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Water department steps in to help bring clean drinking water to Kannaland
19th December 2023 The Department of Water and Sanitation urgently stepped in to help find a solution to the worsening quality of water in Kannaland. The Blue Drop... →
Steenhuisen reflects on 2023 as analysts point to party's lack of broader support
19th December 2023 The year 2023 saw seismic shifts in South Africa's political discourse. The state of the African National Congress (ANC) is perilous, to say the... →
Cash-strapped SANDF sued for millions as soldiers assault, harass, murder civilians
19th December 2023 The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) is facing exorbitant claims, with at least one claim topping R145-million for the alleged murder of a... →
KZN ANC slams 'ill-disciplined' Zuma for publicly 'divorcing' the party
19th December 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal accused former president Jacob Zuma of "gross ill-discipline" for publicly "divorcing the ANC"... →
'The court misdirected itself': Ramaphosa on King Misuzulu's invalidation ruling
18th December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria misdirected itself when it ordered him to set up an investigative committee that... →
Israel accused of wielding starvation as a weapon of war against Gaza
18th December 2023 An international non-governmental organisation (NGO) has accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. Human Rights Watch (HRW)... →
EFF spokesperson in court for allegedly assaulting fellow party member at voter registration event
18th December 2023 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national spokesperson Leigh-Ann Mathys appeared briefly in the Edenvale Magistrate's Court on charges of common... →
DRC elections body optimistic about 'free and fair' polls, with 100 000 candidates on the ballot
18th December 2023 With 100 000 candidates taking part in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) elections, all eyes are on the country's electoral body to deliver a... →
The battle for the soul of uMkhonto weSizwe
18th December 2023 In what he described as an attempt to "rescue" the African National Congress (ANC), corruption-accused former president Jacob Zuma laid claim to... →
No breath of fresh air as report implicates officials in R4-million air conditioner fraud
18th December 2023 Several employees of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality are implicated in alleged air conditioners fraud amounting to millions of rands in a... →
Crippling debts, critical resignations and the revival of leagues
18th December 2023 The year began with a bang for the African National Congress (ANC) following the conclusion of its national conference in December 2022, with the... →
Former EFF treasurer-general Leigh-Ann Mathys to appear in court for assault
18th December 2023 Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) treasurer-general Leigh-Ann Mathys is expected to appear in court after she was arrested on Friday for... →
The theft of R24 million from the State Theatre
14th December 2023 South African State Theatre CEO Sibongiseni Mkhize is hoping to see a play of a different kind, one in which justice is meted out to the eight... →
AmaPanyaza the cause of crime in North West - Community Safety official
14th December 2023 The Gauteng Crime Prevention wardens continue to catch flak from all sides. They have been barred from performing police duties at police stations,... →
Ramaphosa reaffirms SA's stance on Israel, Palestine at meeting with SA Jewish Board of Deputies
14th December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa met the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) at his presidential residence, Mahlamba Ndlopfu, in Pretoria on... →
Fifteen bills, including NHI, awaiting Ramaphosa's signature ahead of festive season
14th December 2023 Passing a slew of legislation in the final days of this year's parliamentary calendar, Parliament left President Cyril Ramaphosa with a full inbox... →
King Misuzulu's detractors accuse Ramaphosa of taking sides in family feud
14th December 2023 King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's siblings, who are opposed to his appointment, have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of sowing division in the AmaZulu... →
IFP says no to 'unrestricted abortion access', calls for free education and R3 000 graduate grant
14th December 2023 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) said it doesn't believe "unrestricted access to abortion (pro-choice)" is in the best interests of a moral society.... →
SSA says ex-spy watchdog head used 'misrepresentation' to demand R6.1m payout
14th December 2023 The State Security Agency (SSA) has slammed former Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe's demand for a R6.1-million... →
Ramaphosa to appeal High Court decision which set aside his recognition of AmaZulu King Misuzulu
13th December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will appeal the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria decision, which found that he had unlawfully certified King Misuzulu... →
