Adam Habib resigns as Wits Vice-Chancellor

Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Witwatersrand Adam Habib has announced his resignation from the university at the end of December this year, after seven years at the helm. He... 

Make 2020 a year of action – Archbishop Makgoba

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will on Wednesday lead a public rally at the St George's Cathedral, in Cape Town, calling for those who have looted the State to be brought to book. In a public rally... 

South Africa improves in corruption index but still has serious problems – report

Despite its score advancing a notch in the Corruption Perceptions Index, from 43 to 44, South Africa still ranks among countries that are deemed to have a serious corruption problem. Corruption... 

South Africa has fewer small business than 25 years ago – Institute

Not-for-profit organisation Small Business Institute executive director Bernard Swanepoel on Thursday said that South Africa has less small businesses than it did 25 years ago. He was addressing... 

DA spokesperson tells of failed attempts to persuade Mashaba to stay

Opposition party, the Democratic Alliance has told Polity that attempts to persuade City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba to at least finish his term were all in vain. DA National spokesperson... 

DA defends decision to cancel public debate for Federal Council chair position

Opposition party the Democratic Alliance on Wednesday confirmed that it has decided to cancel a debate that was expected between party candidates vying for the Chairperson of the Federal Council... 

Those who oppose NHI are devoid of social solidarity – Dhlomo

Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has held that those who are opposing the National Health Insurance Bill are devoid of social solidarity. In an... 

Busa applauds US for sanctions against the Guptas

Business body Business Unity South Africa (Busa) on Friday welcomed the US Treasury announcement of sanctions against the wealthy fugitive Gupta family. Yesterday the US Treasury sanctioned three... 

If the health system is corruptible, we all suffer – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said if South Africa’s health care system is marred with unauthorised expenditure, the entire country would suffer the consequences. Ramaphosa was speaking at... 

Lawyers' actions must be continuously informed by the values of our Constitution – Boqwana

Respected lawyer and entrepreneur Max Boqwana has said that lawyers’ actions in South Africa must be continuously informed by the values of our Constitution, especially its preamble setting out the... 

If Sars fails, our democracy fails – Kieswetter

South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Edward Kieswetter on Thursday said that if Sars fails our democracy fails. He was addressing delegates at the eleventh Premier Corporate Governance... 

Crucial policy missteps have taken place – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that, while South Africa has come a long way 25 years into democracy, there have been crucial policy missteps, and he admitted that government has, at... 

Repo rate cut welcomed

Black Business Council (BBC) CEO Kganki Matabane on Thursday welcomed the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.5% from... 

Eskom will not restore power to areas affected by illegal connections

Power utility Eskom on Thursday warned that it will not be restoring power in areas affected by illegal connections. This decision comes after extensive customer and various stakeholder engagements... 

EFF cuts ties with DA, ANC

The Economic Freedom Fighters will not be voting with the Democratic Alliance and the ruling African National Congress in future in all the metros, including Johannesburg. EFF leader, Julius Malema... 

We need serious overhaul of Cabinet to attract foreign investment – Prof Duvenhage

President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to introduce a major overhaul of his Cabinet if he is to attract foreign investment, says political analyst Professor Andre Duvenhage. Duvenhage was addressing... 

ANC must use its mandate to transform and grow economy – BBC

The Black Business Council has called on the African National Congress to use its mandate to transform and grow the South African economy following the party’s victory in the 2019 election. The ANC... 

Busa calls on business community to allow employees to vote on May 8

Business Unity South Africa on Monday urged all employers, including its members, to encourage workers to exercise their right to vote in the 2019 national election on May 8.  While political... 

We are comfortable with the ANC under Ramaphosa – Veterans

Veterans of the African National Congress say while they feel comfortable with the ruling party under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, they want to see all those implicated in... 

Corruption has eroded pillars of democracy – report

While South Africans commemorate the late freedom fighter Chris Hani, who was assassinated 26 years ago, civil society organisation Corruption Watch on Wednesday released a report on how corruption... 

