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Politics

ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way
Politics
/ 2 October 2024

ANC-DA coalition negotiations over a new Ekurhuleni deal get under way

Ekurhuleni’s ANC plans to exclude the Economic Freedom Fighters and bring in the Democratic Alliance, plus Patriotic Alliance and ActionSA

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC hits back at DA claims it is split over ousting of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

ANC hits back at DA claims it is split over ousting of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

ANC insiders insist Lesufi played no part in removing the Democratic Alliance’s Brink from his position last week

By Lunga Mzangwe
Decision on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, VBS more than a disciplinary matter, presidency says
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

Decision on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, VBS more than a disciplinary matter, presidency says

Ramaphosa needs time to consider the matter because it involves the minister, which may affect the cabinet, his office stressed

By Emsie Ferreira
‘We are no VBS,’ says Ithala Bank chief executive Thulani Vilakazi
Politics
/ 1 October 2024

‘We are no VBS,’ says Ithala Bank chief executive Thulani Vilakazi

The KwaZulu-Natal state-owned bank is working to overcome its regulatory and legislative issues

By Paddy Harper
Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink
Politics
/ 30 September 2024

Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink

The ANC deputy secretary general has rebuffed Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille’s demand that the ousted Tshwane mayor be reinstated

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook
Politics
/ 30 September 2024

Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook

Only 5% of entities, departments and municipalities have initiated blacklisting for offenders

By Paddy Harper
High court interdict bars Hlophe from taking up seat at Judicial Service Commission
Politics
/ 27 September 2024

High court interdict bars Hlophe from taking up seat at Judicial Service Commission

It was granted pending the hearing of three applications for review of the decision by MPs to appoint the former judge to the same commission that urged his impeachment

By Emsie Ferreira
State struggles to mine the Gupta leaks emails for evidence
Politics
/ 27 September 2024

State struggles to mine the Gupta leaks emails for evidence

The reluctance not only to deploy private counsel but to follow their advice has proved a recurring theme in state capture cases

By Emsie Ferreira
Pressure mounts on ANC, Ramaphosa to deal with justice minister over VBS
Politics
/ 26 September 2024

Pressure mounts on ANC, Ramaphosa to deal with justice minister over VBS

Thembi Simelane on Wednesday met the ANC’s integrity commission regarding the loan she accepted from a middleman in the VBS scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
Workers celebrate as Cilliers Brink is ousted as Tshwane mayor
Politics
/ 26 September 2024

Workers celebrate as Cilliers Brink is ousted as Tshwane mayor

The city has 14 days to elect a new mayor

By Lunga Mzangwe
eThekwini Ward 105 residents without running water for eight years
Politics
/ 26 September 2024

eThekwini Ward 105 residents without running water for eight years

Residents say that since the area was shifted to the eThekwini municipality, water availability has worsened

By Tsoanelo Sefoloko
ANC’s alliance partners call for education minister Siviwe Gwarube to be fired over Bela Act boycott
Politics
/ 25 September 2024

ANC’s alliance partners call for education minister Siviwe Gwarube to be fired over Bela Act boycott

Gwarube did not attend the signing ceremony due to concerns regarding the legislation

By Lunga Mzangwe
Free State tourism growth hampered by poor municipal services, says MEC Toto Makume
Politics
/ 24 September 2024

Free State tourism growth hampered by poor municipal services, says MEC Toto Makume

Some municipalities fail to provide a reliable supply of basic services such as water and electricity

By Lunga Mzangwe
Judge Dennis Davis slams politicians implicated in corruption for attacking Pravin Gordhan
Politics
/ 23 September 2024

Judge Dennis Davis slams politicians implicated in corruption for attacking Pravin Gordhan

The EFF has said that the legacy of Gordhan was that of failure, exploitation and corruption

By Lunga Mzangwe
KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala
Politics
/ 23 September 2024

KZN court blocks NFP leader Barnes from suspending secretary general Thwala

Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed

By Paddy Harper
eThekwini not eligible for section 139 administration, says Cogta director-general
Politics
/ 23 September 2024

eThekwini not eligible for section 139 administration, says Cogta director-general

Mbulelo Tshangana’s statements come as the KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance MEC has threatened the metro with ‘escalated intervention’, drawing the ire of its mayor

By Des Erasmus
ActionSA and DA both woo ANC as Tshwane coalition talks reach impasse
Politics
/ 20 September 2024

ActionSA and DA both woo ANC as Tshwane coalition talks reach impasse

ActionSA has ruled out future coalition agreements with the Democratic Alliance.

