TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026, 21:39
US Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has backtracked on his comments that he does not “care” about the South African court ruling that “Kill the Boer” is not hate speech, saying now that he respects the finding.
The IEC will hold a voter registration weekend for the local government elections on 20 and 21 June.
As Iranian conflict rattles oil markets and raises economic risks for South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is building a scenario plan to assess the implications for the country
The discontent within ANC has unfolded alongside political negotiations in council, where the EFF has made Xhakaza’s removal one of the conditions for supporting a reconfiguration of power in the municipality
The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
The ANC is demanding the removal of a massive DA electioneering billboard depicting Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a shower, with the words: “The ANC showers in hotels. You have no water. Vote DA to put water in your taps.”
The ANC has condemned the “PM27” campaign, urging all involved to stop immediately, citing its divisive nature and violation of national executive committee (NEC) resolutions.
Controversial former British military intelligence officer and forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan is expected back before the ad hoc committee investigating the underworld’s infiltration of the criminal justice system this coming Thursday.
Political parties have appointed senior members to serve on the new committee overseeing the Presidency.
Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga has put up his hand to become DA federal chairperson when the party holds its congress in April.
The EFF opened a case against former British Military Intelligence officer Paul O’Sullivan on Friday morning, after he walked out of the ad hoc committee investigating the underworld’s encroachment on the criminal justice system the day before.
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer
The ANC provincial working committee in the Free State has been accused of defying the party’s deployees in government, resulting in the near collapse of the Matjhabeng local municipality. Sources say provincial chairperson Mxolisi Dukwana and secretary Polediso Motsoeneng have used their political power to undermine premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae’s intervention in the municipality, which is […]
In Thabong township, many children have sores on their hands and feet, which locals say are caused by contact with sewage
The EFF has rejected a renewed partnership, leading to ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi stepping down as finance MMC
Former City of Johannesburg speaker and MK Party chief whip Colleen Makhubele has replaced politics with the airwaves.
Jongizizwe Dlabathi has resigned from his roles as ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary and as a member of the mayoral committee in the City of Ekurhuleni.
Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases
ANC Youth League secretary-general Tsakani Shiviti has resigned from Parliament, and her seat has been taken by her deputy in the party, Zama Khanyase.
Parliamentarians serving on the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture grilled Minister John Steenhuisen on the terms of reference for his foot-and-mouth disease task team, demanding to know exactly what the task team’s role would be.