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Joburg Crisis Alliance calls for mayor’s resignation

Joburg Crisis Alliance calls for mayor’s resignation

19th July 2024 With the decline in citizen confidence and trust in the leadership of City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, residents, under the banner of... 

MK Party becomes official opposition in Parly, Hlophe becomes leader

MK Party becomes official opposition in Parly, Hlophe becomes leader

19th July 2024 The National Assembly Rules Committee announced on Friday that the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party is the official opposition party in Parliament.... 

Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s opening of Parly address, opposition promises vigilance

Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s opening of Parly address, opposition promises vigilance

19th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of Parliament address has been met with praise and criticism from political parties represented in Parliament.... 

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350Africa! calls for urgent renewable-energy investment and policy support

350Africa! calls for urgent renewable-energy investment and policy support

18th July 2024 International environmental movement 350Africa! said on Thursday that for Africa to realise a just transition to renewable energy, significant... 

Defend our Democracy says GNU presents opportunity for civil society to enhance SA’s democracy

18th July 2024 Non-governmental organisation Defend our Democracy general secretary Kristen Abrahams stresses that by fostering inclusive dialogues, promoting... 

DA hoping Ramaphosa will outline economic policies in opening of Parliament address

DA hoping Ramaphosa will outline economic policies in opening of Parliament address

17th July 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said his party expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to outline South Africa’s reform agenda, which he... 

ANC affirms Jacob Zuma will appear before its Disciplinary Committee

ANC affirms Jacob Zuma will appear before its Disciplinary Committee

17th July 2024 The African National Congress said former President and now leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Jacob Zuma’s appearance before its National... 

ActionSA backs Gwarube's move to send BELA Bill back to Parly

ActionSA backs Gwarube's move to send BELA Bill back to Parly

17th July 2024 ActionSA on Wednesday urged Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube to ensure that her petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa makes clear that the... 

Daily Podcast – July 16, 2024

Daily Podcast – July 16, 2024

16th July 2024 Making headlines: DA wants immediate action from NPA on Life Esidimeni Inquest; Ramaphosa says recent weather disasters highlight importance of... 

ActionSA asserts its call for intervention on illegal immigration is not xenophobia

ActionSA asserts its call for intervention on illegal immigration is not xenophobia

16th July 2024 ActionSA, on Tuesday, stressed that wanting the issue of illegal immigration tackled was not xenophobia. During Monday’s Home Affairs Budget Vote... 

DA wants immediate action from NPA on Life Esidimeni Inquest

DA wants immediate action from NPA on Life Esidimeni Inquest

16th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance said it will be pushing the National Prosecuting Authority to lay a broad range of charges in the matter of the Life... 

Local govt role in development vital for SA’s progress – Salga

Local govt role in development vital for SA’s progress – Salga

16th July 2024 The South African Local Government Association has urged the seventh administration under the Government of National Unity to prioritise the local... 

ActionSA opposes proposed Sars budget cuts

ActionSA opposes proposed Sars budget cuts

16th July 2024 ActionSA on Tuesday rejected proposed cuts to South African Revenue Service budget, calling on the Government of National Unity to ensure that... 

Technology integration crucial for enhancing Saps' efficiency, effectiveness – Senzo Mchunu

Technology integration crucial for enhancing Saps' efficiency, effectiveness – Senzo Mchunu

15th July 2024 With crime levels in the country becoming increasing intolerable, new Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Monday the integration of technology in... 

Proper funding for SANDF is of utmost urgency – Defence Committee

Proper funding for SANDF is of utmost urgency – Defence Committee

15th July 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans said it believes that securing proper funding for the South African National Defence Force... 

Solidarity will fight NHI in court

Solidarity will fight NHI in court

12th July 2024 Solidarity said on Friday that it will fight what it called the “unconstitutional, unworkable and unaffordable” National Health Insurance (NHI)... 

DA urges Police Committee to investigate Saps’ ‘inaction’ on VBS investigation

DA urges Police Committee to investigate Saps’ ‘inaction’ on VBS investigation

12th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance said it will refer the South African Police Service’s “inaction” on the VBS Mutual Bank saga to the Parliamentary Portfolio... 

AfriForum wants NPA to prosecute Malema, Shivambu for VBS fraud

AfriForum wants NPA to prosecute Malema, Shivambu for VBS fraud

12th July 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum said should the State fail to prosecute Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and his deputy Floyd... 

Defend our Democracy calls for more prosecutions in VBS saga

12th July 2024 While non-governmental organisation Defend our Democracy has applauded the conviction of former VBS Mutual Bank board chairperson Tshifhiwa... 

GOOD Party wants GNU to prioritise whistleblower protection, resourcing of justice system

GOOD Party wants GNU to prioritise whistleblower protection, resourcing of justice system

12th July 2024 GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron on Friday called on the Government of National Unity to place focus on the protection of whistleblowers in the... 

