Thales legal representative asks the state to drop arms deal charges
Barry Roux told the court Thales is unable to call any witnesses to gainsay the state’s evidence
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MK Party protests against Zelenskyy’s visit to SA
The MK Party says South Africa remains committed to countries in the BRICS bloc, including Russia.
LIVE | Political parties brief media on fiscal framework discussions
ANC, IFP, Action-SA, PAC, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, UDM, Good Party, Al-Jamah and PA hold media briefing
LIVE | Court to rule Zuma’s recusal appeal for adv. Downer removal
Zuma and the State, who opposed the appeal application, argued the matter in February this year.
LIVE | Chief Albert Luthuli inquest continues
The inquest is looking into the circumstances surrounding Luthuli’s death.
News24 | Zelensky cuts SA visit short after Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will cuts short his working visit to South Africa and will return home due to an overnight attack in his country.
SACP to protest against Zelenskyy’s visit to SA
Zelenskyy will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa, a move which the SACP has strongly condemned.
“Alleged assassination attempt on Mashatile a fabricated story”
The forum argues the ANC would have been informed if the alleged incident happened.
News24 | WRAP | No need to ‘reshuffle’ Godongwana, says Mbalula
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the withdrawal of the proposed VAT increase of 0.5 percentage points.
Zelenskyy to meet with Ramaphosa to strengthen bilateral ties
The visit provides both countries an opportunity to further bilateral cooperation and explore areas.
News24 | Steenhuisen part of a three-minister team seeking ‘deal’ with US after Trump’s tariffs
The government has established an inter-ministerial committee to engage the US following its imposition of 30% tariffs on South African goods.
Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane’s return from special leave in limbo as probe continues
An ad hoc committee of five Madibeng councillors has yet to conclude its work and report back to council
VAT to remain at 15% after Godongwana caves
The finance ministry in a midnight announcement said the decision was informed by consultations with political parties
Zuma awaits crucial court decision on prosecutor recusal appeal
KZN court to rule Thursday on former president’s bid to remove lead arms deal prosecutor
Radebe expresses optimism as Luthuli inquest reopens
The inquest is looking into the circumstances surrounding Luthuli’s death
Court rejects ex-officers’ bid to remove judge in COSAS 4 trial
A former Askari who are implicated in the COSAS 4 murders failed show a reasonable apprehension
News24 | R335 million for political parties this year, courtesy of the taxpayer
Represented political parties will get R335 521 000 in the 2025/2026 financial year, courtesy of the taxpayer.
Radebe objects to 1967 Luthuli inquest Magistrate’s letter
The Pietermaritzburg High Court is currently hearing the re-opened inquest into Luthuli’s death.
Mashatile motorcade shooting will deepen divisions within ANC: Saul
The re-elected ANC N Cape Chairperson was speaking at the party’s elective conference in Kimberley.
Defence minister reveals SONA military parades cost R60m over five years
MPs have criticised the costs associated with the SANDF’s military and other parades
Ratepayers see red over KwaDukuza mayor’s home guard bill
Dolphin Coast residents’ association says there isn’t budget for better service delivery — and residents have to fork out for an almost 10% rates increase