Democracy and good governance require politicians to engage in reasoned debate, informed decision making and measured judgements.
Education, entrepreneurship and economic emancipation dominated President Jacob Zuma’s Youth Day speech.
Move seen as taking powers away from Pravin Gordhan’s Treasury.
On Tuesday, the presidency released a statement that it has established a ministerial task team to address the fees crisis at universities.
President Jacob Zuma has written to Public Protector Thuli Madonsela requesting that evidence which implicates him be made available to him.
A delegation comprising business, labour and government is in New York to promote South Africa as an investment destination, the Presidency said.
Mosebenzi Zwane’s statement was “issued in his personal capacity and not on behalf of the task team or Cabinet”.
With the news that British voters decided to leave the European Union, emerging market currencies – including the Rand – have taken a beating.
President Jacob Zuma announced the plan in his 2015 State of the Nation Address, and forms part of implementing the National Development Plan.
Our democracy suffers when the speaker of the National Assembly becomes a cheerleader for a particular party or for one particular individual.
President Goodluck Jonathan has announced his intentions to run for a second term to, once again, fight corruption and defeat Boko Haram.
It supports women leaders but believes Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is the best person for the job.
Clinton’s memoir shows she is fit to be president, but she’s not giving anything away just yet.
President Jacob Zuma has asked Parliament to move the upcoming State of the Nation Address from June 19 to two days earlier on June 17.
President Jacob Zuma was admitted to a hospital in Pretoria for tests on Saturday, the presidency said.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he will disinvest from Shanduka Group as part of his promise to review his business interests.
New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s solid expertise, and track record make him an excellent replacement for Pravin Gordhan, analysts argue.
President Jacob Zuma has chosen his new executive, complete with promotions, demotions and sackings.
Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and former police minister Nathi Mthethwa were demoted as President Jacob Zuma announced his new executive.
Leaders should not expose themselves to the slightest perception of a conflict between their private interests and public responsibilities.
The presidency says reports claiming the possibility of two deputy presidents are incorrect, and such a move would be unconstitutional.
The presidency says it takes serious exception to Helen Zille leaking confidential information regarding the announcement of the election date.
Madiba’s prison past may have played a role in his recurrent lung infections.
The defence force is looking to buy new presidential jets and planes as soon as possible, the <em>Saturday Star</em> has reported.
Mac Maharaj is getting his own spokesperson to help him to deal with the increasing instances of "rhetorical overreach" by President Jacob Zuma.
The Presidency has announced corruption probes into several government departments — including the South African Police Services.
The Union Buildings was rocked this week by the resignation of several staff members in the communications department.
In a victory for the <I>M&G</I> and access to information in SA, a judge has ordered a secret report on the 2002 Zimbabwe election be released.
The Presidency announced the resignation of its chief operating officer Jessie Duarte late on Wednesday afternoon, after denying a previous leak.
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/ 28 October 2008
With the unexpected expulsion of former president Thabo Mbeki, the ANC was caught without a transitional plan in place.
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/ 27 September 2008
Kgalema Motlanthe will find himself with a heavily laden in tray bequeathed to him by former president Thabo Mbeki.
The Presidency has maintained there is no need for a judicial commission of inquiry into South Africa’s controversial arms deal.