Government classifies foodborne illnesses as national disaster
Directive to urgently report deaths of patients aged 12 and under will be swiftly implemented, says justice minster Thembi Simelane
Politics
‘MKP is not a Zulu nationalist party’: Shivambu on party’s one-year celebration
MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has attempted to dispel the notion that his new home is a Zulu nationalist party.
News24 | MKP MP misrepresents Phala Phala report during Deputy Public Protector interviews
During the interviews for the Deputy Public Protector, an MK Party MP misrepresented the Public Protector’s investigation into Phala Phala.
Ramaphosa sends surveillance bill back to parliament
President has concerns about Rica Amendment Bill’s constitutionality
News24 | MK Party eyeing eThekwini, Cape Town, Overberg amid ground ‘excitement’ ahead of by-elections
MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed his party will be looking to make inroads in the DA’s backyard in the Western Cape, where “there is excitement” on the ground among prospective voters.
News24 | Former ANC MP dodges state capture question in interview for Deputy Public Protector
A former ANC MP and deputy minister dodged a question about what she did to prevent state capture during her interview as a candidate for Deputy Public Protector.
News24 | Joburg councillors give themselves a salary increase during chaotic online meeting
The executive mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, received an increase of R83 000 on his annual salary after the Johannesburg Council voted to increase salaries for councillors and executives.
News24 | IFP picks first-time councillor, 26, as mayor for troubled Endumeni municipality
The Endumeni Local Municipality, which faces colossal problems, has appointed Mcebo Mkhize, 26, as the executive mayor .
News24 | WATCH | SA proactive on Palestine but not on Ukraine, says Ukrainian ambassador
Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitova, has called on South Africa to be consistent in its loud calls for world peace.
News24 | Free State speaker, treasury in standoff as he holds ‘province hostage’, blocks mini-budget
Former Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana is accused of using his speaker position to “hold the province hostage” until the legislature’s “R84 million needs” are met.
Digital migration likely to drag on as Malatsi hunts for funds
With the date set for December 31, communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi told parliament on Tuesday the target was unlikely to be met.
News24 | Mogale City officials splash out on new BMWs amid ongoing sewage crisis
As Mogale City residents drown in sewage, the political leadership, led by former mayor Danny Thupane, allegedly did not hesitate to purchase three luxury BMWs for the Troika, costing ratepayers R2.3 million.
News24 | R2bn spent on Cuban training programme, but qualifications not registered in SA, students jobless
An eyewatering R2 billion has so far been spent on the Department of Defence and Military Veterans’ flagship Project Thusano, which trains medical students in Cuba, but the programme is not accredited in South Africa, leaving returning students with little to no job prospects.
Inequality is global threat to economic growth and stability: Ramaphosa
Under the theme solidarity, equality and sustainability, South Africa has for the first time been handed the G20 presidency which is made up of 19 countries including three of the world’s superpowers: China, the US and Germany.
Put Emfuleni municipality under administration: Bosa’s Ayanda Allie
Build One South Africa Gauteng MPL Ayanda Allie has attributed the Emfuleni municipality’s financial woes to misallocated funds, debt and a lack of transparency.
Ramaphosa calls for respect for UN Charter at G20 summit
South Africa intends to lobby for reform of the UN Security Council when it takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil
‘It is unacceptable and must end,’ says environment minister Dion George on lion bone trade
Environment, forestry and fisheries minister Dion George has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending controversial practices surrounding captive lions, particularly the lion bone trade.
National Freedom Party secretary general Teddy Thwala fired — again
Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence
FSCA probes two-pot withdrawal fees
Pension funds industry makes hundreds of millions of rand in fees.
PODCAST | ‘If an assignment doesn’t scare you, it’s not worth pursuing’: electricity minister Ramokgopa
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says he knew he would become the face of load-shedding when he assumed office in March 2023 during severe power outages in the country.
News24 | Power struggle turns ugly as Premier and MEC appoint two people for one position
An ugly political power struggle between North West Premier Lazarus “Lazzy” Mokgosi and MEC of education Viola Motsumi has resulted in the two ANC deployees appointing two acting heads of department (HODs) for the same post.