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Godongwana invites concise suggestions on 2026 Budget 
By: Marleny Arnoldi 20th January 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited suggestions on the 2026 Budget ahead of him presenting it in Parliament on February 25. The Budget... →
Justice committee wants ‘full implementation’ of safety protocols at all courts after shooting
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on Tuesday expressed concern about the shooting incident outside... →
Ramaphosa greenlights salary increases for MPs, judges
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to give his public office bearers a salary increment, from April 1. Spokesperson to the President Vincent... →
2025 matric results show steady improvement in education – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that while the 2025 Matric results showed a steady improvement in quantity and of quality, enhancing the... →
Illicit economy is eroding legitimate economy, Mavuso warns
By: Darren Parker 19th January 2026 The illicit economy is killing jobs, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has said, citing the recent announcement by... →
South Africa’s rand set for longest winning streak since 2002
By: Bloomberg 16th January 2026 South Africa’s rand is on a weekly winning run not seen in more than two decades as elevated precious-metal prices and an improving economic... →
South Africa launches inquiry into Iran's participation in BRICS+ naval drills
By: Reuters 16th January 2026 South Africa's defence ministry has launched a probe into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held near Cape Town this week, after... →
US accuses South Africa of cosying up to Iran with naval drills
By: Bloomberg 16th January 2026 The US criticised South Africa for allowing Iran to participate in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, after conflicting reports about the... →
IFP says it will engage NFP to ensure stable governance in KZN amid coalition turbulence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it distanced itself from “political gamesmanship”, and said it will engage the National Freedom Party... →
DA ‘disappointed’ with Dion George’s resignation ahead of inquiry
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed disappointment with Dr Dion George’s resignation ahead of its Federal Legal Commission's probe into... →
SA urges ‘restraint’ in Iran amid violent crackdown
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The South African government on Thursday expressed concern at developments in Iran, urging maximum restraint from all parties. Tensions are running... →
SA can’t afford to backslide – DA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th January 2026 Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke on Wednesday said South Africa’s institutional infrastructure must continue to be... →
