# Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has appealed to residents in Reiger Park on the East-Rand to help investigators identify those responsible for the killing of two Anti-Gang Unit officers. National Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says specialised police units have been mobilised to track the suspects and calls for anyone with information to come […]
# AfriForum has warned the proposed Gas Bill could undermine competition, investment certainty and property rights if passed in its current form. The organisation says the legislation grants the National Energy Regulator of South Africa excessive powers over licensing, gas pricing and infrastructure. AfriForum’s Lambert de Klerk, urges government to ensure transparent regulation and stronger […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has acknowledged the party made mistakes while governing Johannesburg, however, coalition governments have undermined service delivery since the ANC lost control of the city. Speaking ahead of the adoption of the ANC’s 2026 Local Government Elections manifesto, Mbalula said the party would not hide its shortcomings as coalition administrations has […]
# The Congress of the People has called for an independent investigation into allegations that Northern Cape premier Zamani Saul interfered in a government procurement process. COPE claims internal documents show officials recommended the JW Sauer Building after a competitive process, but allege the premier halted the move. COPE’s Acting National chairperson Pakes Dikgetsi also […]
# Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube has published additional draft regulations and a draft notice for public comment to support the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. The proposals cover school governing body elections, additional remuneration for educators, teacher development institutes and the National Education Information System. The minister says the regulations aim […]
# Mpumalanga police have opened a murder investigation after autopsies were performed on the bodies of two young people from Johannesburg which were found in a lodge in Sabie on Monday. It was found 17-year-old St Stithians Grade 11 learner Cameron Waldeck-Cook was strangled, while 19-year-old Ethan Coetzee, who matriculated at the same school last […]
# International Relations minister Ronald Lamola has called for greater public awareness of the African Continental Free Trade Area, saying only 13-percent of Africans know about the agreement despite strong support for regional trade. Speaking in Johannesburg, Lamola said deeper integration must benefit ordinary citizens, not just political and business leaders. He also urged businesses […]
# The ANC’s support in Johannesburg has dropped to 18-percent in the Social Research Foundation’s latest opinion poll, highlighting mounting pressure ahead of November’s local government elections. The survey, conducted in partnership with The Common Sense, shows the DA polling at more than double the ANC’s support. The decline is linked to concerns over service […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa has reached a major milestone in regional integration with Angola joining the cross-border payment system. He was speaking at the ambassadorial breakfast in Johannesburg, focusing on strengthening economic diplomacy, trade and investment. Lamola says the initiative will boost intra-African trade. He adds the African […]
