‘We’re still waiting’: McKenzie on investigations into Kenny Kunene
PA leader Gayton McKenzie has urged supporters to be patient as investigations into his deputy Kenny Kunene are still under way.
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Morero pleads with Joburg residents to cut down on ‘harvesting water’ as outages drag on
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has urged residents to limit “harvesting water” as parts of the city continue to battle with inconsistent supply and failing reservoirs.
Furious Zulu king lambasts royal critic, challenges him to stick-fighting match
A furious Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini pulled no punches against those he considers critics of the monarch in an explosive reed dance address on Saturday.
‘We’re elected to serve people, not our own interests,’ Ramaphosa tells Ditsobotla municipality leaders
“Failure to deliver services is an infringement of the basic rights of citizens.”
AfriForum Youth remembers Charlie Kirk for ‘unwavering faith and steadfast character’
AfriForum Youth has paid tribute to American conservative activist and US President Donald Trump’s ally Charlie Kirk after his assassination.
News24 | ANCYL pushes for vetting to ensure principled members join its ranks
The ANCYL wants to tighten its membership recruitment process by vetting those who wish to join the movement.
20,000 submissions force withdrawal of student debt regulation a day before deadline for public comments
Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau has withdrawn controversial draft regulations that would have allowed educational institutions to be listed as “originators of credit information” under the National Credit Act.
‘The opportunities are not for foreigners’: Lesufi on Nasi iSpani relaunch
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the Nasi iSpani programme is exclusive to South Africans based in Gauteng, and no foreign national will be considered for the programme.
‘How foolish can I be?’ – Mashatile slams EFF MP over house declaration
Deputy President Paul Mashatile came out guns blazing, telling MPs they are “out of order” and asking him “funny” questions about the ownership of his Waterfall and Constantia residences.
NCOP to visit lithium mine on KZN south coast after community grievances
The National Council of Provinces’ select committee on public petitions and executive undertakings will visit the SA Lithium mining site in Magogo Village, Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday.
MEC rejects ‘unlawful’ appointment of Madibeng municipal manager
Quiet Kgatla’s appointment shrouded in controversy after internal audit report alleged processes were not followed
Morero pledges R800m to fix Joburg’s collapsing water system amid protests
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has pledged R800m to fix reservoirs and bulk infrastructure in the city as it battles one of its worst water crises in years, with taps running dry in many communities and residents taking to the streets in protest.
News24 | ‘DA is not a strategic partner, it’s weakening us from within’, says ANCYL president
The ANC Youth League must rise up to the challenge and safeguard the ANC from “strategic partners” such as the DA, which the league’s president, Collen Malatji, claimed is destroying the party from within.
Billions spent but villages see nothing, Papa Penny tells Gayton McKenzie
MK Party MP and musician Gezani “Papa Penny” Kobane has called on the department of sport, arts and culture to prioritise villages and townships, accusing the government of sidelining rural communities while billions are spent nationally.
EFF calls for law change to ban all forms of alcohol promotion
The EFF has introduced a bill in the National Assembly to ban alcohol advertising
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
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
MEC’s responses show KZN health care is in ICU, says DA
Dr Imran Keeka flags shortage of specialists, ophthalmologists in particular
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.