Lesufi wants to make banks collect rates and taxes for ‘their houses’
Premier believes banks are the ‘real owners’ of homes and those paying off bonds are ‘just tenants’ until the debt is paid
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Morero is like a ghost to us: residents slam absent Joburg mayor as protest action persist
On the other side of town, the mayor held a state of readiness briefing on the upcoming U20 mayors assembly and attended a G20 preparatory meeting
Msimanga: Moya a ribbon cutter who takes glory for DA’s work
The Democratic Alliance leader in Gauteng said most of the work the ActionSA mayor for Tshwane has been taking credit for was done by her predecessor, Cilliers Brink
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MEC’s responses show KZN health care is in ICU, says DA
Dr Imran Keeka flags shortage of specialists, ophthalmologists in particular
Ramaphosa grilled in parliament on US tariffs, Postbank and Iran
The president said the government would never go ‘on bended knee’ to get the best deal in ongoing trade discussions with the United States
News24 | Shock and grief as Limpopo Youth League leader shot dead en route to Kimberley
Tributes are pouring in for Limpopo provincial executive committee (PEC) member Nkateko Mbhoma, who was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday.
News24 | Gauteng’s plan to safeguard jobs, exports after increased US tariffs
Gauteng is diversifying trade to mitigate the impact of US tariffs by focusing on partnerships with China, India, BRICS and intra-African markets, according to Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile.
News24 | Ramaphosa urges BRICS to steer global trade revolution from crisis to collaboration
President Cyril Ramaphosa believes if BRICS nations unite to create solutions, they can unlock tangible mutual benefits for their members and the broader Global South.
News24 | EFF’s Bill to scrap student debt, ActionSA Bill about MPs’ medical aid open for comment
The EFF’s draft Private Member’s Bill for debt relief for students and another by ActionSA to scrap MPs’ compulsory membership of the Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme are awaiting public comment before they make their way to Parliament.
‘Shivambu didn’t name his party after me’, says Mayibuye Mandela
The great-grandson of former president Nelson Mandela and EFF member, Mayibuye Mandela, has dismissed claims he is against former EFF deputy leader Floyd Shivambu’s use of the name “Mayibuye” for his new party.
RECORDED | Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s family back in court
The family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu is back in the Pretoria high court to challenge the government of that country and the court’s judgment that ordered the repatriation of Lungu’s corpse.
News24 | Gauteng govt recorded R4.2 billion irregular expenditure in 2024/25 financial year – Maile
While eight departments and 14 entities in the Gauteng government obtained clean audit outcomes in the 2024/25 financial year, the province also recorded R4.2 billion in irregular expenditure.
Solidarity asks court to order Ntshavheni to retract ‘misinformation’ claim and apologise
Trade union Solidarity has filed a defamation case against minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
No room for cultish, abusive, pompous, ignorant or tribal leaders, says Mayibuye president Shivambu
Political nomad Floyd Shivambu took swipes at the ANC, EFF and the MK parties at the launch of his political party, Afrika Mayibuye Movement in Midrand on Friday.
News24 | Trump won’t be attending G20 Summit in SA, sending vice-president instead
US President Donald Trump has put to rest speculation over his attendance of the G20 Summit in South Africa in November.
RECORDED | Special official funeral for Mninwa Johannes ‘MJ’ Mahlangu
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to delivery a eulogy at the funeral service for long-time National Council of Provinces (NCOP) chairperson and ambassador Mninwa Johannes “MJ” Mahlangu in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, on Saturday morning.
Floyd Shivambu announces Africa Mayibuye Movement party, with himself as president
This follows months of consultations with communities on whether there was a need to form another political party in South Africa
News24 | UPDATE | ‘Our mandate’s different’: Arendse on ad hoc committee’s role in Mkhwanazi saga
Cape Town advocate Norman Arendse, SC, has been appointed as the evidence leader for Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations.
R11.5m Digital Vibes funds laundered through bogus cattle sales, SIU says
New evidence in the matter suggests that former health minister Zweli Mkhize and his family received funds funnelled through the sale of cattle and the purchase of a farm
Madlanga commission set to start public hearings on September 17
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system will start its public hearings on September 17.
Lesufi claims 97% of Gauteng potholes fixed before G20, but residents sceptical
The Gauteng government says it has repaired 97% of potholes on key roads before the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.