Politics – News South Africa

Cabinet invokes Public Finance Management Act to justify historic budget delay

27 February at 17:00 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavhenini said the postponement was necessary to address funding challenges within a constrained fiscal environment

King Misuzulu’s ‘jilted’ bride turns up at opening of KZN legislature

27 February at 16:53 PM, via Times Live

Nomzamo Myeni had a right to be at the event in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, says Zulu king’s right-hand man Prince Gumbela

Zulu king calls for racial integration to promote social cohesion in KZN

27 February at 15:42 PM, via Times Live

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, speaking during the opening of the KZN legislature at Woodburn Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, said he was concerned provincial government programmes exclude other races and prioritise Zulus.

News24 | Budget 2025: Another special Cabinet meeting set for Monday as deliberations continue

27 February at 14:59 PM, via News24

Cabinet is still deliberating on the budget and will have another special meeting this coming Monday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says.

Solidarity and AfriForum free to take up Trump’s offer, says minister Ntshavheni

27 February at 14:07 PM, via Times Live

Those wanting to take up US President Donald Trump’s offer to resettle are free to do so, says minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

King takes veiled swipe at minister over Ingonyama Trust board saga

27 February at 13:12 PM, via Times Live

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini took a veiled swipe at land reform and rural development minister Mzwanele Nyhontso for his handling of Ingonyama Trust Board affairs.

LISTEN | ‘AfriForum sowing divisions’: Ramaphosa responds to AfriForum, Solidarity’s visit to Washington DC

27 February at 11:31 AM, via Times Live

President Cyril Ramaphosa says what AfriForum and the trade union Solidarity are doing in the US is sowing divisions in South Africa.

RECORDED | President Ramaphosa addresses Basic Education Sector Lekgotla

27 February at 07:52 AM, via Times Live

President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt

27 February at 06:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Some members believe the chief whip is out of his depth, which has left the EFF’s Julius Malema dominating as the voice of the opposition

News24 | Investigation found ‘medium threat level’ in Sassa SRD grant system, vindicating whistleblower students

27 February at 05:45 AM, via News24

An independent investigation into the South African Social Security Agency’s (Sassa) system for social relief of distress (SRD) grants found a “medium threat level” for the system, meaning there is a “moderate risk of exploitation”.

News24 | Dali Mpofu goes to bat for Hlophe, saying he has every right to serve on JSC

27 February at 05:45 AM, via News24

MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe’s designation to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) followed a parliamentary process no different from when the National Assembly elects MPs to external legislative bodies.

News24 | ‘People can litigate’: ANC will defend its decision to overhaul provinces, says Mbalula

27 February at 05:45 AM, via News24

The ANC will not tolerate any negativity from within the party surrounding its decision to reconfigure or disband its provincial executive committee in Gauteng.

Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership

26 February at 18:51 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting

News24 | Budget 2025: DA rejects notion it is either a VAT increase or austerity Budget

26 February at 15:22 PM, via News24

South Africa does not have a revenue problem, it has a problem prioritising its spending on programmes that drive growth and job creation, argues DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke.

Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable

26 February at 13:27 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts

AfriForum and Solidarity call for ‘sustained pressure’ on ‘arrogant’ Ramophosa government during US trip

26 February at 10:44 AM, via Times Live

Afrikaner rights group AfriForum and the Solidarity movement have told Washington they are considering President Donald Trump’s offer for white Afrikaners to resettle in US, claiming the government led by President Cyril Ramaphosa has “arrogantly refused to negotiate”.