense anti-illegal-immigration protests on June 30 and a subsequent surge in immigration enforcement, deportations and repatriations.
Wi
CDE report says Joburg budget is ‘disconnected from reality’, with water failures biggest risk
CDE report says Joburg budget is 'disconnected from reality', with water failures biggest risk
With unpaid bills owed to the City of Johannesburg rising from about R15-billion in 2014/15 to nearly R72-billion in 2024/25, the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) cautions that the City's budget is "increasingly disconnected from reality".
In the second issue of the independent think
Oversight tightens as McKenzie faces Parly committee grilling
Oversight tightens as McKenzie faces Parly committee grilling
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie will face an intense parliamentary committee on Tuesday as opposition parties gear up to demand accountability over a multimillion-rand overseas trip and allegations of political patronage in board appointments.
McKenzie is scheduled to appear before the Portfolio Committee on Sp
Business, govt unanimous on economic growth plan, jobs target
Business, govt unanimous on economic growth plan, jobs target
The Presidency and business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) have united behind the plan, announced last week, to lift economic growth above 3% a year and contribute towards the creation of one-million new jobs by 2030, with both social partners agreeing that the focus must now shift from fixing the economy'
ANC says it has learnt from past mistakes as it vows ‘capable’ municipal leadership ahead of elections
ANC says it has learnt from past mistakes as it vows 'capable' municipal leadership ahead of elections
The ANC has the capacity to lead municipalities effectively following a rigorous selection process for its local government election candidates, the party has promised.
Speaking on Monday, a day after the launch of its election manifesto, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula emphasised t
Border security top of SA-Zim BNC agenda as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa
Border security top of SA-Zim BNC agenda as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe, urging both nations to modernise respective border systems, tackle trans-border crime, and correct a "massive" trade imbalance.
Speaking at the fourth session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC)
NPA drops corruption charges against top crime intelligence bosses amid Madlanga Commission revelations
NPA drops corruption charges against top crime intelligence bosses amid Madlanga Commission revelations
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has formally withdrawn all corruption charges against the Divisional Commissioner of Crime Intelligence Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, and six other high-ranking police officials.
The legal turnaround follows a direct interve
ANC lays criminal charges against coalition partner's Mark Burke
ANC lays criminal charges against coalition partner's Mark Burke
The ANC said on Friday it has pursued criminal charges against DA MP Dr Mark Burke, as well as the fintech company Kastelo, following a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into Kastelo, with which Burke is linked.
On Wednesday, the DA removed Burke from Parliament's finance committee and stripped him of his title
Parly champions coordinated regional strategy for migration governance, expansion of legislative dialogue
Parly champions coordinated regional strategy for migration governance, expansion of legislative dialogue
Parliament must move beyond reactive measures and lead the charge in building robust governance systems, driving evidence-based policies, and leveraging parliamentary diplomacy to address the complex realities of continental migration.
This according to Parliamentary Portfolio Committ
DA wants Parly hearing after scathing SCA ruling on Kusile pollution
DA wants Parly hearing after scathing SCA ruling on Kusile pollution
The DA has requested an urgent joint oversight hearing in Parliament following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment regarding ongoing pollution at Eskom's Kusile power station.
The party describes the ruling as a damning indictment of the power utility and the regulatory bodies tasked with monitoring it.
The
South Africa consumer inflation slows more than expected in July
South Africa consumer inflation slows more than expected in July
South Africa's inflation rate slowed for the first time in five months in July, partly due to a steep drop in fuel costs, but analysts said it could soon climb again as renewed US-Iran hostilities had since driven global oil prices higher.
Headline inflation in Africa's largest economy eased to 4.3% year-on-year, lower than
Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader
Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally objected to the appointment of advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the Chief Evidence Leader for the upcoming parliamentary impeachment inquiry, claiming conflicts of interest.
The objection has forced the Section 89 Impeachment Committee to halt proceedings and seek urge
DA removes Mark Burke from finance committee amid SARB probe
DA removes Mark Burke from finance committee amid SARB probe
The DA has removed Mark Burke from Parliament's finance committee and his role as the party's finance spokesperson following a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into a company, Kastelo Proprietary Limited, with which he is linked.
While the party maintains a "strict stance on accountability" and awaits formal findi
DA stands by ‘due process’ as MP Mark Burke addresses SARB probe
DA stands by 'due process' as MP Mark Burke addresses SARB probe
The DA has affirmed its commitment to due process and the independence of State institutions following reports of a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into financial services company Kastelo Proprietary Limited, and which involves DA MP and party federal finance chairperson Mark Burke.
