# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent action to reduce unemployment and improve service delivery. Delivering the Presidency budget vote in Parliament, Ramaphosa said the government must move faster to grow the economy, create jobs and address challenges in areas such as water services and local government. He stressed that improving the economy must […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Presidency will focus on improving coordination across government to drive economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty. He tabled the Presidency’s budget vote for 2026/2027 in Parliament, outlining the Presidency’s role in aligning departments and state entities to ensure better delivery of national priorities. Ramaphosa says the focus also […]
# Police in the Western Cape are investigating the murder of three people following violent unrest in Mossel Bay. Two Mozambican nationals were killed after violence broke out on Friday and about 55 shacks were set alight. An 18-year-old South African boy was later found dead on Saturday. Five suspects have been arrested. Police spokesperson […]
# The Forum for South Africa has criticised the latest fuel price adjustment, accusing the government of failing to protect citizens from rising living costs. The organisation says high fuel prices are being driven not only by global factors, but also by excessive taxes and levies. The forum’s Tebogo Mashilompane argues that repeated fuel increases […]
# The South African National Blood Service has launched its ‘be the lifeline, give blood, give a tomorrow’ campaign to mark World Blood Donor Day and celebrate 25-years of saving lives through blood donation. The campaign honours thousands of South Africans whose donations continue to support patients ranging from accident victims and cancer patients to […]
# Rise Mzansi says the election of its member of Parliament, Makashule Gana, as chairperson of the Section 89 impeachment committee marks an important step for accountability in Parliament. The party states the committee must work fairly, seriously and in line with the Constitution, without political interference. Rise Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe says Gana brings strong […]
# ActionSA has expressed disappointment over the election of an ANC-sponsored candidate as chairperson of the Parliament’s impeachment committee. The party’s Lerato Ngobeni says the process should have been led by an independent opposition figure to ensure impartiality and fairness. Ngobeni believes the committee, which will determine whether there are grounds for the removal of […]
# The ANC Women’s League says its president Sisisi Tolashe will take a leave of absence while she faces disciplinary proceedings within the ANC. The decision follows a special national executive committee meeting. Tolashe is accused of taking two luxury vehicles that were donated to the women’s league for personal use. The league’s secretary-general, Nokuthula […]
# South African scientists, engineers and innovators are competing for top national recognition after the National Science and Technology Forum announced the finalists for the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. The awards, known as the Science Oscars, honour outstanding work in science, engineering, technology and innovation across 16 categories. This year’s theme focuses on healthy ageing, with […]
