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Expectations for Ramaphosa’s SoNA to address economic growth, cost of living, human rights
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th February 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the Democratic Alliance is hoping that he outlines practical steps... →
Ramaphosa to announce election date this month – spokesperson
By: Reuters 7th February 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the date of this year's general election later this month, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. "If you... →
South African poll shows ANC losing majority, gains for EFF
By: Bloomberg 7th February 2024 South Africa’s ruling party looks set to lose its outright majority in national elections for the first time since 1994, while support for the... →
DA launches 'Blueprint to Rescue SA', promises to fix Parly, end cadre deployment once in govt
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance has promised that it will fix Parliament and turn it into the engine room of reform, once the party is voted into... →
DA threatens legal action if Ramaphosa pushes through NHI Bill
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th February 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen promised on Tuesday that if President Cyril Ramaphosa rams through the National Health Insurance Bill,... →
CPI score shows SA edging closer to being failed State – risk body
By: Sashnee Moodley 6th February 2024 Risk body, the Institute of Risk Management South Africa has warned that it is essential to deal with corruption in South Africa if the country is... →
Organisations voice their concerns about national minimum wage increase
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 5th February 2024 Various organisations have responded to government’s decision to increase the national minimum wage by 8.5% to R27.58 an hour, effective from March... →
South Africa heading for coalition after 2024 election, analysts say
By: Bloomberg 5th February 2024 South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) risks losing its majority in this year’s elections, but should be able to form a governing... →
IEC records over 1-million registrations on second voter registration weekend
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th February 2024 The Electoral Commission of South Africa extended its gratitude to the thousands of South Africans who have registered to vote using the online... →
We are turning ports around, but it will take time – Ramaphosa
By: Sashnee Moodley 5th February 2024 While the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area will provide advantages for South African companies, the efficiency and... →
GOOD suspends Peter de Villiers amid sexual assault allegations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd February 2024 The GOOD party has announced the suspension of Drakenstein Councillor Peter de Villiers, following a complaint of sexual misconduct from a party... →
DA to push for immediate investigation, prosecution of Mashatile if Ramaphosa does not remove him
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd February 2024 The Democratic Alliance noted that should President Cyril Ramaphosa fail to announce the removal of Deputy President Paul Mashatile from his... →