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Joburg Water depot upgrade to strengthen service delivery
Joburg Water depot upgrade to strengthen service delivery
The Johannesburg Water Depot upgrade in Randburg, being undertaken by the City of Johannesburg's infrastructure implementing agency, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), is nearing completion, as it enters its final close-out phase.
The project, located in Region C, will strengthen the operational capacity required to support
Zuma released from hospital – reports
Zuma released from hospital – reports
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was discharged from hospital after being admitted last week, eNCA reported on its website on Tuesday.
Zuma, who leads the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, was taken to hospital by ambulance on October 6 for what the party said was a routine medical check-up, local media reported last week. ENCA said that he was dischar
SA’s record Class of 2026 begins final exams amid calls for systemic reform
SA's record Class of 2026 begins final exams amid calls for systemic reform
The Class of 2026 officially commenced the final National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on Tuesday, with a record-breaking 962 832 candidates registered nationwide, and the exams are scheduled to conclude on November 26.
Political parties and government officials united in wishing the learners well while s
Former Home Affairs officials arrested for issuing fraudulent passports to non-nationals
Former Home Affairs officials arrested for issuing fraudulent passports to non-nationals
Two former Home Affairs officials have been arrested for fraudulently issuing South African passports to foreign nationals for up to R100 000 each.
In a statement issued on Monday, the department said the syndicate exploited weaknesses in the manual passport process for "photo swapping".
"The arrests
Sibiya ‘dishonourably discharged’ from SAPS
Sibiya 'dishonourably discharged' from SAPS
The South Africa Police Service (SAPS) on Monday confirmed that Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has been dishonourably discharged, following a disciplinary hearing, during which his lawyer tendered Sibiya's resignation.
This comes as Sibiya faces a case of rape, sexual grooming and trafficking.
The SAPS said in a statement that Sibiya is no l
Expanding, transforming South Africa’s agricultural base a must – Ramaphosa
Expanding, transforming South Africa's agricultural base a must – Ramaphosa
South Africa's population continues to grow and with it, so does the demand for food. Being reliant on the productive capacity of a relatively small segment of the population to meet the country's food needs is unsustainable, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
In his latest weekly newsletter, he says that, despite a
South Africa blames disinformation as anti-migrant protests turn violent
South Africa blames disinformation as anti-migrant protests turn violent
Anti-migrant protests in two South African cities including Johannesburg's Soweto township turned violent on Thursday, with the government blaming disinformation over a court ruling on asylum seekers.
In coastal Durban, the second city hit by protests, a Reuters reporter saw five torched cars in the urban centre, whe
Home Affairs backtracks from attempt to comply with ConCourt refugee ruling, amid public safety concerns
Home Affairs backtracks from attempt to comply with ConCourt refugee ruling, amid public safety concerns
Following violent anti-migrant protests that rocked Durban and Soweto this week, Home Affairs director-general Livhuwani Makhode has withdrawn the directive relating to the intake of asylum seekers, citing public safety concerns.
Government blamed the violence on the deliberate spread
South African Navanethem "Navi" Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African Navanethem "Navi" Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her efforts to promote peace and international law," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
"A common thread runs from her early work defending Nelson Mandela and others who stood up against apartheid to her service as a judge in some of the
ANC seeks to correct ‘false narratives’ over immigration ruling, pending labour Bill
ANC seeks to correct 'false narratives' over immigration ruling, pending labour Bill
The ANC has called on South Africans to reject "false narratives" surrounding the country's immigration policies, clarifying that a recent apex court ruling does not open the floodgates for irregular migration, nor has a pending labour Bill already become law.
ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu sta
Ministerial Committee warns of fake news as ConCourt ruling triggers influx at refugee centres
Ministerial Committee warns of fake news as ConCourt ruling triggers influx at refugee centres
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration (IMCM) has expressed concerns over what it says is the deliberate spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media, warning that false narratives are being designed to create panic, fuel social tensions and undermine public confidence in go
High Court overturns government's Black empowerment code for legal sector
High Court overturns government's Black empowerment code for legal sector
A South African court has overturned a Black economic empowerment code for the legal sector, ruling the government failed to properly exercise its powers when approving measures designed to tackle persistent racial disparities in the sector.
