The Presidency
latest news & developmentsHouse to Let: Ramaphosa and Mashatile both off work due to Ill health
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile have both stepped back from official duties temporarily due to medical reasons, the Presidency announced.
Wanted: A new spindoctor for Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is said to be looking for someone who can bridge the gap between his office and the media.
Who the State Security Agency reports to should not depend on current roleplayers
Whether national security should be located inside or outside the presidency must be considered based on functionality and constitutional values
State security in the presidency — the risks and opportunities
The need to protect the autonomy of the State Security Agency from political interference is even more critical now that it falls under the presidency
Hawks move on R3.4-billion in corruption cases referred by SIU
The Hawks and the NPA want to boost forensic investigative capacity to get back more money lost to corruption
Presidency ordered to pay costs after withdrawal of state capture appeal
Judge President Dunstan Mlambo ordered that the Presidency pay costs, up to the present date.
Bathabile Dlamini evades questions and sseemingly lies at Sassa presser
Minister Bathabile Dlamini sought to suggest that President Jacob Zuma is satisfied with her performance.
Struggle stalwart Mac Maharaj decides to call it a day
The presidential spokesperson, who is close to 80 years old, says it is time to "slow down".
Say what? Presidency celebrates 16 years of ‘raising gender-based violence’
Is government committed to fighting for or against women? A mistake in a press release for 16 days of activism is revealing, writes Verashni Pillay.
‘No crisis’ as Presidency officials resign
The Presidency has announced three more departures by senior officials in its office but denied that there was a "crisis".
Finding Malema’s sensitive side
President Jacob Zuma’s new communications supremo, Zizi Kodwa, believes moves to curb Julius Malema’s confrontational style are already bearing fruit.
‘Silent’ second-in-command
Despite maintaining a low-key political presence, Kgalema Motlanthe is a busy vice-president.