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Inkatha Freedom Party councillor Siyabonga Goodenough Doncabe has stepped down from his Ward 13 seat in Umzumbe Local Municipality and will join the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. His resignation letter cited constituency conditions that made continuing service untenable, thanking residents for their...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confronted internal party opponents during an executive committee session in Germiston, demanding that critics openly request his departure instead of engaging in private discussions about his potential exit. The president stated he would resign...

African National Congress Youth League Treasurer General Zwelo Masilela addressed unemployment concerns at a Mpumalanga ANC Women's League gathering in Middelburg, emphasizing that joblessness affects millions of young South Africans. Masilela noted that conference attendees and youth league...

Johannesburg officials have dismissed allegations that the municipality redirected R4 billion from capital projects to prevent labor disruptions ahead of hosting international leaders. Executive Mayor Dada Morero's administration characterized claims made in a newspaper report as factually...

A South African High Court ruling has terminated a Special Investigating Unit probe examining Eastern Cape ANC Provincial Chairperson Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane's academic credentials from the University of Fort Hare, declaring the investigation unconstitutional and an abuse of authority. Justice...

The African National Congress Women's League has warned it may disrupt operations around the G20 Summit unless authorities declare Gender-Based Violence and Femicide a state of disaster. Secretary-General Nokuthula Nqaba stated during a briefing that the organization could mobilize to halt the...

The African National Congress has appointed Khusela Diko and Thoko Didiza to its National Working Committee, filling positions left vacant by the death of Tina Joemat-Pettersson and the resignation of Peggy Nkonyeni. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the selections following a voting process...

Rental companies in Johannesburg specializing in armored luxury vehicles face unprecedented bookings ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit, as international delegates and security-conscious visitors seek protection amid the city's elevated crime concerns. Firms offering bulletproof Mercedes-Benz...

Shoprite has launched its Act For Change Food Garden Competition, allocating R1 million to support community gardens across South Africa through funding for infrastructure, training programs, and agricultural supplies. The retailer already assists nearly 300 gardens that generated more than...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will swear in new members of the National Executive at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The newly appointed officials include Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams as Deputy Minister...

A new initiative aimed at boosting skills development and investment in South Africa will be officially launched with an address from Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli. She will participate in a discussion at the South Africa Business Initiative for Impact event, held at the...

The South African Football Association plans to test Video Assistant Referee technology during the Nedbank Cup semifinals. Daniel Bennett, the project leader, confirmed the trials as a preparatory step for a full implementation the following season. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton...

A new independent water utility has been established to manage all water and sanitation systems in the troubled Emfuleni Local Municipality. Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo launched the special purpose vehicle, a partnership between Rand Water Services and the local...

A leading development economist, Dr. Nthabiseng Moleko, has asserted that South Africa's economic recovery depends on strengthening Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. The National Empowerment Fund chairperson argued that the policy is vital for correcting historical inequalities and...

The Special Investigating Unit has referred seven former Denel employees for potential criminal prosecution to the National Prosecuting Authority. This action is part of its probe into state capture, focusing on alleged corruption linked to the Gupta family. Advocate Andy Mothibi, head of the...

The Matjhabeng Local Municipality will initiate a Service Delivery Campaign to address critical infrastructure problems, Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha announced. The effort, launching in Old Thabong, will focus on repairing potholes, clearing refuse backlogs, eliminating illegal dumping...

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli expressed grave concern following a violent shooting in Wentworth that resulted in two fatalities and seven individuals being wounded. He called for a heightened police presence in the area. The provincial leader is collaborating with Police Commissioner...

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for suspects after four individuals were found burned beyond recognition inside two vehicles in the Umatata area of Inanda. A spokesperson for the provincial police, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed the discovery of one body in a Nissan NP200 and three...

Operation Dudula has urged South African authorities to reconsider accepting Palestinian asylum seekers from Gaza, warning that unverified arrivals could threaten security during the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The anti-immigration organization questioned the vetting process...

South African Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh emphasized that biodiversity protection requires engagement across all societal levels while addressing the World Wildlife Fund South Africa's annual general meeting in Sandton. The official stressed that...