The Gauteng High Court did not rule on the code's constitutionality or raci
Mashatile urges National Dialogue committee to resolve governance issues ahead of elections
Mashatile urges National Dialogue committee to resolve governance issues ahead of elections
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised that the immediate priority of the National Dialogue steering committee must be to conclude all outstanding governance and participation issues, ahead of the upcoming local government elections.
Mashatile stressed that these foundational matters must b
Mistra warns fragmentation will make 2026 coalition talks complex
Mistra warns fragmentation will make 2026 coalition talks complex
The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) released the third edition of its Coalitions Barometer, on Wednesday, revealing a surprising decoupling between local political instability and municipal audit outcomes.
Despite a chaotic political landscape with routine Motions of No Confidence (MONCs) and shifting
South Africa to establish new Commission to oversee State firms
South Africa to establish new Commission to oversee State firms
South Africa intends establishing a commission chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa to coordinate the work of its State-owned firms after shelving plans to place them under the auspices of a holding company.
The new panel will review a national strategy that outlines what role the firms should play and ensure the government e
South Africa drops to 87 in global economic freedom ranking
South Africa drops to 87 in global economic freedom ranking
South Africa has ranked eighty-seventh out of 165 countries and territories in the 'Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report' (EFW), published by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) in conjunction with Canada's Fraser Institute.
The latest ranking reflects a further decline for South Africa, which previously hovered at eigh
Parties, union demand fuel price relief ahead of Budget
Parties, union demand fuel price relief ahead of Budget
The unprecedented hikes in fuel prices have triggered widespread outrage, prompting political parties, civil society organisations, and trade unions to launch a unified call for immediate government intervention.
According to official data released by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, 93 octane petrol will surge by R
Voters urged to ‘rescue’ Joburg from ‘corrupt crime-council ecosystem'
Voters urged to 'rescue' Joburg from 'corrupt crime-council ecosystem'
Voters must use the upcoming local government elections to rescue Johannesburg from a "devastating crime-council ecosystem" that thrives on the city's decay, Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) executive director Ann Bernstein urged on Tuesday.
Launching the CDE's latest report, 'Time for Action – Corruption in
NGO critiques local govt failures ahead of elections, launches voter tool
NGO critiques local govt failures ahead of elections, launches voter tool
As South Africa approaches its local government elections, non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts (MVC) has launched a scathing critique of municipal service delivery, warning that decades of documented failures have allowed "local government rot" to fester despite a robust legislative framework.
In response t
DA launches relentless final campaign push following surge in latest polls
DA launches relentless final campaign push following surge in latest polls
The DA has announced it will work relentlessly over the next month to secure outright majorities in the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg, and the City of Cape Town municipalities, in its aim to "rescue" these key metros from what it terms the "chaos of unstable coalitions".
This aggressive campaign strategy co
Court orders oral evidence over Dlamini-Zuma’s ANC vote-buying claims
Court orders oral evidence over Dlamini-Zuma's ANC vote-buying claims
In a major legal development shaking the ANC, the High Court has directed that the defamation dispute between party veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula must be resolved through oral evidence.
Following the decision, Mbalula clarified that the judgment does not validate the allegati
Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warns
Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warns
Rising energy costs, a super El Nino and soaring borrowing costs are increasing pressure on developing countries, with conditions nearing those of the pandemic when the G20 suspended debt payments for the poorest nations, the United Nations Development Programme said on Friday.
Global policymakers are expected to discuss the
Fuel subsidies may top $1tr as Iran war drags, UN says
Fuel subsidies may top $1tr as Iran war drags, UN says
Governments around the world are running out of room to shield consumers from higher energy prices resulting from the Iran war and other crises, with fuel subsidies potentially costing more than $1 trillion this year, a United Nations study found.
Global policy interventions to cushion the impact of rising food and energy prices will
Mass shootings show the face of South African murder is changing
Mass shootings show the face of South African murder is changing
On a recent Saturday night, a minibus taxi drew up to a tavern in the gold-mining town of Carletonville west of Johannesburg. Eight men armed with AK-47 rifles alighted from the vehicle before gunning down patrons. Eighteen people died.
