GNU Under Strain as DA Demands Ramaphosa Intervene in Education Department Rebellion
A severe governance crisis within South Africa’s Department of Basic Education has escalated into a pivotal test for the coalition…
In Mashatile’s Absence, Government Calls on Faith Leaders to Fight Social Ills and Defend Democracy
PRETORIA — Calling for a renewed alliance between the state and the pulpit, Minister of Social Development Dina Pule delivered…
Diplomatic Friction Over SADC Summit Invitation Signals Growing Rift Between Government and Zulu Monarchy
A diplomatic misunderstanding between the South African government and the AmaZulu Royal Household has erupted into public controversy following remarks…
Gauteng’s Housing Crisis: Political Clash Escalates over Illegally Occupied Public Housing Projects
A bitter political dispute has erupted in Gauteng over the management and security of government housing developments, following disclosures that…
Lebogang Maile Steps in as Acting Premier While Panyaza Lesufi Takes Sick Leave
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has officially appointed Lebogang Maile, the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education and Sports,…
Gauteng Financial Crisis: MEC Nkululeko Dunga Convenes Municipal Chiefs to Tackle Mount Debt and Systemic Failures
In an urgent bid to rescue Gauteng’s crumbling local government finances, Provincial Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Finance,…
ANC and Electoral Commission at Odds Over Candidate Submissions for 2026 Municipal Elections
A political dispute has emerged between South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), and the Electoral Commission (IEC)…
ANC Shifts Focus to Grassroots Realities with Localised Election Manifestos Across Eight Provinces
JOHANNESBURG — In a bid to reinforce its connection with voters ahead of the upcoming local government elections, the African…
End of an Era: Gauteng Leaders Account for Local Government Record as Term Nears Close
ALBERTON — With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, the Gauteng Provincial Government convened political leaders and councillors from across…
Hill-Lewis Slams Ramaphosa’s ‘Comrade’ State Vision, Calling It a Relic of Declining Rule
CAPE TOWN — Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched a sharp critique of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent local…