Women have only three-quarters of men’s legal rights, affecting work prospects

If women had equal opportunities to reach their full potential, the world would not only be fairer, it would be prosperous, said World Bank Group interim president Kristalina Georgieva. In its... 

Informal political-economic system emerged long before Zuma and Gupta family – Professor

University of the Witwatersrand Professor Karl von Holdt on Friday said given the current focus on former President Jacob Zuma and the controversial Gupta family, it is important to note that an... 

ANC given a fighting chance after SoNA – UJ professor

President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the ruling African National Congress (ANC) a “fighting chance" at the upcoming general elections following his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on Thursday... 

SAIIA, Brookings launch Foresight Africa report

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Brookings Institution’s Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) launched the Foresight Africa report on Monday, in Johannesburg,... 

Home Affairs Committee proposes cell phone ban for DoH staff

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs chairperson Hlomani Chauke on Monday called on the Department of Home Affairs (DoH) to consider an outright ban on cell phone usage by front line staff during... 

Report error actually ranks S Africa 110 out of 162 in economic freedom

South Africa now ranks 110 out of 162 as an economically free country, according to the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) index. The Free Market Foundation (FMF) revealed on Wednesday that South... 

Nene pleads for S Africans’ forgiveness for Gupta meetings

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Friday pleaded to South Africans to forgive him for his visits to the Gupta compound in Saxonwold, Johannesburg and their family business in Midrand during his... 

Job creation depends on B-BBEE compliance – Commissioner

The Commissioner of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission Zodwa Ntuli said job creation, as outlined in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic stimulus and recovery plan,... 

Madiba's light shone so brightly – Obama

Madiba's light shone so brightly, even from that narrow Robben Island cell, said the 44th US President Barack Obama during the sixteenth annual Nelson Mandela Lecture, on Tuesday, in Johannesburg.... 

When we say it is enough, it will mean Palestine is free – Janna Jihad

"When we say it is enough, it will mean Palestine is free,” declared the world’s youngest card carrying journalist and Palestinian activist Janna Jihad, during a talk organised by public interest... 

I believe in Nelson Mandela’s vision – Obama

“I believe in Nelson Mandela’s vision,” former US President Barack Obama said during the sixteenth annual Nelson Mandela Lecture, on Tuesday. The event, held in Johannesburg, celebrates Madiba’s... 

Madiba made people feel special – Sello Hatang

Nelson Mandela Foundation chief executive officer Sello Hatang has opened up about former Statesman Nelson Mandela and said that Mandela had had a way of making people feel special around him. He... 

Mandela always reached out to the poor – Achmat Dangor

Former Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO and South African writer Achmat Dangor told Polity that former statesman Nelson Mandela always felt that he should reach out to poorer people because “the VIP’s... 

Graca Machel urges S Africans to live the ‘Madiba way’

Graca Machel has called on all South Africans to “live the Madiba way” and she thanked all those who served former Statesman Nelson Mandela. Speaking at the book launch of I Remember Nelson Mandela... 

Social injustice is S Africa’s biggest challenge – Thuli Madonsela

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on Tuesday gave the keynote address at the 11th Trialogue Business in Society Conference in Johannesburg, where she said that the biggest challenge facing... 

AfriForum to privately prosecute Malema for fraud and corruption

Lobby group AfriForum on Thursday announced its intention to prosecute Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema if the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) did not reinstate the case... 

NPA reinstates corruption charges against Zuma

The National Prosecuting Authority will reinstate charges of corruption, racketeering, fraud and money laundering against former president Jacob Zuma. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) director... 

Lakela Kaunda to join Cogta

The Presidency’s chief operations officer (COO) and former President Jacob Zuma's most trusted adviser Lakela Kaunda was seconded, on Friday, to join the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and... 

Numsa supports renewable energy, wants job security

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) on Thursday said its opposition to Eskom’s power purchase agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) was because the State had not... 

Khusela Diko is Ramaphosa’s new spokesperson

The Presidency on Friday announced that Khusela Diko would become spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa from March 12. In a statement from the Presidency, Diko is described as a seasoned...