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GOOD Party welcomes resignation of George deputy mayor

5th December 2024 The GOOD Party on Thursday welcomed the resignation of George Municipality Deputy Mayor Raybin Figland, following the motion of no confidence it... 

DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay

DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay

5th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday said the investigation into South African Social Security Agency CEO Busisiwe Memela-Khambula must be rapid,... 

Presidency clarifies visa application process for Nigerian nationals

Presidency clarifies visa application process for Nigerian nationals

5th December 2024 The Presidency has clarified a misunderstanding from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening remarks at the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission... 

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World Bank report says eradicating structural inequalities key to opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa

World Bank report says eradicating structural inequalities key to opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa

5th December 2024 Co-author of a new World Bank report Gabriela Inchauste has pointed out that by tackling structural inequalities, sub-Saharan Africa has the... 

DA calls for Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s removal following court judgment

DA calls for Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s removal following court judgment

4th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday called for the removal of City of Joburg city manager Floyd Brink after the South Gauteng High Court ruled... 

Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane

Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane

4th December 2024 Political parties have condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent cabinet reshuffle, in which he moved embattled Justice and Constitutional... 

Political parties react to surprise drop in GDP

Political parties react to surprise drop in GDP

3rd December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that the country’s third quarter GDP performance is impetus to urgently accelerate the economic reforms... 

DA wants Rand Water to reschedule December maintenance

DA wants Rand Water to reschedule December maintenance

3rd December 2024 The Democratic Alliance is urging Rand Water to replan what the party calls a “ridiculous” mid-December water shut-off for large parts of the City... 

Parliamentary committee concerned about impact of tensions with US

3rd December 2024 The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade expressed concerns that with the response from the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South... 

SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries – Ramaphosa

SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries – Ramaphosa

3rd December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa’s ability to present “the most impressive G20”, stating that under the... 

EFF says it will take legal action to ensure original Bela Bill clauses implemented

EFF says it will take legal action to ensure original Bela Bill clauses implemented

2nd December 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EEF) announced that it will be taking legal action to ensure that the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill is... 

Lamola urges increased investment, trade relations between SA, Nigeria

Lamola urges increased investment, trade relations between SA, Nigeria

2nd December 2024 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that to galvanise economic cooperation and build upon the already... 

Daily Podcast – November 29, 2024

Daily Podcast – November 29, 2024

29th November 2024 Making headlines: Home Affairs Minister extends ZEP validity; Ramaphosa praises the performances of South Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams;... 

Zuma appoints MKP treasurer general, national spokesperson

Zuma appoints MKP treasurer general, national spokesperson

29th November 2024 uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) president Jacob Zuma on Friday announced the appointments of Dr Thanti Mthanti as the party’s treasurer-general and... 

Ramaphosa praises the performances of S Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams

Ramaphosa praises the performances of S Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams

29th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday as the country honours its Olympic and Paralympic champions, it must recognise the ongoing work that needs... 

Home Affairs Minister extends ZEP validity

Home Affairs Minister extends ZEP validity

29th November 2024 Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Friday extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits until November 28, 2025, to allow time... 

Solidarity Movement declares BELA Bill settlement with govt

Solidarity Movement declares BELA Bill settlement with govt

28th November 2024 The Solidarity Movement announced on Thursday that it has reached a settlement with government over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill... 

ActionSA accuses DA of using Joburg water challenges for point-scoring

ActionSA accuses DA of using Joburg water challenges for point-scoring

28th November 2024 ActionSA has accused the Democratic Alliance of grandstanding when handed over two memoranda of demands to the City of Johannesburg on Wednesday... 

PSA concerned about govt overspending, calls for amendment of Public Audit Act

PSA concerned about govt overspending, calls for amendment of Public Audit Act

28th November 2024 The Public Servants Association says it is dismayed that lack of consequence management, inefficiency of oversight committees and limited powers of... 

DA’s G20 proposals to Ramaphosa advocates for ‘principled’ foreign policy

DA’s G20 proposals to Ramaphosa advocates for ‘principled’ foreign policy

28th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it wants to see a “principled” foreign policy that adheres to the South African Constitution, and one that... 

ANCWL to take GBVF march to Ramaphosa during 16 Days of Activism

ANCWL to take GBVF march to Ramaphosa during 16 Days of Activism

27th November 2024 The African National Congress Women’s League on Wednesday demanded that rape offenders receive no bail and that parole for rape offenders be... 

DA presents legislation to tackle corruption, strengthen cybersecurity

DA presents legislation to tackle corruption, strengthen cybersecurity

26th November 2024 Democratic Alliance Justice and Constitutional Development spokesperson Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach said on Tuesday while her party expected an... 

