SA has no military engagement with Iran – Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa’s diplomatic stance on Iran, saying both countries will adhere to their own principles and values. He was responding... Read more.
Blow to deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya as high court dismisses suspension challenge
The Pretoria High Court has dismissed an application by the deputy national commissioner responsible for crime detection, Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, to have his suspension... Read more.
Tshwane water tank drivers ‘exploit’ Hammanskraal residents amid water woes
The residents of Hammanskraal have cried foul that they were being requested to make direct payments to drivers of trucks supplying them with clean drinkable water.... Read more.
South African GDP grows by 0.8% in second quarter
South Africa’s economy has shown signs of recovery as the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8% in the second quarter. This comes after a modest rise... Read more.
Mayor Nasiphi Moya defends herself amid EFF, ANC attacks over municipal manager
Tensions around the leadership of the City of Tshwane came under the spotlight in Parliament this week as Mayor Nasiphi Moya was pressed on her alleged silence regarding... Read more.
Floyd Shivambu launches Afrika Mayibuye party ahead of local government elections
South Africa’s political landscape has a new entrant, Afrika Mayibuye Political Movement (Mayibuye) led by Floyd Shivambu. This is the first time Shivambu has... Read more.
Cabinet places embattled North West municipality under administration
The troubled Ditsobotla Municipality in North West has once again been placed under administration after years of instability and failure to deliver basic services.... Read more.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi outlines red flags in Gauteng municipalities
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has expressed concern about the province’s municipalities, claiming that they are being negatively impacted by dolomite, poor... Read more.
Joburg grilled on weak consequence management and Lilian Ngoyi repairs
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and his delegation were given a public scolding in parliament this week, as Portfolio Committee on Cogta chairperson Zweli Mkhize... Read more.
‘Extreme poverty is driving force behind hijacked buildings’ — Panyaza Lesufi
The commission of inquiry into the deadly fire that destroyed the Usindiso Building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, found that a severe shortage of affordable housing... Read more.