"They entered the main entrance of the tavern and started shooting randomly," said Mfunek
Franz Ruch appointed seventh MPC member
Franz Ruch appointed seventh MPC member
Economist Franz Ruch has been appointed as an adviser to the governors of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), effective October 1. As part of the appointment, he will serve as the seventh member of the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Ruch joins the SARB from global financial institution the World Bank, where he served as a senior
South African food inflation rose in August, ending six months of decline
South African food inflation rose in August, ending six months of decline
South African food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation (hereafter to be referred to simply as food inflation, for short) rose in both year-on-year and month-on-month terms in August, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has reported, in its latest Food Inflation Brief. In year-on-year terms, foo
ActionSA welcomes IEC opposition to ‘hypocritical’ DA electoral court challenge
ActionSA welcomes IEC opposition to 'hypocritical' DA electoral court challenge
ActionSA has welcomed the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) answering affidavit opposing an urgent DA Electoral Court challenge, arguing that it would disrupt the entire election process.
ActionSA believes the filing affirms that the DA's application is "opportunistic, hypocritical, and
New report shows housing, energy stalled despite GNU’s upward trajectory, but no promises broken
New report shows housing, energy stalled despite GNU's upward trajectory, but no promises broken
As South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) enters its third year, its central challenge has fundamentally shifted, with the initial phase of articulating new policies over and the focus now resting entirely on executing existing promises.
According to the latest South Africa Citizens
South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct', official says
South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct', official says
South Africa's foreign affairs ministry called in US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III on Tuesday for a third time over what it described as "undiplomatic conduct," a senior government official told Reuters, but did not elaborate on what the conduct was.
"We can confirm that we demarched Ambassador Bozell. T
Parties criticise Ramaphosa’s ‘delayed response’ to Ekurhuleni femicide crisis
Parties criticise Ramaphosa's 'delayed response' to Ekurhuleni femicide crisis
Opposition parties and civil rights organisations have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent national address on gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), calling his proposed measures "belated, repetitive, and detached" from the realities faced by women.
The backlash follows intense public outrage sur
South Africa's foreign direct investment inflows pick up in the second quarter
South Africa's foreign direct investment inflows pick up in the second quarter
South Africa recorded foreign direct investment inflows of R49.8-billion in the second quarter, up from R20.3-billion in the previous quarter, the central bank said on Tuesday.
The South African Reserve Bank said in its Quarterly Bulletin that the higher inflows were due to a local telecommunications company re
Ramaphosa to address nation on Ekurhuleni murders, GBVF
Ramaphosa to address nation on Ekurhuleni murders, GBVF
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening address the country on steps being taken by government to confront the country's gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis.
The President's 19:00 address follows a horrifying wave of violence in and around the City of Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, where the bodies of 11 women wer
US Ambassador declares diplomacy 'useless' as relations with S Africa on edge
US Ambassador declares diplomacy 'useless' as relations with S Africa on edge
Relations between the US and South Africa have reached a critical low point following a scathing assessment by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III, who accused the South African government of actively rejecting a constructive relationship with Washington.
The diplomatic fallout follows the September 15 announceme
Parties call for urgent action after weekend's mass shootings
Parties call for urgent action after weekend's mass shootings
South Africa is reeling from an unprecedented weekend of trauma as horrific mass shootings across the country have left at least 27 people dead and dozens more injured in targeted tavern attacks.
The staggering carnage has sparked fierce national social and political outrage, putting intense pressure on government and the South
White Cross Project turns to Union Buildings after Washington vigil
White Cross Project turns to Union Buildings after Washington vigil
Following what it describes a success of its White Cross Project in the US, Afrikaner group Lex Libertas announced it aims to bring the same demonstration to South Africa in a set it up on the lawns of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The organisation is scheduled to meet with White House representatives on Monday to disc
Ramaphosa challenges S Africans to defend national identity amid violence, division
Ramaphosa challenges S Africans to defend national identity amid violence, division
President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a reminder to the nation on Monday that heritage is not only a cause for celebration but a critical battleground that citizens must actively defend, as he stressed that South Africans cannot allow gender-based violence, xenophobia and racial division to define the country's
South Africa's Transnet begins process to expand manganese export capacity
South Africa's Transnet begins process to expand manganese export capacity
South Africa's State-owned logistics operator Transnet said on Friday it has started the process of picking a private sector partner to develop and operate a new manganese export terminal for 25 years, as it seeks to expand the mineral's export capacity by 20%.
