South African News
DA, GOOD Party oppose Motsoaledi’s decision to ban cannabis-based foodstuffs
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance and the GOOD Party called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene on Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s ban on... →
UJ confers honorary doctorate on Kgalema Motlanthe 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th March 2025 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will on Tuesday confer an honorary doctorate in politics and international relations on “respected statesman”... →
DA calls for mayoral candidate applications for Gauteng, Free State
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th March 2025 Ahead of the upcoming 2026 Local Government Election, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on “passionate, committed and skilled individuals”,... →
Naledi Pandor an Honorary UP Professor
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th March 2025 Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane noted on Tuesday that former International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi... →
South Africa’s biggest political parties seek Budget compromise by April
By: Bloomberg 18th March 2025 South Africa’s two biggest political parties are holding a series of talks to resolve an impasse over the national budget that poses the biggest... →
US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'
By: Reuters 18th March 2025 Remarks by South Africa's ambassador to the United States about President Donald Trump were "unacceptable," a State Department spokesperson told... →
Action needed along entire gold value chain from ‘rock to ring’, LBMA event is told 
By: Martin Creamer 17th March 2025 In terms of sustainability and responsible sourcing, the 2025 focus of the independent London-based precious metals association – the LBMA – will... →
Sassa official arrests send message on intolerance of malfeasance – Bridget Masango
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th March 2025 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development said the trend of arresting South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials... →
