Zuma and Sibiya cases against state set down for September
Jacob Zuma wants the court to set aside police minister Senzo Mchunu’s leave and the appointment of Firoz Cachalia as acting minister
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Malema hate speech ruling welcomed but EFF vows to appeal
The South African Human Rights Commission has welcomed Wednesday’s Equality Court judgment which found EFF leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for utterances made at a rally in 2022.
Zuma, MK Party case on Madlanga commission heads to high court in September
‘Impossible to imagine a greater catastrophe’ if case not treated urgently, says Zuma.
Gwen Ramokgopa glosses over her presidential ambitions
The ANC treasury general said the party is focused on the 2026 local government elections
KZN education department put on terms, transport warned it’s next
KwaZulu-Natal finance MEC Francois Rodgers put the beleaguered ANC-led education department on terms on Wednesday and warned the transport portfolio could be next if it does not shape up
Board of SA Tourism considers legal action after being dissolved by De Lille
While legal battles brew, new data shows rising tourist arrivals
RECORDED | Women championing democracy: paving the way to 2026 local government elections
The IEC is on Wednesday hosting a special women’s event to honour the role women play in shaping SA’s democracy.
Home Affairs minister Schreiber seeks funding for crackdown at borders
Ministry wants biometric systems to track citizens and immigrants.
Delay in Madlanga commission may impact public confidence
Justice and constitutional development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has instituted disciplinary proceedings against director-general Doc Mashabane
Gwen Ramokgopa: ‘Political immaturity’ the reason companies not donating to ANC and other parties
The ANC treasurer general suggested companies should rather contribute to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund administered by the Electoral Commission of South Africa
No Ramaphosa/Mbeki standoff around national dialogue, says Mbalula
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has dismissed the notion that there are tensions between former head of state Thabo Mbeki and President Cyril Ramaphosa
Sharp rise in new political parties ahead of 2026 elections
The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote
UPDATED: Justice department suspends senior officials over delayed Madlanga inquiry into corruption
The Economic Freedom Fighters said the postponement of the probe proves President Cyril Ramaphosa never intended to investigate implicated suspended police minister
News24 | Health dept doesn’t check if patients seeking care at hospitals are undocumented – Motsoaledi
While some politicians and hate groups like Operation Dudula blame undocumented migrants for the problems in the public healthcare system, the Department of Health doesn’t “segregate between documented and undocumented patients”.
News24 | Zulu king reverses MEC’s traditional leadership decision on royal leaders’ disputes
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed MK Party KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Willies Mchunu, retired judge Mjabuliseni Madondo, former minister S’bu Ndebele and others as part of a team that will handle traditional leadership disputes in KwaZulu-Natal.
News24 | DA approaches Parliament’s top echelons over delays in scrutinising SETA appointments
The DA has made Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training chairperson Tebogo Letsie its latest target for refusing to act with “urgency in holding [Higher Education and Training] Minister Buti Manamela to account”.
News24 | UPDATE | Parliament’s ad-hoc committee on Mkhwanazi gets one step closer to kickoff
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, on special leave, will be among the first to testify before the ad-hoc committee probing the former’s explosive allegations.
Three-way face-off for ANC’s top job in Limpopo
Trio of ANC heavyweights being touted as likely to compete for the provincial chairperson job
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EXCLUSIVE: We’ll pull out of Joburg coalition if we don’t get transport MMC post, say EFF and PA
The EFF wants Mgcini Tshwaku — while PA want Liam Jacobs — to take over the position left vacant by Kenny Kunene’s resignation
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Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrika gains momentum as MK leaders defect
The new political movement is aiming to challenge established parties in KwaZulu-Natal in next year’s local government elections
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Hlabisa vows to stop IFP members from abusing women in the party
The leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party said more women would be deployed in positions such as mayors, deputy mayors and speakers