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Sibongiseni Ngoma Appointed as South Africa’s Deputy Auditor-General

PRETORIA — In a historic move reinforcing institutional continuity and gender transformation, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has formally appointed Ms Sibongiseni…

From Rescue to Renewal: Navigating the Delicate Recovery of South Africa’s Democratic Heartbeat

BLOEMFONTEIN — In the vocabulary of South African local government, “history” is frequently deployed as a shield against contemporary failures.…

Eskom Green Breaks Ground on R1.2B Solar Plant at Lethabo in Historic Shift for Coal Fleet

SASOLBURG — In a milestone shift for South Africa’s energy landscape, Eskom Green has officially commenced construction on a R1.2…

The Battle for the Ballot: IEC Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Shifting Political Landscapes and Tech Frontiers

PRETORIA — South Africa’s local government elections are officially in motion. Yesterday, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) formally…

ANALYSIS: The Centre Cannot Hold? ANC Draws a Line in the Sand Over SACP’s ‘Conference of the Left’

The historic Tripartite Alliance—the political engine that has driven South Africa’s liberation struggle and dominated its democratic era—is facing an…

Phala Phala Impeachment Committee Formed: Maimane Joins High-Stakes Parliament Panel

CAPE TOWN — In a major constitutional milestone, Parliament has officially finalized the roster for the newly established Section 89…

Africa Must Build Space Governance Capacity to Claim Share of Global Space Economy

PRETORIA – Africa’s future in the rapidly expanding global space economy will hinge on its ability to build robust legal,…

Chef Kolantso cooks up her own empire

Busisiwe Kolantso is a recipe of her own destiny, a culinary artist cooking up a storm disrupting the catering sector…

Ramaphosa sacks Minister Sisisi Tolashe

The Presidency has on Thursday, 14 May 2026, confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Minister for Social Development Ms…

DA wants Tolashe fired with immediate effect

Once again the Government of National Unity (GNU) marriage is facing problems emanating from clashing principles and morality. The Democratic…