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Echoes of 1956: Ramaphosa Uses Women’s Day Address to Challenge Modern South Africa on Femicide and Economic Parity

TSHWANE — Standing on the historic lawns of the Union Buildings where 20,000 women gathered seven decades ago to defy…

“An Ordinary Life Should Not Be a Privilege”: DA’s Geordin Hill-Lewis Launches Local Election Manifesto at Mary Fitzgerald Square

JOHANNESBURG — Standing before a crowd of supporters at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Johannesburg on Saturday, August 8, 2026, Democratic…

Clock Ticks for South Africa’s Political Parties as IEC Unveils 89-Day Roadmap to November Municipal Polls

PRETORIA — South Africa’s political landscape has officially entered high-gear campaign season following the publication of the official Election Timetable…

Mbalula Denies Vote-Buying Allegations, Threatens Legal Action Following Dlamini-Zuma’s Podcast Claims

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has fiercely rejected explosive vote-buying allegations leveled against him by party veteran Dr.…

Ramaphosa Notes Recommendations as Madlanga Commission Urges Criminal Probes Into Senior Officials

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially noted the recommendations and referrals detailed in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission…

Beyond Fragility: How Emerging Markets Built Resilience, and Why South Africa Must Now ‘Bet on Growth’

PRETORIA — In a wide-ranging address at the University of South Africa, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago…

Mixed Bag for South African Consumers as Petrol Prices Drop While Diesel and Paraffin Soar

PRETORIA — South African motorists and commercial transport operators face a mixed financial outlook as the Department of Mineral and…

AGSA Tightens Oversight Amid Sanctions and Deal Scrutiny Surrounding External Auditor Crowe

PRETORIA — The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has moved swiftly to protect its institutional integrity and governance standards following…

Diplomatic Overhaul: South Africa Recalls India Envoy as Government Tightens Reins on VIP Travel

PRETORIA- In a decisive move signalling a major shake-up in South Africa’s diplomatic operations, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation…

Conditional Lifeline: Treasury Releases R13.5bn to Municipalities but Warns of December Freeze

South Africa’s National Treasury has agreed to release the remaining July 2026 Local Government Equitable Share allocations to 69 defaulting…