DA expresses confidence in newly elected Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
By: Thabi Madiba 18th November 2021 The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the election of Geordin Hill-Lewis as Mayor of Cape Town, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the... →
ANC out as former party members' MAP-16 clinch coalition deal in Maluti-a-Phofung
By: News24Wire 18th November 2021 A group of former African National Congress councillors have clinched a coalition deal to take over the governance of Maluti-a-Phofung... →
Reserve Bank hikes the repo rate to 3.75%
By: News24Wire 18th November 2021 The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points, to 3.75%. This is the first rate hike in three years. →
'It is time for fresh thinking': Geordin Hill-Lewis inaugurated as Cape Town's mayor
By: News24Wire 18th November 2021 Geordin Hill-Lewis was officially sworn in as the youngest executive mayor of the City of Cape Town during the first council meeting on Thursday.... →
US, African Union envoys arrive in Ethiopia to revive truce efforts
By: Reuters 18th November 2021 Two top international diplomats trying to revive peace talks and bring about a ceasefire in Ethiopia's year-long conflict have returned to the... →
Six political parties disclosed donations of more than R55-million – IEC 
By: Thabi Madiba 18th November 2021 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa revealed on Thursday that six political parties have made disclosures of donations totalling... →
SARS says it's still considering how to respond to Zuma tax ruling
By: News24Wire 18th November 2021 The South African Revenue Service Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says the tax agency is still deliberating on how to proceed after a high court... →
Cops were instructed not to intervene during July unrest, business chamber claims 
By: News24Wire 18th November 2021 The chairperson of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business said police officers were instructed to stand down during the deadly July... →
Sudanese activists call for escalation after deadliest day since coup
By: Reuters 18th November 2021 Activists in Sudan called on Thursday for an escalation of protests against last month's military coup, a day after the deadliest security... →
Ramaphosa shortlists four candidates for chief justice, including Zondo and Maya
By: News24Wire 18th November 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa has shortlisted four candidates for the position of chief justice. He has submitted the list of candidates to the... →
Eskom beefs up security after suspicious incidents at Matimba and Lethabo
By: Terence Creamer 18th November 2021 Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter reports that overt and covert security is being beefed up in and around the utility’s power stations following suspicious... →
Covid-19: 11 new deaths in South Africa as cases jump by 566
By: News24Wire 18th November 2021 South Africa recorded 566 new confirmed Covid-19 infections on Wednesday, along with 11 deaths, bringing the confirmed death toll to 89 515.... →
Tshwane, Ekurhuleni postpone council sittings as coalition talks continue
By: News24Wire 17th November 2021 Following a request from political parties, the City of Tshwane's first council sitting will not take place on Thursday. The council will sit on... →
