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HSRC report reveals high HIV prevalence in Mpumalanga

HSRC report reveals high HIV prevalence in Mpumalanga

17th September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council announced on Tuesday that the Mpumalanga province has the highest HIV prevalence in the country, at 17.4%,... 

DA takes to the streets against Eskom’s proposed tariff increases

DA takes to the streets against Eskom’s proposed tariff increases

17th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance will on Wednesday hold a National Day of Action across all nine provinces, to oppose Eskom’s request for a 36% electricity... 

Schreiber envisions ‘Home Affairs from home’ as he pushes digitalisation

Schreiber envisions ‘Home Affairs from home’ as he pushes digitalisation

17th September 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said securing South Africa’s immigration and civics systems through automation and digital transformation will... 

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Daily Podcast – September 16, 2024

Daily Podcast – September 16, 2024

16th September 2024 Making headlines: Presidency announces official funeral for Pravin Gordhan; Ramaphosa says government wants culture of openness, dialogue in GNU;... 

ActionSA unhappy about Thembi Simelane's attendance at BRICS meeting in Russia

ActionSA unhappy about Thembi Simelane's attendance at BRICS meeting in Russia

16th September 2024 ActionSA has denounced Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's planned attendance at the BRICS Ministers of Justice meeting in Russia, calling for her... 

DA vows to ‘preserve progress’ in Tshwane, as it takes aim at ActionSA

DA vows to ‘preserve progress’ in Tshwane, as it takes aim at ActionSA

16th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance has said it will fight to preserve the progress it has made with its coalition partners in the City of Tshwane and stop... 

Govt wants culture of openness, dialogue in GNU – Ramaphosa

Govt wants culture of openness, dialogue in GNU – Ramaphosa

16th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday government is seeking to establish a culture of openness and dialogue among members of the Government of... 

Mixed reaction to signing of BELA Bill

Mixed reaction to signing of BELA Bill

13th September 2024 Political parties and civil society organisations on Friday expressed mixed reactions to the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA)... 

EFF says it will not mourn Gordhan, with harsh words for the deceased former Minister

EFF says it will not mourn Gordhan, with harsh words for the deceased former Minister

13th September 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Friday it will “not shed a tear for the likes of former Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan”, nor... 

Basic Education Minister will not attend BELA Bill signing

Basic Education Minister will not attend BELA Bill signing

13th September 2024 Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa notifying him that she will not be attending the signing of the... 

Tributes pour in for Pravin Gordhan

Tributes pour in for Pravin Gordhan

13th September 2024 Fellow politicians and others on Friday expressed their deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister of Public Enterprises and South... 

‘If ANC insists on taking SA to economic ruin, DA’s patriotic duty is to leave GNU’ – John Steenhuisen

‘If ANC insists on taking SA to economic ruin, DA’s patriotic duty is to leave GNU’ – John Steenhuisen

12th September 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Thursday that conflict over policy in the Government of National Unity is not necessarily an... 

IFP beats MKP, ANC to retain Nkandla ward in by-election

IFP beats MKP, ANC to retain Nkandla ward in by-election

12th September 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party has retained Ward 4 in Nkandla, beating out the African National Congress and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, with 1 057... 

DA wins 16 wards in by-elections

DA wins 16 wards in by-elections

12th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced its “resounding success” in winning 16 wards in by-elections held across the country, on Wednesday.... 

Ramaphosa’s spokesperson warns on threats to stability of GNU

Ramaphosa’s spokesperson warns on threats to stability of GNU

11th September 2024 Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya on Wednesday warned party leaders against threatening the stability of the Government of National Unity... 

DA says ActionSA is an unreliable coalition partner in Tshwane

DA says ActionSA is an unreliable coalition partner in Tshwane

11th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday cited confusion about its values, infighting in its ranks and poor leadership, when it hit out at ActionSA in... 

DA warns Ramaphosa’s signing of BELA Bill risks future of GNU

DA warns Ramaphosa’s signing of BELA Bill risks future of GNU

11th September 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has warned President Cyril Ramaphosa against signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law,... 

Parly committee says Salga must use its influence to turn around municipalities

Parly committee says Salga must use its influence to turn around municipalities

11th September 2024 While the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs says it appreciates the South African Local Government... 

Daily Podcast – September 10, 2024

Daily Podcast – September 10, 2024

10th September 2024 Making headlines: EFF wants an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate non-compliance with Pension Funds Act; ANC calls for political education, activism... 

ANC calls for political education, activism as ANCYL celebrates 80th anniversary

ANC calls for political education, activism as ANCYL celebrates 80th anniversary

10th September 2024 The African National Congress on Tuesday celebrated the “indomitable spirit” of the ANC Youth League, calling on the next generation of members to... 

Cooperative governance committee welcomes wage agreement between Salga, labour unions

Cooperative governance committee welcomes wage agreement between Salga, labour unions

10th September 2024 Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration chairperson Mxolisi Kaunda has hailed the five-year wage agreement between the... 