South Africa is the world's top manganese exporter, ha
GOOD challenges Zille’s Joburg Mayoral bid and DA’s electoral court action
GOOD challenges Zille's Joburg Mayoral bid and DA's electoral court action
Ahead of the November 4 local government election, and after filing an answering affidavit opposing the DA's application in the Electoral Court to declare its candidate list unlawful, the GOOD party is also questioning Helen Zille's residency in Johannesburg as she plans to contest the mayoralship for the DA in the
Eskom board chair reappointed after turnaround in power supply
Eskom board chair reappointed after turnaround in power supply
South Africa's government has reappointed State utility Eskom's board chairperson Mteto Nyati, for another three years after a sharp improvement in power availability under his tenure, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said on Friday.
Nyati was appointed chair in 2023, when Eskom was implementing near-daily power outa
MVC asks parties to make coalition plans public before elections
MVC asks parties to make coalition plans public before elections
Political parties have until 17:00 on October 5 to respond to nongovernmental organisation My Vote Counts (MVC) and outline their plans for coalition negotiations before the local government elections on November 4.
MVC argues that voters should have this information before casting their ballot, citing Section 19 of the Cons
IEC demands parties restore public trust at 2026 electoral code signing
IEC demands parties restore public trust at 2026 electoral code signing
In what is being described as the most challenging political environment in South Africa's democratic history, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Mosotho Moepya declared on Wednesday that the signing of the electoral code of conduct is a "sacrosanct ingredient" to ensuring the integrity of the upcoming
South Africa's central bank raises main interest rate to 7.25%
South Africa's central bank raises main interest rate to 7.25%
South Africa's central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.25% on Wednesday, saying it wanted to steer inflation towards its 3% target.
The decision by policymakers at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was unanimous.
The majority of economists polled by Reuters had expected the 25 bps increase,
NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions
NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on Tuesday that it is "highly encouraged" by a massive wave of early submissions following the official launch of its 2027 application window. A total of 51 474 applications were successfully completed within the first four days of the
Mandela Foundation wants voters to demand action on GBVF ahead of elections
Mandela Foundation wants voters to demand action on GBVF ahead of elections
As South Africa approaches the upcoming local government elections, citizens are being urged to leverage their vote as a tool for "profound social change".
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has issued a call to action, reminding the electorate that the ballot box is not the end of democratic duty, but rather the begin
DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists
DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists
The DA has launched an urgent application in the Electoral Court against ActionSA, the EFF, the MKP, and the GOOD party, accusing them of undermining electoral laws ahead of the upcoming local government elections.
The legal challenge centres on allegations that these parties are deliberately conc
DA calls for debate on GBVF as three suspects appear in court in Ekurhuleni cases
DA calls for debate on GBVF as three suspects appear in court in Ekurhuleni cases
Three suspects are expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrates' Court on Monday, marking a major breakthrough in the investigation into a horrifying string of women's murders that has gripped the country.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) announced the arrests of one man and two women over the weeke
Key African central banks set to keep high rates as buffer against shocks
Key African central banks set to keep high rates as buffer against shocks
African central banks from South Africa to Egypt are poised to keep their interest rates high for longer, seeking to shield their economies from shocks such as surging energy prices caused by the Iran war and to support their currencies.
Of the 11 central banks due to deliver their interest-rate decisions over the n
DA challenges Lamola to oppose ‘ANC’s race-based’ policies after US Apartheid 2.0 remarks
DA challenges Lamola to oppose 'ANC's race-based' policies after US Apartheid 2.0 remarks
The DA has challenged International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola to oppose race-based policies within South Africa's own Cabinet, following his recent public condemnation of race-based entry systems while visiting the US.
This after Lamola addressed the Congressional Black Caucus
NSFAS opens 2027 applications, assures ‘major system upgrades’ after returning to board governance
NSFAS opens 2027 applications, assures 'major system upgrades' after returning to board governance
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announced on Friday that the 2027 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) application cycle is officially open until November 18.
Speaking at the launch event in Johannesburg, Manamela promised that funding outcomes will be communica
Policing is political, DA says as it offers collaboration in East Rand murders
Policing is political, DA says as it offers collaboration in East Rand murders
The DA said on Friday that it is willing to work with anybody who "genuinely" wants to take action in delivering justice to the families of the women whose bodies were recently found across the East Rand, in Gauteng, as it stressed that policing is political.
