# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says South Africa needs an urgent reset to address rising poverty, slow economic growth and growing social unrest. Speaking in the National Council of Provinces, he said the country is at a crossroads and called for a courageous national dialogue to reimagine South Africa’s future. He said key issues to […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government remains committed to transformation, land reform, and inclusive economic growth. Responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces, Mashatile said laws such as the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and the Expropriation Act must be fully implemented to benefit those who were previously disadvantaged. He warned […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe to lead a judicial commission of inquiry into delays in investigating and prosecuting apartheid-era crimes. The inquiry will examine whether attempts were made to interfere with, or halt investigations into cases identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission, which includes Judge […]
# ActionSA has urged Transport minister Barbara Creecy to fire the entire Road Accident Fund Board, citing serious allegations of corruption and mismanagement. This follows a meeting of Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts, where the RAF was accused of obstructing investigations and misusing funds. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley says the recent suspension of RAF CEO […]
# Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says cabinet is happy to mark the first anniversary of the government of national unity as a major milestone in South Africa’s democracy. She says the ten-party coalition, formed just 14 days after last year’s elections, has shown a strong commitment to unity, stability, and inclusive governance. Ntshavheni […]
# The minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says crime remains a major problem, with murder cases dropping but sexual offences, including rape, going up. Ntshavheni says cabinet commended police for swift arrests in high-profile gender-based violence cases, including that of Wits University student Olorato Mongale. She added the government plans to reintroduce specialised police […]
# Cabinet has endorsed the revised national budget, calling it a pro-poor budget that prioritises the needs of the most vulnerable. It also highlighted a one-trillion-rand infrastructure investment over the next three years, citing the budget balances fiscal discipline with economic growth. The minister in the presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, told the media 61-cents of every […]
# Cabinet welcomes a fresh start in South African and US relations following president Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington, DC. It said the visit strengthened bilateral ties and opened new avenues for cooperation in trade, investment, climate change, and global peace. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media the visit paved the way […]
# The DA says Transnet’s persistent failures at the port of Cape Town are crippling exporters’ access to global markets. The party warns that despite growing interest from Western Cape businesses to expand internationally, chronic backlogs, outdated infrastructure, and inefficiencies at the port are stalling momentum. The DA’s Noko Masipa calls on Transport minister Barbara […]
