Civil society continues critical pushback against Electoral Matters Amendment Bill

Nineteen civil society groups are appealing that Parliament’s Select Committee on Security and Justice reject the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, warning that if passed and signed into law it... 

DA not sad to see Gordhan go

As Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan readies to leave office after the May 29 elections, the Democratic Alliance has less than warm words for him, describing his tenure as “disastrous”.... 

DA launches urgent contempt of court action against Mbalula

The Democratic Alliance has followed through on its promise to take African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula to task over his failure to hand over complete records relating to the... 

ANC hits back at MK Party for threats against IEC

Following threats of violence against the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa by members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, the African National Congress urged South Africans to remain... 

Scopa/SIU MoU flags Eskom intelligence, National Skills Fund reports for investigation in seventh administration

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Special Investigating Unit have assured that the Eskom intelligence report and the National Skills Fund matters will be flagged for consideration... 

Steenhuisen’s focus is to get the Multi-Party Charter ‘over the line’ in this crucial election

While the Democratic Alliance (DA) has much to consider before and after the 2024 national elections, its leader, John Steenhuisen stressed that his focus for the next 85 days, is to get the... 

Thabo Mbeki hits back against NPA interference claims

Former President Thabo Mbeki, through his foundation, on Friday denied that his administration had interfered with the work of the National Prosecuting Authority in investigating Truth and... 

Ramaphosa suspends Dipuo Peters without pay

Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Dipuo Peters has been suspended for one month, without pay, by President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a sanction from Parliament’s Joint Committee on... 

RISE Mzansi takes largest chunk of donations to political parties

In the Independent Electoral Commission’s latest party funding disclosure report, RISE Mzansi declared the highest amount of donations, totaling just over R16.7-million. In the third quarter, seven... 

DA criticises Cele’s briefing on AKA murder while thousands of other murders remain unsolved

Following Tuesday’s briefing on developments in South African entertainer Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes’s murder, the Democratic Alliance has hit back against Police Minister Bheki Cele for scoring “cheap... 

Ramaphosa nominates Mandisa Maya as next Chief Justice

Ahead of Raymond Zondo’s end of term as Chief Justice on August 31, President Cyril Ramaphosa has nominated current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to take over. The President is calling on... 

169 Zondo Commission 'recommendations' still under investigation – Mashatile

The Integrated Task Force, set up by the National Prosecuting Authority and the Hawks, is coordinating the implementation of 205 'recommendations' that came out of the Zondo Commission of Inquiry... 

SIU gets green light from Ramaphosa to investigate Home Affairs, PRASA

The Special Investigating Unit is set to probe maladministration at Home Affairs and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa following proclamations signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The... 

ANC says it will hand over cadre deployment records to DA on time

The African National Congress, on Monday, hit back at the Democratic Alliance for creating “fevered speculation” and a disinformation campaign relating to the cadre deployment records the party has... 

DA threatens court action if ANC doesn't hand over cadre deployment records

With the recent Constitutional Court ruling that requires the African National Congress to hand over records relating to its cadre deployment committee within five days, Democratic Alliance leader... 

Multi-Party Charter seeks international help to safeguard integrity of SA election

Ahead of South Africa’s 2024 elections, later this year, the Multi-Party Charter has approached the international community for assistance in safeguarding against any attempts to disrupt the... 

FUL international advisory board welcomes eminent judges

Zimbabwean former Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay and Australian Justice Michael Kirby have joined Freedom Under Law’s international advisory board to fill the vacancies following the deaths of... 

ANC did not liberate SA alone, but it did destroy economy single-handedly – IFP’s Hlabisa

In his speech, on Tuesday, in the debate on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa painted a harsh picture of the African National... 

‘You have betrayed Tintswalo’s South African dream’, Steenhuisen tells Ramaphosa in post-SoNA debate

In 2024, the single greatest threat to South Africa’s democracy, freedom, and to the South African dream, is the African National Congress. So said Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen in... 

ANC loses appeal to keep cadre deployment records out of DA's hands

The African National Congress has five days to hand over all records relating to its cadre deployment committee to the Democratic Alliance, following a Constitutional Court judgment handed down on... 