After the discovery of the body of a ninth victim in
Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose ‘hidden’ crisis
Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose 'hidden' crisis
Amnesty International South Africa is urgently calling on the State to recognise femicide as a distinct crime, warning that failure to do so leaves the targeted killing of women largely unaddressed.
Femicide, defined as the gender-motivated killing of a woman because she is a woman, is currently not classified
ActionSA suspends Tshwane ward candidate amid disciplinary probe
ActionSA suspends Tshwane ward candidate amid disciplinary probe
ActionSA has placed its Tshwane ward candidate and disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo on precautionary suspension with immediate effect, following his arrest in a contempt of court matter.
The decision was announced on Thursday by ActionSA Gauteng provincial chairperson Funzi Ngobeni, who clarified that the suspension regulat
DA launches petition to reject SAPS safety warnings as body of ninth woman found
DA launches petition to reject SAPS safety warnings as body of ninth woman found
DA mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni Khathu Rasilingwane has launched a full-scale petition rallying residents and women across the municipality to reject government instructions urging women to "protect themselves".
The launch on Thursday follows the grim discovery of a ninth body in the region, signalling wh
South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows
South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows
South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to uncertainty stemming from the war in the Middle East.
The consumer confidence index, sponsored by First National Bank (FNB) and
South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter
South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter
South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil price shock triggered by the Iran war.
The quarterly survey is commissioned by the central bank and guides its thinking on the appropriate level of interest rates.
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Govt rejects US visa restrictions, while domestic actors are emboldened
Govt rejects US visa restrictions, while domestic actors are emboldened
The South African government has rejected unilateral visa restrictions imposed by the US, framing its domestic legislation as a constitutional imperative to heal past racial injustices rather than target minority groups.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola hit back at US Secretary of Stat
ANC loses case against IEC, calls for ‘calm, discipline’ from members
ANC loses case against IEC, calls for 'calm, discipline' from members
The Electoral Court has delivered a blow to the ANC ahead of the November 4 local government elections, after it dismissed the party's appeal against the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC's) rejection of 181 of the ANC's candidate nominations, across six municipalities.
The ANC argued that it had met the August 28
Majodina apologises over heated confrontation with E Cape resident
Majodina apologises over heated confrontation with E Cape resident
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has issued a formal apology to the residents of Kouga, and the broader South African public, following a highly contentious confrontation with a local resident in the Eastern Cape.
The incident, which has sparked widespread public outcry, has already resulted in official ethics
Complete overhaul of appointment process essential to save Joburg, warns CDE
Complete overhaul of appointment process essential to save Joburg, warns CDE
The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has issued an urgent directive to political parties ahead of the upcoming November local government election, warning that Johannesburg's compounding infrastructure and management crisis will never be resolved without a complete overhaul of how municipal leaders and
East Rand killings: Ramaphosa promises ‘no stone left unturned’ as ANCWL calls for debate on death penalty, castration
East Rand killings: Ramaphosa promises 'no stone left unturned' as ANCWL calls for debate on death penalty, castration
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday issued assurances to the public that the recent spate of murders of women in the East Rand area, in Gauteng, will be prioritised as a seventh body was revealed by police, this time in Clayville, a few hours after the discovery of a six
SAPS deploys task team as political outrage mounts over murder of 5 women
SAPS deploys task team as political outrage mounts over murder of 5 women
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued an urgent safety warning to women in and around Kempton Park, specifically in the Rhodesfield area, following the discovery of five women's bodies over a period of about two months.
Preliminary evidence gathered by the SAPS has revealed "deeply concerning similariti
Ramaphosa greenlights SIU probe into eThekwini municipality, North West Transport Investments
Ramaphosa greenlights SIU probe into eThekwini municipality, North West Transport Investments
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation and a key amendment empowering the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe deep-seated allegations of serious maladministration, corruption, and irregular expenditure at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and the North West Transport
Ramaphosa touts BRICS success, vows to build on $10-billion SA-India economic ties
Ramaphosa touts BRICS success, vows to build on $10-billion SA-India economic ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to leveraging its BRICS membership to drive domestic economic growth, expand trade and solidify bilateral ties with India.
Following the conclusion of the eighteenth BRICS Summit, held over the weekend in New Delhi, in India, Ramaphosa detai
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
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