# The MK Party and the EFF walked out of the National Assembly during a question session with president Cyril Ramaphosa. The parties argued they will not participate while Ramaphosa faces impeachment-related processes linked to the Phala Phala matter. They also called for a motion of no confidence and objected to Parliament continuing business as […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says energy shortages and logistics challenges have been major factors holding back investment and economic growth in South Africa. In his oral reply to questions in Parliament, Ramaphosa said ongoing electricity challenges and inefficiencies in the transport and freight system have discouraged companies from investing at higher levels. He added reforms […]
# Disgraced doctor Nandipha Magudumana maintains her handover to South African authorities from Tanzania in 2023 was not a lawful deportation but an unlawful and unconstitutional extradition that violated due process. Magudumana is challenging the process in the Constitutional Court after losing an appeal at the Supreme Court of Appeal. Her legal counsel, Anton Katz, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe in terms of the Constitution. This follows serious allegations that she failed to declare two vehicles reportedly donated by Chinese officials to the ANC Women’s League, and registered them in her children’s names. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the allegations against Tolashe are […]
# Statistics South Africa says manufacturing production rose by 0.9-percent in March compared with the same period last year. The increase was driven mainly by gains in food and beverages, petroleum and chemical products, and electrical machinery. However, the wood, paper, publishing and printing sector recorded a decline. Stats SA’s Nicolai Claassen says manufacturing sales […]
# The DA in Gauteng has condemned the ongoing collapse of Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni. According to the party, the facility has more than 200 vacant posts, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, leading to long waiting times and increased pressure on workers. The DA’s Jack Bloom warns that shortages of key equipment, such as […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse calls for the creation of an independent whistleblower protection authority to ensure better protection for those who expose corruption. The organisation believes such a body should have strong powers to investigate cases, protect whistleblowers, and respond quickly when retaliation occurs. OUTA’s Stefanie Fick argues that current proposals do not […]
# Freedom Front Plus says a Special Investigating Unit report has exposed widespread corruption and irregularities in land reform projects, with more than 654-million-rand in contracts and decisions declared invalid. The report, presented to Parliament, also found weak oversight, poor record-keeping and dishonest officials as key drivers of systemic failures. The FF Plus’s Wynand Boshoff […]
# United Africans Transformation calls for large-scale youth employment programmes, greater investment in township and rural economies, and stronger support for small businesses to tackle the unemployment crisis. According to the party, the 32.7-percent unemployment rate is destroying hope for millions of people. UAT’s Mighty Mabule has urged the government to improve skills training, expand […]
