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MK Party appoints Mzwanele Manyi as chief whip in Parly 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th August 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has appointed former Economic Freedom Fighters MP Mzwanele Manyi as its Chief Whip in Parliament with immediate effect.... →
DA celebrates by-election victories
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance announced on Thursday seven wins in by-elections held across the country, attributing the victories to “a powerful vote of... →
Ramaphosa wants detailed report from Justice Minister amid VBS allegations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th August 2024 Following backlash from civil society organisations and political parties calling for Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi... →
Salga urges govt to strengthen metros following dismal audit outcomes
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th August 2024 The South African Local Government Association wants national and provincial governments to use legislation, and other measures, to support and... →
Communications committee calls for public funding for SABC to avert ‘existential crisis’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th August 2024 Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Sangoni Diko said that the South African Broadcasting... →
DA says clean municipal audits prove transparency, accountability
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is celebrating what it calls a resounding endorsement of its record of service delivery excellence, by the Auditor... →
South Africa weighs tightening bank-disclosure laws on mortgages
By: Bloomberg 27th August 2024 South Africa intends to compel banks to disclose more information about their mortgage-lending practices to boost access to home loans among... →
Civil society wants Thembi Simelane to account for VBS allegations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th August 2024 Civil society organisations Freedom Under Law, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy on Tuesday called on Minister... →
South Africa could have no power cuts this summer if unplanned losses stay low - Eskom
By: Reuters 26th August 2024 South African state utility Eskom does not expect to implement scheduled power cuts over the summer months if unplanned losses remain below 13... →
ActionSA, DA want investigation into Thembi Simelane VBS allegations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th August 2024 ActionSA has approached the Public Protector to urgently investigate allegations made against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, relating to the... →
Parly considering draft legislation that prevents undue political interference – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that Parliament is currently considering draft legislation that will help prevent “undue” political... →
Mixed reactions to signing of second Health Compact
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) averred on Friday that the signing of the Health Compact is nothing more than a “blatant attempt to coerce and feign... →
