But the biggest internal deployment since 1994 is not without challenges, as food, fuel and simply getting to the hotspots are problems facing the SANDF’s deployment
An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence
The ratings agency warned that South Africa’s public finances could be affected if the government reacts to the riots by easing fiscal policy
Arrests have risen to nearly 3 000 as looting and violence continue in two provinces in South Africa
Sapref declares force majeure, shutting down 35% of SA’s fuel supply
With tensions escalating in predominantly Indian and white suburbs, where residents have mobilised to defend themselves and their property, premier Sihle Zikalala said residents had a right to do so
Ramaphosa said opportunistic acts of criminality had no grievance or political cause that can justify violence and destruction
Deputy secretary Jessie Duarte says party will act against any of its members found fanning the flames of violence
The president will address the nation on Monday – this time to detail the government’s plans to quell the violence that has gripped KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng since former president Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment
Any gains made at the beginning of the year could be undone as the protests and the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown threaten business confidence
The violence comes in the wake of protests last Friday when Zuma’s supporters went on the streets in KZN
How Frantz Fanon’s dire predictions about the postcolony are coming true in South Africa
As the Delta variant fuels infections, the ban on alcohol sales remains, schools will stay closed until 26 July and restaurants may open with limited numbers
This weekend’s NEC meeting comes as the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal struggles to maintain order as Zuma supporters allegedly barricade roads, torch trucks and loot in protests against his incarceration
The president wants local government overhauled, so that it no longer a manager of contracts, which has resulted in a weak tender system that has led to corruption, patronage and the poor delivery of services
Party leaders say the current ANC president will not be tainted by the incarceration of Jacob Zuma
Any further extensions of Ters payments will impede the UIF’s ability to pay normal claims for unemployment and parental leave
The industry is hoping the government will scrap the latest ban on alcohol during the next national address on the Covid-19 pandemic, expected on Sunday
The court ruling may be the final nail on Magashule’s coffin at this weekend’s ANC national executive committee meeting
Digital Vibes company, controlled by the health minister’s ‘comrade’, was favoured over firms that tendered at about half the price
Thuli Madonsela speaks to Lyse Comins about how Zuma’s refusal to recognise any court and any structure that disagrees with him was sad. His violations were serious and he must go to jail
Eswatini’s acting prime minister recently encouraged citizens to make use of an email address to express their concerns
But the ANC’s national executive committee also said the interests of an individual cannot take precedence over the rule of law
Minister’s ‘interference’ said to undermine SAPS’ restructuring and the filling of 160 000 posts
The former head of state claims he has been persecuted for more than 20 years
The way our government — and its leader — have handled the pandemic leaves much to be desired
Courts do have a crucial role in political cases but alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be considered
The ex-president will be imprisoned for contempt of court, like a local Al Capone. Whether the NPA pursues state capture charges remains to be seen
This Constitutional Court ruling comes at an inconvenient time for the Ramaphosa faction. Magashule’s strength is waning, but Zuma still wields significant support
From being axed by Jacob Zuma, Bheki Cele is now tasked with putting him in jail
The Special Investigating Unit’s report on the Digital Vibes scandal involving the health minister means his fate hangs in the balance
The apex court agreed with one of the most scathing rulings yet against the public protector and found the president did nothing wrong