DA Federal Council Chairpe
Nene appointed Financial and Fiscal Commission chair
Nene appointed Financial and Fiscal Commission chair
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Nhlanhla Nene as chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) and Malijeng Ngqaleni as its deputy chairperson.
Additionally, Bulelwa Nqadolo, Neo Tsholanku, Andrew Donaldson and Astrid Ludin have been appointed as members of the commission.
The appointments are for a period of five yea
Joburg collapse guarantees national failure, warns CDE report
Joburg collapse guarantees national failure, warns CDE report
Preventing the total collapse of Johannesburg must become an urgent national priority. This is the warning issued by Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) director Ann Bernstein, following the release of the organisation's report, 'Johannesburg Matters: Fixing South Africa's Growth Engine'.
Bernstein emphasised that Johan
South Africa takes over regional economic bloc as trade falters
South Africa takes over regional economic bloc as trade falters
South Africa is taking over leadership of the Southern African Development Community with a push to deepen regional commerce, as the bloc's own assessment shows it faces tepid economic growth, persistent trade barriers and declining industrialisation.
Pretoria's ascendancy to the chairmanship of the 16-member bloc this month
Ramaphosa calls for common market in SADC to develop industries
Ramaphosa calls for common market in SADC to develop industries
The 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, with a combined population of nearly 400-million people, have abundant natural resources, a youthful population and the means to produce everything that its people need, says South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
SADC needs to create a dynamic common market in
KZN Premier urges SADC to renew commitment to public diplomacy as leaders meet
KZN Premier urges SADC to renew commitment to public diplomacy as leaders meet
Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's public lecture for the 46th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Thami Ntuli urged proactiveness and adaptiveness to deal with changing economic and geopolitical dynamics.
South Africa is ho
Court reinstates NSFAS board, suspends administrator appointment
Court reinstates NSFAS board, suspends administrator appointment
The Pretoria High Court has granted interim relief suspending the appointment of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula and immediately reinstating the institution's board.
The ruling temporarily reverses the May decision by Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamel
SADC Summit: Ramaphosa calls for regional action on xenophobia, GBV
SADC Summit: Ramaphosa calls for regional action on xenophobia, GBV
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday delivered a powerful vision for the renewal of Southern Africa, calling for urgent regional action on gender-based violence, xenophobia, migration and climate change.
Heads of State gathered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Su
MKP calls ConCourt dismissal of Phala Phala interdict appeal ‘lazy’
MKP calls ConCourt dismissal of Phala Phala interdict appeal 'lazy'
The MKP on Thursday said the Constitution Court's decision to dismiss an application asking for direct access to appeal the halting of the Impeachment Inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa was "lazy".
The apex court refused the application, brought by the African Transformation Movement, to overturn last month's High
DA lays criminal charges against 10 ‘worst’ municipal managers
DA lays criminal charges against 10 'worst' municipal managers
The DA announced on Thursday that it will lay criminal charges against 10 municipal managers across nine municipalities, labelling these officials the "worst" in the country due to systemic financial negligence.
DA Parliamentary leader George Michalakis stated that the targeted officials have presided over a decade of "financi
Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial postponed as she seeks discharge
Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption trial postponed as she seeks discharge
The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday postponed the high-profile corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to August 20.
The postponement comes at the request of her defence team to secure the transcribed case records required to file an application for a discharg
SAHRC says water crisis should be declared a state of disaster
SAHRC says water crisis should be declared a state of disaster
The South Africa Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) stands firm on its view that the country's water crisis needs to be declared a national disaster.
This is despite the publication last month of the National Water Plan, developed by the Presidency-led National Water Crisis Committee (Watercom), which promised to tackle the long-
DA hits back at GNU partner ANC’s ‘Thatcherite’ critique of manifesto
DA hits back at GNU partner ANC's 'Thatcherite' critique of manifesto
DA Federal Council Chairperson Ashor Sarupen has hit back at ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula's criticism of the DA's newly launched election manifesto, arguing that the ANC's reliance on "outdated ideological labels exposes its inability to challenge the DA's substantive local government plans".
