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.
MK Party slams Firoz Cachalia’s ‘interference’ on Madlanga commission
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has accused Police Minister Firoz Cachalia of interfering with the work of the Madlanga Commission. The official opposition’s statement... Read more.
Patricia de Lille denies protecting SA Tourism CEO as suspension stands
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille defended the decision to keep SA Tourism (SAT) CEO Nombulelo Guliwe under suspension pending a report that will be presented to... Read more.
Court battles over top posts cripple service delivery in North West municipality
Bitter political battles over leadership positions have thrown the Ditsobotla municipality into turmoil, paralysing its operations. Oageng Molapisi, the MEC for... Read more.