UCT’s 11th vice-chancellor wants to drive change in Africa

UCT’s 11th vice-chancellor wants to drive change in Africa

26th November 2024 The University of Cape Town installed its eleventh vice-chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela, who has vowed to position the institution as a... 

SIU gets green light to investigate State capture ACSA transactions

SIU gets green light to investigate State capture ACSA transactions

26th November 2024 The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in interest rate swap agreements... 

Serious community-reported crimes decline by 5.1% – Senzo Mchunu

Serious community-reported crimes decline by 5.1% – Senzo Mchunu

25th November 2024 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu pointed out on Monday that serious community-reported crimes showed an overall decline of 5.1%, calling on South... 

If you are unhappy with EFF leadership, the door is open – Malema tells critics

If you are unhappy with EFF leadership, the door is open – Malema tells critics

25th November 2024 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, on Monday, hit back against party detractors and at criticism levelled against him, which he... 

Cooperative governance committee hears only W Cape received disaster funding from Treasury

Cooperative governance committee hears only W Cape received disaster funding from Treasury

22nd November 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Friday expressed concerns that, allegedly, only the Western Cape has... 

G20 Presidency a strong endorsement of SA's foreign policy approach – parly committee

G20 Presidency a strong endorsement of SA's foreign policy approach – parly committee

22nd November 2024 International Relations and Cooperation Parliamentary Portfolio Committee chairperson Supra Mahumapelo said on Friday that the G20 Presidency was a... 

ANC says ICC arrest warrants a legal victory, GOOD Party says it is a symbolic riposte

ANC says ICC arrest warrants a legal victory, GOOD Party says it is a symbolic riposte

22nd November 2024 The African National Congress said it regarded the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister... 

Mathews Phosa warns ANC support will decline further unless party tackles corruption

Mathews Phosa warns ANC support will decline further unless party tackles corruption

22nd November 2024 African National Congress veteran Mathews Phosa has warned that the party risks losing significant electoral support unless it takes decisive... 

Daily Podcast – November 21, 2024

Daily Podcast – November 21, 2024

21st November 2024 Making headlines: Govt declares foodborne illnesses a national disaster; Reserve Bank trims key rate by 25 basis points, stresses tough backdrop;... 

RISE Mzansi calls for full transparency on foodborne illness national disaster

RISE Mzansi calls for full transparency on foodborne illness national disaster

21st November 2024 RISE Mzansi has implored Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa to establish systems to deter and prevent... 

Govt declares foodborne illnesses a national disaster

Govt declares foodborne illnesses a national disaster

21st November 2024 South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre has declared foodborne illnesses a national disaster, in response to countrywide sicknesses and... 

Govt acknowledges challenges despite easing of inflation

Govt acknowledges challenges despite easing of inflation

21st November 2024 Government on Thursday said the significant easing of consumer price inflation provided relief for households and businesses by lowering transport... 

Home Affairs dismisses officials for fraud, corruption, sexual harassment

Home Affairs dismisses officials for fraud, corruption, sexual harassment

21st November 2024 The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials with immediate effect, with Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber saying this sends a... 

ActionSA urges SARB Governor to reduce interest rate by 50 bps

ActionSA urges SARB Governor to reduce interest rate by 50 bps

20th November 2024 ActionSA appealed to South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago to reduce the interest rate by 50 basis points at the upcoming Monetary... 

ANC denies regulation of spaza shops prioritises foreign nationals

ANC denies regulation of spaza shops prioritises foreign nationals

20th November 2024 The African National Congress on Wednesday refuted what it termed misleading narratives, suggesting that the registration and regulation of all... 

Govt warns public against interfering in spaza shop registrations

20th November 2024 Government on Wednesday appealed to members of the public to not disturb the registration of spaza shops and other small and medium-sized business... 

GOOD Party wants secret ballot in motion of no confidence against George deputy mayor

GOOD Party wants secret ballot in motion of no confidence against George deputy mayor

20th November 2024 The GOOD Party has submitted a motion of no confidence against George municipality Deputy Mayor Raybin Figland, and has requested a secret ballot... 

DA concerned National State Enterprises Bill will bring back State capture

DA concerned National State Enterprises Bill will bring back State capture

19th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday that should the African National Congress succeed in pushing through to Parliament the National State... 

Treasury must provide KZN health dept with comprehensive financial rescue package – PSA

Treasury must provide KZN health dept with comprehensive financial rescue package – PSA

19th November 2024 The Public Servants Association expressed concern on Tuesday at the escalating financial crisis facing the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health,... 

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