Basic Education Portfolio Committee Chairperson concerned about storm damage to Western Cape schools

Basic Education Portfolio Committee Chairperson concerned about storm damage to Western Cape schools

12th July 2024 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has noted with great concern the storm damage to some schools in the... 

New Dirco Minister Ronald Lamola punts opportunities in Africa to stimulate economic growth

New Dirco Minister Ronald Lamola punts opportunities in Africa to stimulate economic growth

11th July 2024 In his first stint as International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola stressed the need for government to intensify efforts to help... 

MK Party's Arthur Zwane reinstated with immediate effect

MK Party's Arthur Zwane reinstated with immediate effect

11th July 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has announced that its secretary-general Arthur Zwane is back at work with immediate effect, saying maintaining strong... 

ANC KZN says Xaba will strengthen clean governance in eThekwini

ANC KZN says Xaba will strengthen clean governance in eThekwini

10th July 2024 The African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed the unopposed election of Cyril Xaba to the position of mayor of eThekwini... 

SAHRC seeks National Assembly intervention on prosecution of July 2021 unrest instigators

SAHRC seeks National Assembly intervention on prosecution of July 2021 unrest instigators

10th July 2024 The South African Human Rights Commission on Wednesday expressed concern that the State, in particular the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security... 

Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Sacos president

Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Sacos president

10th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and former president of the South African Council on... 

FUL says Hlophe’s election tests GNU’s ability to strengthen credibility of JSC

FUL says Hlophe’s election tests GNU’s ability to strengthen credibility of JSC

10th July 2024 Freedom Under Law noted on Wednesday that Umkhonto weSizwe Party’s caucus leader in Parliament Dr John Hlophe’s election to the Judicial Service... 

Daily Podcast – July 09, 2024

Daily Podcast – July 09, 2024

9th July 2024 Making headlines: DA says Hlophe’s election to JSC poses risk of paralysing the JSC; Eskom implements load reduction in seven provinces, but... 

Multilateralism needed more than before, ANC says as it congratulates newly elected world leaders

Multilateralism needed more than before, ANC says as it congratulates newly elected world leaders

9th July 2024 The African National Congress said on Tuesday that multilateralism is under immense pressure but is needed now more than before, albeit in a... 

Hlophe’s election poses risk of paralysing the JSC – DA

Hlophe’s election poses risk of paralysing the JSC – DA

9th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance said it believes that it is not reasonable or rational to elect Umkhonto weSizwe Party’s caucus leader in Parliament Dr... 

Ramaphosa mourns death of soldiers in North West

Ramaphosa mourns death of soldiers in North West

9th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed sadness for the deaths of four South African National Defence Force members who passed away on Friday while on... 

DA welcomes KZN Public Works MEC’s cost-cutting measures

DA welcomes KZN Public Works MEC’s cost-cutting measures

8th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) said newly appointed Public Works and Infrastructure (PW&I) MEC Martin Meyer’s decision to... 

ANC promises transparent governance, collaborative leadership within GNU

ANC promises transparent governance, collaborative leadership within GNU

8th July 2024 The African National Congress has said it will protect the unity of the government, ensuring its collaborative efforts within the Government of... 

Ramaphosa, Al-Sisi vow to work together on Palestine, Gaza crisis

Ramaphosa, Al-Sisi vow to work together on Palestine, Gaza crisis

8th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi have committed themselves to deepening the fraternal ties between Egypt and... 

Possibility of further loadshedding cannot be ruled out – Ramaphosa

Possibility of further loadshedding cannot be ruled out – Ramaphosa

8th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that while the Government of National Unity is committed to the far-reaching structural electricity... 

Daily Podcast – July 05, 2024

Daily Podcast – July 05, 2024

5th July 2024 Making headlines: Eskom celebrates 100 days without loadshedding; CDE says bloated Cabinet needs to agree on priorities, agenda for deepened... 

ANC says it wants to permanently end loadshedding

ANC says it wants to permanently end loadshedding

5th July 2024 The African National Congress said on Friday it is committed to not only maintaining the 100 consecutive days without loadshedding, but also to... 

Bloated Cabinet needs to agree on priorities, agenda for deepened economic reform – CDE

Bloated Cabinet needs to agree on priorities, agenda for deepened economic reform – CDE

5th July 2024 The Centre for Development and Enterprise said on Friday the centre of government needs to be streamlined with more effective processes feeding... 

SA’s foreign policy in Africa has failed – Moeletsi Mbeki

SA’s foreign policy in Africa has failed – Moeletsi Mbeki

4th July 2024 South African Institute of International Affairs national chairperson Moeletsi Mbeki said on Thursday the African National Congress (ANC) has... 

DA says it refused to be ‘co-opted’ into Gauteng govt by ANC

DA says it refused to be ‘co-opted’ into Gauteng govt by ANC

4th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng said it was impossible for it to be co-opted into government by the African National Congress, noting that the... 

Lesufi to announce Gauteng cabinet on Wednesday

Lesufi to announce Gauteng cabinet on Wednesday

3rd July 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) said Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi intends to conclude all negotiations and consultations, and announce the... 

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