EFF wants an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate non-compliance with Pension Funds Act

EFF wants an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate non-compliance with Pension Funds Act

10th September 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters has asked National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate non-compliance with... 

ANC NWC says IEC’s work must be strengthened as party mulls poor electoral performance

ANC NWC says IEC’s work must be strengthened as party mulls poor electoral performance

9th September 2024 African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Monday the ANC National Working Committee (NWC) believes that the... 

DA wants ActionSA to apologise to uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas for water crisis claims

DA wants ActionSA to apologise to uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas for water crisis claims

9th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance has asked ActionSA Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip and his party to immediately apologise to uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas... 

Ramaphosa says China’s tech capabilities can support Africa’s industrialisation

Ramaphosa says China’s tech capabilities can support Africa’s industrialisation

9th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that relations between South Africa and China has entered “a new era of opportunity”, following his visit... 

Wits’ Themba Maseko doubts embattled Justice Minister will ensure whistleblower protection

Wits’ Themba Maseko doubts embattled Justice Minister will ensure whistleblower protection

6th September 2024 University of the Witwatersrand School of Governance head and whistleblower Themba Maseko said he is not confident that newly appointed Minister of... 

Kgalema Motlanthe says addressing corruption requires a multifaceted approach

Kgalema Motlanthe says addressing corruption requires a multifaceted approach

6th September 2024 Former President Kgalema Motlanthe pointed out on Friday that mapping out a future that is free from corruption requires a “deliberate and... 

Tokyo Sexwale questions Zondo’s swearing in of State capture suspects

Tokyo Sexwale questions Zondo’s swearing in of State capture suspects

5th September 2024 Freedom fighter, human rights activist and Robben Island political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale on Thursday pointed out that it was a contradiction for... 

Whistleblowing support systems must be implemented to drive improved culture, summit hears

5th September 2024 To see improvements in whistleblowing, global law firm Eversheds Sutherland SA partner Kyle Lamb highlighted that structures and support systems... 

Busa calls out govt for failing to hold ‘structured’ NHI discussions

Busa calls out govt for failing to hold ‘structured’ NHI discussions

5th September 2024 Industry body Business Unity South Africa on Thursday expressed disappointment that despite commitments by the government to engage on the National... 

DA contests John Hlophe's designation to JSC

DA contests John Hlophe's designation to JSC

5th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance is challenging impeached judge John Hlophe's designation to the Judicial Service Commission, in the Western Cape High... 

African countries, China driven by desire to achieve shared prosperity – Ramaphosa

African countries, China driven by desire to achieve shared prosperity – Ramaphosa

5th September 2024 President Cyril Rampahosa said on Thursday if African countries and China are to build a future that is people-centred, development-orientated and... 

Govt says economic growth is a clear indication that SA is on a solid path to recovery

Govt says economic growth is a clear indication that SA is on a solid path to recovery

4th September 2024 Public information entity Government Communication and Information System said on Wednesday South Africa’s economic growth in the second quarter... 

Solly Malatsi refers KPMG’s Postbank report to the Hawks

Solly Malatsi refers KPMG’s Postbank report to the Hawks

4th September 2024 The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has instructed the Postbank board to ensure that the recommendations... 

SACP welcomes UWC’s honorary doctorate for Chris Hani

SACP welcomes UWC’s honorary doctorate for Chris Hani

4th September 2024 The South African Communist Party has welcomed the University of the Western Cape’s decision to confer an honorary doctorate posthumously to former... 

Solidarity criticises Motsoaledi’s use of race to gain support for NHI

Solidarity criticises Motsoaledi’s use of race to gain support for NHI

3rd September 2024 Trade Union Solidarity on Tuesday condemned what it termed “dangerous statements” made by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, saying he uses race to... 

CDE wants ‘quality’ appointments to JSC

CDE wants ‘quality’ appointments to JSC

3rd September 2024 Policy think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise said on Tuesday that the Government of National Unity needs to act speedily to preserve... 

Global children’s charity urges S African govt to prioritise early childhood education

Global children’s charity urges S African govt to prioritise early childhood education

3rd September 2024 Global children’s charity Theirworld called on the South African government to prioritise early childhood education through new funding to support... 

Police Minister Mchunu teams up with W Cape govt to fight crime

Police Minister Mchunu teams up with W Cape govt to fight crime

30th August 2024 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday the signing of the Cooperation Agreement to Combat Crime is a testament to the shared commitment... 

Murder decreases nationally but Minister notes increase in four provinces

Murder decreases nationally but Minister notes increase in four provinces

30th August 2024 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed on Friday that four of South Africa’s nine provinces recorded increases in murder cases, with the highest... 

SA Statistics Council says it welcomes criticism of 2022 census data

SA Statistics Council says it welcomes criticism of 2022 census data

30th August 2024 South African Statistics Council chairperson Dr Nompumelelo Mbele on Friday welcomed any constructive criticism of the 2022 Population Census... 

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