Zuma guilty of contempt of court, sentenced to 15 months imprisonment

The Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Jacob Zuma was in contempt of court when he defied an order to appear at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State... 

Police presence to increase in Gauteng, Charlotte Maxeke to open as province battles third wave

Gauteng Premier David Makhura begged the province’s residents on Thursday not to go out if there is no reason to, as he revealed that one out of every three people in Gauteng is likely to be... 

Ramaphosa to address nation on Covid-19 response

As South Africa heads into the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 20:00 on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Presidency, he will... 

Track S Africa’s economic recovery on Operation Vulindlela dashboard

South Africans can now track government’s progress in economic and employment growth with up-to-date information on the new Operation Vulindlela dashboard, launched this week. The new dashboard... 

Ramaphosa places Mkhize on special leave

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that he has placed Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave. This comes as Mkhize revealed that he had met with Ramaphosa to discuss special... 

Mkhize confirms third wave in provinces, says SA is desperate for J&J vaccines

Health Minster Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that the Northern Cape, Free State, the North West and Gauteng provinces are all in the third wave of Covid-19 infections. Speaking to media in the... 

Mkhize faces contempt proceedings for failing to appear before Public Protector

Contempt proceedings will, this week, be initiated against Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who has failed to appear before Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to present evidence on an ongoing... 

Ramaphosa’s appearance at Zondo Commission postponed

President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry on May 31 and June 1. In a statement released on Thursday, the Presidency said it agreed to a request... 

Zondo Commission to wrap up oral evidence with Ramaphosa

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture hopes to conclude with all oral evidence by next week, with President Cyril Ramaphosa set to be the last witness to present oral... 

There is no witch hunt against Zuma – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that there is no witch hunt against former President Jacob Zuma as he faces a trial for corruption. Speaking to French media following the Summit on Financing of... 

Pandemic highlights unequal access to resources – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that while the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the value of partnership, it also brought into focus the effects of unilateral action and unequal access to... 

ANC NWC reaffirms step-aside resolution, implying Magashule's suspension

The National Working Committee of the African National Congress said on Tuesday that it reaffirmed the decision of the party’s National Executive Committee that all members who have been charged... 

“ANC distances itself from members complicit in State capture” – Ramaphosa appears at Zondo Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, made his long-awaited appearance at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, in his capacity as leader of the African National Congress. In his... 

Bheki Cele meets with Jacob Zuma in Nkandla

Police Minister Bheki Cele, on Thursday, met with former President Jacob Zuma at his Nkandla home, in KwaZulu-Natal. The details for the visit are not yet known. According to media reports, Cele’s... 

Ramaphosa, Mkhize receive J&J vaccine in Khayelitsha

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize have received two of the country’s first ever Covid-19 vaccine shots from the Johnson & Johnson consignment, which arrived in the country... 

Ramaphosa, Mkhize to be vaccinated in Khayelitsha

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize will be vaccinated at the Khayelitsha District Hospital, in the Western Cape, on Wednesday, following the late-night arrival of 800 000... 

Vaccination with J&J doses to begin this week – Mkhize

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Tuesday that 80 000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines are en route to South Africa and will be used in this week’s roll-out of government’s national vaccination... 

First batch of Covid-19 vaccines en route from India

South Africa’s first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in the country on Monday, from the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer. One-million doses of the... 

‘Comply with Political Party Funding Act’ – Pityana urges business, politicians

With the Political Party Funding Act expected to come into effect from April 1, Business Unity South Africa president Sipho Pityana has called on political parties and business to urgently comply... 

The Whistleblowers – Mandy Wiener

Whistleblowers are seldom seen as heroes. Instead, they are often viewed through a negative lens, described as troublemakers, disloyal employees, traitors, snitches and, in South Africa, as... 

Zondo to lay criminal complaint against Zuma following walkout from commission

Deputy Chief Justice and chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Raymond Zondo has instructed the commission’s secretary to lay a criminal complaint against former President... 

Violent crime a threat to community safety, food security – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called for greater coordination and better communication between the South African Police Service, business, farming organisations and communities, as well as... 

BLSA says foreign investment levels continue to be affected by crime levels

Foreign investment will be difficult to attract as long as South Africa’s crime levels, particularly violent crime levels, remain high. This was the view of Business Leadership South Africa... 

Struggle activist Andrew Mlangeni dies

Anti-apartheid struggle icon and the last surviving Rivonia trialist Andrew Mlangeni has died at age 95. Mlangeni was admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening with abdominal pains. 

Ramaphosa apologises to Malema saying we must not politicise gender-based violence

In an emotive speech at the end of his reply to the Debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned members of Parliament against politicising... 

SOEs take centre stage at ANC NEC meeting, Lekgotla

The African National Congress National Executive Committee has revealed that it was presented with detailed reports on the country’s State-owned Enterprises during its meeting last week and its... 

Govt reprioritises R1.6bn to tackle gender-based violence

Government’s Emergency Action Plan, announced in Parliament last month, is taking off with R1.6-billion being reprioritised to implement the plan to address gender-based violence in the country. In... 

Public Protector can have my tax records – Zuma

Former President Jacob Zuma has offered up his tax records to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane for scrutiny following reports that the South African Revenue Service was attempting to block... 

DA to convene Council to elect interim leader, chairperson

Reeling from the recent resignations of its leader Mmusi Maimane, City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba and party chairperson Athol Trollip, the Democratic Alliance will urgently convene a... 

‘We should all hang our heads in shame’ – Ramaphosa responds to violent murders

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday broke his silence following the violent murders of University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana and boxing champion Leighandre Jegels and said the country... 

Jacob Zuma details ‘conspiracy’ against him

Former President Jacob Zuma on Monday proposed that an elaborate and detailed plan of character assassination against him beginning in 1990 up until his recent resignation as President had been... 

Mkhwebane not fit for office – BLSA

Business Leadership South Africa said on Tuesday that it had lost trust in Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and called for her removal, citing her continued lack of objectivity and "egregious... 

Thandi Modise elected Speaker of the National Assembly

African National Congress MP Thandi Modise on Wednesday won a secret vote against the Democratic Alliance's Thembekile Majola for the role of National Assembly Speaker. Chief Justice Mogoeng... 

Nersa slams Mashaba’s ‘misleading’ statement on municipal tariff increase

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa on Wednesday hit back against City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, following his statement that Nersa was rewarding corruption at State-owned... 

CER urges Ramaphosa to appoint environment-focussed Cabinet

In anticipation of next week’s Cabinet announcement, law clinic the Centre for Environmental Rights has requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa make environmental governance a priority and appoint... 

Let’s do justice to this vote – IFP spokesperson

The democracy that South Africa enjoys today was not easily won, so let’s do justice to this vote and recognise its democratic significance. That was the appeal from Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)... 

Ramaphosa bestows 2019 National Orders

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday bestowed the country’s highest honour, the National Orders, to nominated local and foreign individuals at an official ceremony in Pretoria. The Orders honour... 

UCT adopts global ethics code, a first in Africa

To ensure its researchers maintain the highest of ethical standards, the University of Cape Town has become the first African university to adopt the Global Code of Conduct for Research in... 

Ramaphosa gives Mashaba deadline to address issues in Alex

Dressed in African National Congress regalia, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the residents of Alexandra on Thursday and called on local government to clean up the township, stressing he was... 

S Africa’s score unchanged in 2018 corruption survey

Global coalition against corruption Transparency International on Tuesday released its 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index, and gave South Africa a score of 43 out of 100, unchanged from 2017. The...