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Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has confirmed that consultations are currently underway to determine and proclaim the local government election date for South Africa’s upcoming polls. Speaking in Centurion during the official handover of new municipal boundary lines by the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB), Hlabisa emphasised that this process marks a […]

In a pivotal moment before the inquiry into Johannesburg Prosecutions Boss Andrew Chauke, the Head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Shamila Batohi, has firmly stated that she did not contribute to the final Terms of Reference adopted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The phrase “NPA head distances herself from terms of reference in Andrew Chauke […]

The murder of Marius van der Merwe, a key witness before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has renewed national debate over the urgent need to strengthen whistleblower laws in South Africa. Van der Merwe, who had exposed corruption networks and illegal mining operations, was fatally shot outside his home last Friday in full view of […]

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has declared its intention to secure an outright majority in South Africa’s 2026 local government elections. Party leader Floyd Shivambu outlined the movement’s ambitions during its first national convention, held at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus. Speaking to journalists after the gathering, Shivambu said the movement would enter the 2026 […]

South African President and African National Congress (ANC) leader Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, despite persistent legal, political and financial obstacles slowing its implementation. Speaking at COSATU’s 40th anniversary celebration at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, he sought to reassure supporters that the policy remains a […]

South Africa has accused the United States of double standards as tensions between Pretoria and Washington continue to intensify following the announcement that South Africa will not be invited to G20 meetings under the US presidency. The exclusion was confirmed again last week, when US officials stated that South Africa would remain uninvited, including from […]

The African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to unveil the results of its M following a tense and extended voting process. The outcome, anticipated on Friday morning, has drawn widespread attention, with many describing this year’s elective conference as one of the most closely contested in recent memory. The phrase ANC expected to announce new […]

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has doubled down on his controversial decision to dissolve the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), insisting it was both justified and necessary. Appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Mchunu rejected arguments that the task team should have continued operating in the broader organised crime environment. In his […]

South Africa has sharply criticised Washington after US officials announced that Pretoria would not be invited to participate in G20 events during the American presidency. The move, widely reported as a G20 ban, prompted firm pushback from senior South African leaders, who insisted the country remains a fully recognised and equal member of the global […]

Zimbabwe’s ICT minister, Tendai Mavetera, has urged young women entering Zanu PF to approach politics with a focus on service rather than personal vulnerability or exploitation. Her remarks, made during a weekend address to party youth, highlighted growing concerns about the pressures faced by young female aspirants within political structures. Mavetera cautioned that public office […]

US President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday to finalize what officials describe as a renewed push for peace in a region long plagued by conflict. The planned signing of the Rwanda-DRC accord comes even as fierce fighting continues to unfold in eastern Congo, raising […]

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has again outlined his reasons for ordering the PKTT disbandment, telling the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the Political Killings Task Team had veered away from lawful and democratic policing standards. Mchunu resumed his testimony on Thursday afternoon, focusing on what he described as persistent accusations of misconduct and overreach […]