News24 | UPDATE | Israel retaliates after SA declared Israel’s chargé d’affaires persona non grata
Israel retaliated on Friday after South Africa declared the chargé d’affaires of its embassy, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata.
Politics
News24 | Eastern Cape residents in standoff with KZN govt over river bordering both provinces
Parliament has been asked to intervene as tensions brew between Eastern Cape residents and the KwaZulu-Natal-based Ugu District Municipality over the uMtamvuna River, which straddles both provinces
Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term
The Eastern Cape chair said he would stand for deputy president too if nominated to do so
Very bad things happening in the US
The emphasis on might and control risks further weakening America’s position as a dependable global partner in diplomatic settings
News24 | Morero survives another day as no-confidence vote deferred
Johannesburg executive mayor, Dada Morero, has survived another day after the motion of no confidence in him was deferred.
News24 | Senona among 5 cops to face charges as Ramaphosa acts on Madlanga Commission’s interim report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the recommendations in the interim report of the Madlanga commission of inquiry into the capture of the criminal justice system, which urges the criminal investigation of five police officers and nine Ekurhuleni Metro officials.
News24 | Board of inquiry launched into Iranian navy’s role in ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drill
The Department of Defence has announced a board of inquiry to investigate the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s navy in the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise, contrary to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive that Iran be asked to withdraw.
EXCLUSIVE: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly found opened at presiding officer’s house
Party sources said they found a woman at the house trying to burn the ballot papers
News24 | DA says meeting with NFP in KZN was ‘cordial and informative’
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal believes the party’s bilateral meeting with the National Freedom Party on Saturday was “a positive step in the right direction” to keep the provincial coalition government intact.
Malema’s darkest hour looms
The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue
Gwarube eyes top DA post
Gwarube will vie for the position at the 2026 elective congress, aiming to succeed Helen Zille as federal council chair rather than pursuing the federal leader role
Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg
Allegations of manipulated ballots and conflicts of interest at the regional conference have deepened factional divides
Exclusive: DA moves to bring Helen Zille into Johannesburg council in February
The Democratic Alliance’s Johannesburg chair said the region would not rule out Zille joining council as it was open to all options that were beneficial
News24 | Motshekga appoints board to find out if order for Iran’s naval drill withdrawal was flouted
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday that she had relayed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s participation in naval exercises in False Bay and was appointing a board of inquiry to establish if they were ignored.
Lulama Ngcukayitobi raises his hand
The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC
News24 | US Embassy slams SA for allowing Iranian vessels into its waters for naval drill
The US Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday accused South Africa of supporting Iran while it violently represses pro-democracy protests by allowing Iranian vessels into South African waters for a multi-national naval drill.
Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome
George also resigned from parliament, citing an ‘intolerable’ situation within the Democratic Alliance
South Africa urges restraint and dialogue in Iran conflict
The presidency said sustainable peace and stability could only be achieved through solutions that centred on the agency of the Iranian people
News24 | IFP claims KZN premier threatened with death on social media
The IFP in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature has condemned alleged death threats directed at Premier Thami Ntuli, which it said circulated on social media.
News24 | WATCH LIVE | Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo briefs Parliament’s ad hoc committee
All eyes will be on Dumisani Khumalo when he comes before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, an appearance expected to test both his account of events and the committee’s appetite for accountability.
News24 | Embattled IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka resigns
Embattled Independent Development Trust CEO, Tebogo Malaka, has resigned from her position at the state-owned entity.