‘Just a meeting, nothing else,’ says the presidency of Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit
The presidency has rejected DA criticism over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit
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Constitutional Court expected to make landmark Phala Phala ruling on Friday
The Constitutional Court will rule on whether parliament acted lawfully when it rejected a Section 89 panel report recommending an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal
SIU flags inflated generator prices in R25m Ditsobotla contract probe
The SIU has referred a R25 million generator procurement investigation involving Ditsobotla Local Municipality to the Special Tribunal after uncovering inflated pricing, irregular expenditure and procurement breaches
IFP factional tension flares as leaked voice note sparks allegations of violence
Leaked voice note allegedly involving IFP Youth Brigade leader Mncedisi Maphisa fuels factional tension before the party’s elective conference, prompting an internal investigation
MP Fadiel Adams fails to surface as an arrest warrant is issued in the Sindiso Magaqa case
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe
Mkhwebane: ‘I have been vindicated in the Ipid report on Phala Phala
The former public protector said President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned the police’s illegal conduct during their investigation into the Phala Phala theft
Mmamoloko Kubayi dismisses ANC suggestion that she run for Johannesburg mayor
Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her
‘By hook or by crook’
The ANC has been served with court papers by branches seeking to halt the conference, which was officially set for Wednesday
Mbali Shinga thrown lifeline after NFP reverses expulsion decision
The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition government
Zuma: ‘I’ll have tea with Ramaphosa’
The MK Party leader accused the ANC of “gatekeeping” the history of those who fought for freedom, including members of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), the ANC’s former armed wing
Democracy doubts deepen in KZN
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow
Political parties cautiously welcome Dimpane’s appointment as Masemola becomes the fourth national police commissioner to be removed
Political parties have raised concern over instability in the SAPS leadership after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s suspension and Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane’s appointment as acting commissioner
DA eThekwini mayoral candidate says black politicians are failing their communities
DA eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen has criticised black political leadership, saying it has failed residents amid service delivery crises including chronic water shortages in Durban communities
Tokyo Sexwale’s name enters ANC succession debate ahead of 2027 elective conference
The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby group in KwaZulu-Natal began campaigning for his consideration as party president
Tolashe faces second wave of criminal complaints as DA enters SUV probe
The move comes amid mounting political pressure and follows ActionSA’s earlier criminal complaint, which it says the Hawks are investigating
Calls intensify for axe to fall on police chief Masemola
Mounting pressure on Ramaphosa to suspend Masemola after court appearance
ANC to headhunt capable mayoral candidates in push to regain metro majorities before local elections
The ANC also warns against the ‘parachuting’ of leaders into municipal positions without proper organisational processes
What does it mean to forgive? A play asks, 30 years after the TRC
Drawing from archives and lived experience, the international production probes the emotional and political complexities of reconciliation in a fractured world
Malema avoids jail for now
The EFF leader will appeal his five-year prison sentence after a court upheld his conviction for firing a rifle at a political rally, while granting leave to challenge the punishment
ANC reshuffles KZN leadership, appoints James Nxumalo as provincial coordinator
The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance
Malema calls for calm as sentencing looms
Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
Hill-Lewis is set to meet Ramaphosa on Tuesday and has not ruled out a DA cabinet reshuffle
Newly elected federal chair Solly Msimanga has been touted for a ministerial position
DA leader storms out of congress after losing federal chair position
The newly-elected leadership of the DA signals a generational change within the party
Hill-Lewis takes helm of DA leadership
Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over the DA leadership as the party unveils a new top team and sets its sights on key metros in the coming local government elections
“I leave the party intact,” says Steenhuisen as he steps down
In an emotional farewell at the DA’s federal congress, John Steenhuisen said he was waiting for the new leadership to decide his fate
Resist pull of race-based politics, warns Helen Zille
Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes
EFF ramps up support for Malema
Party structures across provinces are coordinating for supporters expected to gather outside the East London magistrates court, where proceedings will resume before magistrate Twanett Olivier
Hill-Lewis and the DA’s non-race
Hill-Lewis remains the overwhelming favourite to replace John Steenhuisen as DA federal leader but Dyanase’s candidacy has turned the race into a debate over internal democracy
Thugs cut power, demand villagers pay
Criminals are allegedly extorting residents when the FS municipality fails to cough up for work they submitted claims for but that was never done
Malema: The future of South Africa is the EFF, ANC and MK Party
The EFF leader said the ANC should know that it would never win the elections outright in the foreseeable future
Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process
The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government
ACM leader Hlaudi Motsoeneng being lobbied for Maluti-a-Phofung mayor role
Motsoeneng says he wants to “take over properly” as coalition talks continue in the troubled Maluti-a-Phofung municipality
