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Politics

‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office

The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile advocates

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
South Africa expels Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

South Africa expels Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman

The department of international relations and cooperation said the move was a response to conduct inconsistent with diplomatic norms and protocol

By Hasina Kathrada
EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes

The weekend plenum will tackle leadership succession and priorities, amid growing unease over the party leader’s pending sentencing and its implications for stability and elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC will not abandon partners
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

ANC will not abandon partners

Smaller parties in the coalition running the metro accuse the ANC mayor of failure to address chronic service delivery problems in Johannesburg and not consulting them enough

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term

The Eastern Cape chair said he would stand for deputy president too if nominated to do so

By Lunga Mzangwe
Very bad things happening in the US
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

Very bad things happening in the US

The emphasis on might and control risks further weakening America’s position as a dependable global partner in diplomatic settings

By Hasina Kathrada
Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO granted R50 000 bail on money laundering charge
Politics
/ 28 January 2026

Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO granted R50 000 bail on money laundering charge

Police said there was a possibility of more arrests following that of Themba Mathibe on Monday

By Lunga Mzangwe
Tributes pour in for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu who died in Mozambique floods
Politics
/ 28 January 2026

Tributes pour in for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu who died in Mozambique floods

His body was recovered in southern Mozambique days after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters

By Mandisa Nyathi
Joburg council set to appoint Loyiso Masuku as deputy mayor if Morero survives motion of no confidence
Politics
/ 27 January 2026

Joburg council set to appoint Loyiso Masuku as deputy mayor if Morero survives motion of no confidence

The annual remuneration for a full-time councillor serving as executive deputy mayor is estimated at R1 280 117

By Lunga Mzangwe
EXCLUSIVE: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly  found opened at presiding officer’s house
Politics
/ 25 January 2026

EXCLUSIVE: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly  found opened at presiding officer’s house

Party sources said they found a woman at the house trying to burn the ballot papers

By Lunga Mzangwe
I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April

The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas

By Mandisa Nyathi
Malema’s darkest hour looms
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Malema’s darkest hour looms

The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue

By Mandisa Nyathi
Gwarube eyes top DA post
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Gwarube eyes top DA post

Gwarube will vie for the position at the 2026 elective congress, aiming to succeed Helen Zille as federal council chair rather than pursuing the federal leader role

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg

Allegations of manipulated ballots and conflicts of interest at the regional conference have deepened factional divides

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Exclusive: DA moves to bring Helen Zille into Johannesburg council in February
Politics
/ 21 January 2026

Exclusive: DA moves to bring Helen Zille into Johannesburg council in February

The Democratic Alliance’s Johannesburg chair said the region would not rule out Zille joining council as it was open to all options that were beneficial

By Lunga Mzangwe
Herman Mashaba says ActionSA will support arrested Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo
Politics
/ 19 January 2026

Herman Mashaba says ActionSA will support arrested Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo

Mashaba argues the party is backing a crime-fighter — not a criminal — as comparisons with the ANC mount

By Lunga Mzangwe
Parties demand answers over Iran role in a SANDF naval exercise
Politics
/ 19 January 2026

Parties demand answers over Iran role in a SANDF naval exercise

The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA have called for a formal investigation after Defence Minister Angie Motshekga confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa had issued instructions barring Iran’s participation

By Mandisa Nyathi
Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot
Politics
/ 16 January 2026

Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot

But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term

By Mandisa Nyathi
Lulama Ngcukayitobi raises his hand
Politics
/ 16 January 2026

Lulama Ngcukayitobi raises his hand

The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

By Mandisa Nyathi
Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome
Politics
/ 15 January 2026

Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome

George also resigned from parliament, citing an ‘intolerable’ situation within the Democratic Alliance

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa urges restraint and dialogue in Iran conflict
Politics
/ 15 January 2026

South Africa urges restraint and dialogue in Iran conflict

The presidency said sustainable peace and stability could only be achieved through solutions that centred on the agency of the Iranian people

By Hasina Kathrada
Zuma reshuffles MK leadership, Brian Molefe replaces Mpiyakhe Limba as treasurer general
Politics
/ 12 January 2026

Zuma reshuffles MK leadership, Brian Molefe replaces Mpiyakhe Limba as treasurer general

Molefe is currently out on R50 000 bail on charges of fraud, corruption and contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act and the Companies Act linked to his tenure at Transnet

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa to ANC members: campaigning for 2026 elections is mandatory
Politics
/ 10 January 2026

Ramaphosa to ANC members: campaigning for 2026 elections is mandatory

He said the party would be run strictly, with zero tolerance for corruption, ill-discipline and factionalism

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC leaders criss cross North West in anniversary blitz
Politics
/ 9 January 2026

ANC leaders criss cross North West in anniversary blitz

Residents told party leader Cyril Ramaphosa about water shortages, electricity outages, potholes, and slow service delivery, and he promised them the ANC would prioritise interventions

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Mantashe: SACP will pay a heavy price at elections
Politics
/ 9 January 2026

Mantashe: SACP will pay a heavy price at elections

The ANC chairperson also urged the party not to elect a strongman president at its 2027 conference

By Lunga Mzangwe
SACP ignores ANC pleas, presses on
Politics
/ 9 January 2026

SACP ignores ANC pleas, presses on

The deepening rupture between the two was laid bare at the commemoration of Joe Slovo’s death

By Mandisa Nyathi
Venezuela invasion: it’s about oil
Politics
/ 9 January 2026

Venezuela invasion: it’s about oil

The South African Communist Party joined a protest march to the US embassy in Pretoria, accusing Washington of state terrorism

By Brian Sokutu
Venezuela widens US-SA rift
Politics
/ 9 January 2026

Venezuela widens US-SA rift

Cooperation between the two countries however continues across several domains and both governments retain an interest in maintaining functional relations

By Hasina Kathrada
Ditsobotla’s neglected townships
Politics
/ 9 January 2026

Ditsobotla’s neglected townships

Residents were sceptical that anything would change after ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile’s visit to the area this week

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa: No political party has done more good for South Africans than the ANC
Politics
/ 8 January 2026

Ramaphosa: No political party has done more good for South Africans than the ANC

The ANC president said this was a fact, whether people liked it or not

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ad hoc committee consults witnesses ahead of second phase of hearings
Politics
/ 7 January 2026

Ad hoc committee consults witnesses ahead of second phase of hearings

The parliamentary committee is scheduled to hear evidence on corruption in the policing system until 20 February

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Opposition questions Mothibi appointment as NPA head, expressing concerns over process and independence
Politics
/ 7 January 2026

Opposition questions Mothibi appointment as NPA head, expressing concerns over process and independence

The uMkhonto weSizwe party called on the incoming national director of public prosecutions to immediately act against Hangwani Maumela when he steps into office

By Mandisa Nyathi
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