South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children 'smuggled' over the border for the festive season
13th December 2023 The government is cracking down on Zimbabwean children entering South Africa to be with their parents over the December holidays. The use of... →
Gordhan withholds key documents on SAA sale from Parliament
13th December 2023 Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has refused to provide two crucial documents on the sale of SAA to Parliament, with the matter now... →
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire
13th December 2023 The 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in... →
The IFP after Buthelezi: Ready for elections but youth wing weary of Multi-Party Charter
13th December 2023 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), which is headed for its first major elections without its lifelong president Mangosuthu Buthelezi, is grappling... →
FF+ Gauteng in war over leadership positions as members challenge congress outcome
13th December 2023 The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) leadership structure in Gauteng is in limbo after irregularities and allegations of maladministration marred its... →
MPs slam Post Office rescue plan
13th December 2023 Opposition parties have condemned the South African Post Office (SAPO) business rescue plan, but the organisation's business rescue practitioners... →
City of Cape Town approves renaming of historic Old Granary building in honour of Desmond and Leah Tutu
13th December 2023 The City of Cape Town is forging ahead with renaming the Old Granary building to Desmond and Leah Tutu House. The renaming was approved last week... →
Western Cape healthcare services gear up for anticipated 60 000 emergencies during festive season
12th December 2023 Western Cape health services are gearing up to deal with an anticipated 60 000 emergencies over the festive season. Health and Wellness MEC... →
SA targets 'brightest young minds' as Ramaphosa launches Presidential PhD Initiative
12th December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Presidential PhD Initiative, which received R1-billion in initial funding from the National Skills Fund, to... →
Israeli forces launch deadly West Bank raids, pound Gaza ahead of UN vote
12th December 2023 Israeli forces have carried out deadly raids in the occupied West Bank while shelling and bombing many areas in the Gaza Strip in advance of a... →
How the DA wants to reverse cadre deployment
12th December 2023 The Democratic Alliance's (DA's) policy for public service and administration is a reaction to the damage done by the African National Congress's... →
Why a KZN municipality wants to criminally charge the former mayor
12th December 2023 The Umvoti Local Municipality resolved to criminally charge the former mayor, Gabriel Malembe, for theft. This was after the rules and ethics... →
Parliament arson-accused Mafe to start court-ordered psychiatric care
12th December 2023 Zandile Mafe will undergo court-ordered psychiatric treatment after being declared unfit to stand trial for the fire at Parliament by Western Cape... →
'Jardine did not try to recruit me, only consulted with me': Mavuso Msimang hits back at Mbalula
12th December 2023 "Change Starts Now leader Roger Jardine did not recruit me. But he consulted me in the lead-up to the party's formation." Former African National... →
DA heads back to court over Joburg's reappointment of city manager
12th December 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is going back to court over the decision by the City of Johannesburg to rehire Floyd Brink as city manager mere weeks... →
The Zulu royal throne is on shaky grounds - and Ramaphosa is to blame
12th December 2023 The Zulu royal throne is on shaky grounds after the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found that President Cyril Ramaphosa failed to follow due... →
Rise Mzansi takes action against Eastern Cape leader accused of sexual harassment
11th December 2023 Civic group turned political party Rise Mzansi has launched disciplinary action against a staff member accused of sexual harassment. Rise SA... →
Still no sign of accountability from correctional services dept on Thabo Bester’s escape
11th December 2023 It has been eight months since the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services held a two-day hearing into convicted rapist and... →
Parliament arson accused Zandile Mafe unfit to stand trial
11th December 2023 The Western Cape High Court has declared Parliament arsonist accused Zandile Mafe unfit to stand trial. This followed an inquiry into his fitness... →
Goliath 'pleased to have been vindicated' after JSC drops Hlophe racism complaint against her
11th December 2023 Western Cape Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath is "pleased to have been vindicated" by the Judicial Service Commission's (JSC) findings that... →
Post Office will no longer pay out social grants
11th December 2023 Grant recipients will no longer be able to withdraw cash from Post Offices, Postbank and South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) announced.... →