Following the DA's
ConCourt dismisses Phala Phala interdict appeal
ConCourt dismisses Phala Phala interdict appeal
The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application brought by the African Transformation Movement (ATM), asking for direct access to appeal the halting of the Impeachment Inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
ATM and its leader Vuyo Zungula brought the case to the apex court, which refused the application to overturn last month's Hig
South Africa links Russian financing to coup-accused influencer
South Africa links Russian financing to coup-accused influencer
South African prosecutors allege that Russia financed an attempted escape from the country by a social media influencer wanted by Benin in connection with an attempted coup in that country in December.
In court papers related to an extradition case filed in South Africa by Benin, prosecutors allege an unlikely alliance betwee
Presidency rebukes Eskom chair over criticism
Presidency rebukes Eskom chair over criticism
South Africa's presidency rebuked the chairperson of Eskom for publicly questioning the plan to restructure the State power utility.
The authorities are committed to ensuring that Eskom doesn't end up in a worse financial position than its current one, with a broad range of interested parties involved in the discussions about the unbundling of
Official unemployment rate rises to 33.6% in the second quarter
Official unemployment rate rises to 33.6% in the second quarter
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has confirmed that South Africa's official unemployment rate increased by 0.9 of a percentage point to 33.6% for the second quarter, compared with 32.7% in the first quarter of this year.
Stats SA's Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows that the number of unemployed persons increased by 345 00
South African police sound alarm on political crime before vote
South African police sound alarm on political crime before vote
South Africa's acting police chief said she is deeply concerned about the potential for politically-motivated violence ahead of municipal elections on November 4.
South Africa has a long history of political violence, and several politicians have been murdered this year. That includes two councillors from the African National
Voters’ Roll Closed: Municipal elections proclaimed for Nov 4
Voters' Roll Closed: Municipal elections proclaimed for Nov 4
South Africa is officially heading to the polls on November 4 for the highly anticipated 2026 municipal elections.
The announcement follows the official gazetting of the date by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa, signalling the formal closure of the voters' roll and the start of the
Mbalula heads to court, Integrity Commission over Dlamini-Zuma's vote-buying claims
Mbalula heads to court, Integrity Commission over Dlamini-Zuma's vote-buying claims
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has announced legal action against party veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, following allegations that he distributed money during the party's 2022 national elective conference.
Mbalula confirmed he will also refer the matter to the ANC Integrity Commission to clear his
NSFAS accuses former board member of stealing laptops meant for needy schools
NSFAS accuses former board member of stealing laptops meant for needy schools
In a significant move towards organisational accountability, employees of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have officially opened a criminal case of theft against a former board member for allegedly stealing laptops that were meant for under-resourced schools in the Eastern Cape.
The incident go
Lamola threatens legal action over Dlamini-Zuma’s election-buying claims
Lamola threatens legal action over Dlamini-Zuma's election-buying claims
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and ANC NEC member Ronald Lamola has issued a strong demand to ANC veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, to publicly retract claims linking him to vote-buying at the party's 2017 elective conference.
This after Dlamini-Zuma's appearance on the African Renaissance Podca
Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya, others
Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya, others
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the extensive recommendations and referrals detailed in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission.
Submitted to the President on May 29, the
Godongwana responds to court judgment declaring PIC CEO’s suspension invalid
Godongwana responds to court judgment declaring PIC CEO's suspension invalid
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has noted the High Court judgment declaring the suspension of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) CEO Patrick Dlamini invalid and unlawful.
In a media statement, the Minister says this judgement vindicates the actions taken by the National Treasury and Cabinet to restore governan
South African private sector growth slows slightly in July, PMI shows
South African private sector growth slows slightly in July, PMI shows
South Africa's private sector expanded for a second straight month in July, though at a slightly slower pace as weaker employment growth and renewed stock drawdowns offset a return to output growth, a business survey showed on Wednesday.
The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 50.3 in July f
High Commissioner recalled after controversial Zuma-Gupta meeting in India, new protocol proposed
High Commissioner recalled after controversial Zuma-Gupta meeting in India, new protocol proposed
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal, has been "recalled to headquarters for consultations".
This after Sooklal was photographed alongside former President and MKP leader Jacob Zuma, and notori
ActionSA criticise govt over failure to sanction High Commissioner to India
ActionSA criticise govt over failure to sanction High Commissioner to India
ActionSA has condemned the government's decision to withhold disciplinary action against South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal.
The party called on Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Ronald Lamola to make public the reason behind the decision.
In addition to demanding tran