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Extradited British suspect Michael Lomas appears in court in Kusile graft case
Politics
/ 20 September 2024

Extradited British suspect Michael Lomas appears in court in Kusile graft case

Lomas was brought to South Africa from the United Kingdom to stand trial with former Eskom executives

By Emsie Ferreira
Human settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi ‘won’t bow to’ construction mafia
Politics
/ 20 September 2024

Human settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi ‘won’t bow to’ construction mafia

The minster said these groups take money and never do any work

By Lunga Mzangwe
Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal
Politics
/ 19 September 2024

Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal

Ramaphosa told mourners: ‘We will not let Pravin down’

By Emsie Ferreira
Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral
Politics
/ 19 September 2024

Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral

The uMkhonto weSizwe party leadership is ‘not aware’ of any plan for Zuma to say goodbye to his former comrade

By Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
Majodina misses meeting on Amatola water board controversy
Politics
/ 18 September 2024

Majodina misses meeting on Amatola water board controversy

The minister stood up MPs waiting for a briefing on the reinstatement of the water board’s chief executive days after he was fired after a corruption investigation

By Emsie Ferreira
NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes
Politics
/ 18 September 2024

NFP secretary general seeks fresh interdict over ‘relentless victimisation’ by party president Ivan Barnes

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

By Paddy Harper
Remains of 50 apartheid freedom fighters to be returned to SA from Zimbabwe and Zambia
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

Remains of 50 apartheid freedom fighters to be returned to SA from Zimbabwe and Zambia

The National Prosecuting Authority told MPs it was trying to expedite Truth and Reconciliation cases because it understood victims’ families were losing hope of finding justice

By Emsie Ferreira
GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS

The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country

By Des Erasmus
ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria

The veterans league wants the vetting to be done on every card carrying ANC member and those who wish to join the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
eThekwini metro ‘very selective’ over information provided to section 154 team
Politics
/ 16 September 2024

eThekwini metro ‘very selective’ over information provided to section 154 team

A progress report has highlighted a lack of transparency, poor competency and rampant corruption

By Des Erasmus
Jacob Zuma lambastes hecklers at funeral of MK party supporters
Politics
/ 16 September 2024

Jacob Zuma lambastes hecklers at funeral of MK party supporters

The former president compared the behaviour of the members to the ANC, saying they should rather ‘face the enemy’

By Clive Ndou
Use state power and deliver services in Gauteng to regain votes: former president Thabo Mbeki
Politics
/ 15 September 2024

Use state power and deliver services in Gauteng to regain votes: former president Thabo Mbeki

ANC chair Panyaza Lesufi says the party has to respond to its electoral losses

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC may sink ActionSA bid to take Tshwane
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

ANC may sink ActionSA bid to take Tshwane

ActionSA has promised positions to the ANC and EFF but the former ruling party is cautious of the city’s poor finances and service delivery failures

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
DA rejects Ramaphosa’s proposal of a Bela Bill consultation period
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

DA rejects Ramaphosa’s proposal of a Bela Bill consultation period

The president has opened a three-month consultation period over two clauses in the Basic Education Laws Amendment bill that deal with admissions and language policies

By Lunga Mzangwe and Umamah Bakharia
OBITUARY – Pravin Gordhan’s last warning: Democracy will not survive on its own
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

OBITUARY – Pravin Gordhan’s last warning: Democracy will not survive on its own

Gordhan’s last political act was to call for a ‘reset’ and a return to progressive politics

By Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
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