Dr Imran Keeka flags shortage of specialists, ophthalmologists in particular

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.

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.

Trade union Solidarity has filed a defamation case against minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

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.

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.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system will start its public hearings on September 17.

The Gauteng government says it has repaired 97% of potholes on key roads before the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.

The DA has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to stop delaying the disciplinary hearing for suspended Johannesburg director of public prosecutions Andrew Chauke.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is on Friday briefing the media on the outcomes of a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.

Nelson Mandela’s grandson says Palestinians’ lives under Israeli occupation are worse than anything black South Africans experienced under apartheid — and has urged the global community to come to their aid.

The City of Johannesburg council has rescinded the controversial closed-circuit television cameras bylaw it promulgated earlier this year.

So tense are the dynamics in the Luthuli House youth wing that calls have intensified for an early conference

Critics argue many new parties are breakaways from existing organisations, making it unnecessary to form a new party with the same principles.

City of Ekurhuleni executive mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says things are looking positive in the city, with improved revenue collection and service delivery.

A municipality flagged by the auditor-general for financial mismanagement and poor service delivery in the Free State has been ordered by the high court to settle a debt of more than R1bn owed to the department of water and sanitation.

Department’s incompetence could lead to another hostage situation, warns ANC Veterans’ League president Snuki Zikalala

Former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo has terminated his ANC membership after 29 years in the party, revealing plans to register a new party, “Born to Win”.

The EFF in Gauteng says the appointments of some senior managers in the City of Tshwane are unlawful, including that of city manager Johann Mettler, warning the move has worsened the metro’s service delivery crisis.

The employment and labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth says she is deeply concerned about ongoing retrenchments that are leading to heavy job losses.

The old Ulundi legislature building in northern KwaZulu-Natal is set for comprehensive refurbishment by the department of public works and infrastructure before being transferred to the provincial cooperative government department (Cogta) to serve as the house of traditional leaders.