Politics
Gold case NPA dropped back to haunt top cops
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) had, three years ago, thrown out the now resuscitated unwrought gold case against Durban businessman Tariq Downes and co-accused...
Former North West premier Bushy Maape dies aged 69
Former North West premier Bushy Maape has died. The passing of Maape, who was the Platinum Province premier between 2021 and 2024, was confirmed...
Differences over West Asia prevent consensus at the Brics meeting
Sharp differences in the collective’s approach towards conflict in West Asia, where two
member-states held opposing views, led to the two-day foreign ministers meeting ending
in...
‘Constructive strategic stability’: China, US eye new vision for ties
In a landmark meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday, the two heads of state agreed...
MKP, EFF walk out of President Cyril Ramaphosa Q&A session
The atmosphere inside Parliament turned combustible on Thursday when opposition MPs attempted to block President Cyril Ramaphosa from addressing the National Assembly, arguing that...
President Cyril Ramaphosa fires social development minister Sisisi Tolashe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expelled embattled social development minister Sisisi Tolashe.
Ramaphosa's office confirmed the dismissal in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, stating cabinet...
Iran sets five preconditions for renewed US talks
Iran will not enter a second round of negotiations with the US unless five preconditions aimed at building trust are met, the semi-official Fars...
Thirty-one-member impeachment committee to decide Ramaphosa’s political fate
The impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa moved into a decisive new phase on Wednesday after National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza announced the composition...
‘Account to nation’: Mandla Mandela tells Cyril Ramaphosa over Phala Phala
Traditional leader and former MP Mandla Mandela says President Cyril Ramaphosa must account to the nation over the Phala Phala saga, insisting that no...
Limpopo royal house backs Cyril Ramaphosa over Phala Phala court ruling
The Matsila Royal House has thrown its weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa following last week’s Constitutional Court ruling on the long-running Phala Phala saga,...