DA readies for manifesto launch, march to Union Buildings

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Friday that its manifesto launch, ahead of the 2024 national elections, would not be symbolic, but that it would be a “genuine statement of intent”. The party... 

All EFF MPs to boycott SoNA after court ruling, plans to appeal

This evening, the Economic Freedom Fighters will turn its attention to preparations for the launch of its manifesto this weekend, as the country watches President Cyril Ramaphosa deliver his eighth... 

Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to fast-track devolution of rail, policing powers to deal with crises

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is looking to President Cyril Ramaphosa for answers on the delay of the national Rail Devolution Strategy, which could save lower-income families R932-million... 

CPI score shows SA edging closer to being failed State – risk body

Risk body, the Institute of Risk Management South Africa has warned that it is essential to deal with corruption in South Africa if the country is to begin repairing its “poly-crisis”. According to... 

We are turning ports around, but it will take time – Ramaphosa

While the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area will provide advantages for South African companies, the efficiency and competitiveness of the country’s logistics architecture needs... 

2024 is our 1994 – RISE Mzansi

As preparations for the second voter registration weekend get underway ahead of the 2024 national and provincial elections, new political party RISE Mzansi is encouraging South Africans to use the... 

Arts Minister welcomes suspension of controversial Mandela auction

The decision by US auction house Guernsey’s to suspend the auction of former President Nelson Mandela’s personal items was welcomed by Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa. Following public... 

‘Make KwaZulu-Natal great again’ – IFP KZN chair accepts Premier nomination

If the 2024 elections do not see a “reset, recharge and reboot”, KwaZulu-Natal risks becoming a failed province. This is according to Inkatha Freedom Party KZN chairperson Thami Ntuli, who has... 

‘Without justice, there can be no peace’ – Ramaphosa calls for end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a stop to “acts of war” from Israel and Palestine, and is urging for the reopening on humanitarian corridors, as Palestinian civilians face the brunt of... 

Use Mandela Day to catalyse climate change action – Climate Commission

As South Africans remember and commemorate former President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, the Presidential Climate Commission is urging society and governments to use the day to encourage action... 

Ramaphosa says govt looking into State of Disaster to tackle energy crisis

As economically-crippling loadshedding continues unabated across the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that government is going through to motions of establishing whether a National... 

UJ ranks second on the continent and in S Africa

The latest QS World University Rankings have boosted the University of Johannesburg’s standing in South Africa and on the African continent. According to the latest figures, UJ now ranks second in... 

Zuma’s former spokesperson appointed to Ramaphosa Presidency

Vincent Magwenya joins the Presidency as Cyril Ramaphosa’s new spokesperson from June 1. He takes over from acting spokesperson Tyrone Seale, who has filled the role since July 2020. Previously the... 

Ramaphosa releases SIU report, 2 803 irregular Covid-19 procurement contracts found

The Special Investigating Unit’s final report on its investigation into the procurement of goods and services by government during the Covid-19 pandemic is now public. President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

UJ implements mandatory vaccination

The University of Johannesburg announced on Friday its decision to institute mandatory vaccination at all its campuses and facilities from January 2022. It will consider religious and medical... 

Long way to go to instil ethics in public service – Ramaphosa

As government increases its efforts to prevent corruption in the public service, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Monday that there was still a long way to go to instil a culture of ethics... 

IEC reopens candidate registrations, new dates for voter registration

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa announced on Monday that it will reopen candidate registrations following Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the local government... 

Majority are exemplary civil servants – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to assure on Monday that while some public servants have been accused of corruption, most are “exemplary” civil servants that have kept the country going. September... 

eThekwini Mayor cites potential R20bn GDP loss, calls for unrest to stop

eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda revealed on Wednesday that the loss of gross domestic product (GDP) could be over R20-billion if the protests across KwaZulu-Natal do not end immediately. Protests... 

ConCourt finds Ramaphosa did not mislead Parliament on CR17 donations

President Cyril Ramaphosa was vindicated on Thursday when the Constitutional Court found that he did not mislead Parliament regarding donations made to the CR17 campaign that saw him successfully...