SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza
The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said
Politics
MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder
uMkhonto weSizwe members have accused leaders of double standards, saying Duduzile-Zuma Sambudla is being shielded from disciplinary action
Leadership battle for top IFP spot hots up as party celebrates 50 years
The race seems to hinge on top contenders — party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa and KZN premier Thami Ntuli
Presidency and Joburg in talks to review renaming of Sandton Drive
Last week the DA raised a motion for rescinding the renaming report. The motion was dismissed after a council vote
SACP, ANC plan joint body to speed up alliance reconfiguration
SACP and ANC agreed to set up a joint alliance consensus mechanism to speed up their reconfiguration
Motlanthe calls for mending of SA-US relations, strengthening EU ties
Motlanthe’s remarks come in the wake of heightened tensions between South Africa and the US
Mbeki and Kabila meet in Johannesburg amid DRC tensions
The meeting comes as tensions escalate in the eastern DRC amid peace talks in Luanda
News24 | Maile tables R171bn budget for Gauteng with focus on service delivery, jobs and education
Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has tabled a budget of R171 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year.
Maile vows skills focus in Gauteng’s half-trillion budget over three years
Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile has raised concern over an increasing wage bill tightening the screws on financial leaks.
‘While others talk, we take action’: ActionSA revives DA’s Cut Cabinet Perks Bill
ActionSA has reintroduced the Cut Cabinet Perks Bill to parliament to put an end to the multibillion “bloated cabinet” lifestyles.
eThekwini gets R10bn to overhaul water, power, solid waste systems
eThekwini municipality has allocated about R10bn to rebuild water, electricity and solid waste management infrastructure.
“SA needs to take firm stance on US in order to maintain sovereignty”
Rasool has been ordered to leave the US and is expected back in South African soon.
Bill to curb Cabinet “lavish lifestyles” introduced by ActionSA
ActionSA believes its Bill to curb cabinet members’ lavish lifestyles will gain political support.
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC
The South African Communist Party is among 192 political parties that had not met the deadline to register with the Electoral Commission of South Africa
News24 | ‘Absurd and undiplomatic’: Rasool’s expulsion violates global conventions, say experts
The abrupt expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s ambassador to the US, violated every provision of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, according to international relations experts who spoke to News24.
Condolences pour in for ANC stalwart Dennis Neer
Neer was also elected as one of the first MPLs in the Eastern Cape legislature in 1994.
Opposition parties express disapproval of Mahikeng smart city project
A tug-of-war in North West over the multi-billion rand Mahikeng Smart City development
ANC vs. MK: Battle over use of MK name heads to SCA
The High Court was satisfied that the appeal would have a reasonable prospect of success
Queen Mayisela makes a comeback at king’s side
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini ‘s first wife, Queen Ntokozo Mayisela, has made a royal comeback.
Discussions on final approval of budget ongoing: Ramaphosa
The President says discussions on the budget are ongoing with various political parties.
Ramaphosa expects a full report from expelled US ambassador
The US will today officially strip expelled ambassador Ebrahim Rasool of his recognition.