# The Electoral Commission has published political party donation declarations from 1 January to 31 March 2026, revealing nearly 97.2-million-rand in disclosed funding. The DA received the largest share at 57.3-million-rand followed by RISE Mzansi with 30-million-rand and ActionSA with 9.9-million-rand. The report comes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, signaling intensified fundraising activity. […]
# The Electoral Commission has welcomed contributions totaling 4.5-million-rand to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund during the latest reporting period. The fund received three-million-rand from Vodacom and 1.5-million-rand from Standard Bank. The Commission says the donations reflect continued support for South Africa’s multi-party democracy and equitable political funding. It expects both the value and volume of […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has asked the National Treasury for guidance on launching an independent investigation into a controversial 70-million-rand lease agreement for a vacant building in Pretoria. A preliminary report found the Property Management Trading Entity approved the lease in 2023 despite plans to close the Department of Public Enterprises. […]
# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has raised concerns about growing voter apathy ahead of the Local Government Elections scheduled for November 4. Speaking to the SABC, Hill-Lewis urged South Africans to register and participate in the democratic process. Hill-Lewis said low voter turnout weakens accountability and service delivery, adding that elections are an opportunity for […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa will host Kenyan president William Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa this week. Official talks at the Union Buildings in Pretoria will focus on strengthening political, economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The leaders are expected to discuss regional priorities and sign several agreements. Ramaphosa and Ruto […]
# The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is set to resume hearings with KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona expected to continue his testimony. Senona has been under scrutiny over allegations linked to organised crime figures, internal police conduct and the theft of cocaine from a Hawks facility in Port Shepstone. His return follows a […]
# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says Parliament’s impeachment committee must pursue the truth without fear or favour. Speaking to SABC News, Hill-Lewis said the process is about protecting the values of accountability, ethics and honesty in government rather than any individual or administration. He stressed that all findings must be guided by evidence and that […]
# An investigative report by News24 has revealed that businessman Ze Nxumalo allegedly financed a 3.5-million-rand private jet charter used by former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi for a three-day shopping trip to London in 2022. Reports claim payments were linked to companies holding lucrative municipal contracts during Mashazi’s tenure. Mashazi reportedly failed to declare […]
# Die Verkiesingskommissie het bydraes van altesaam 4,5-miljoen-rand tot die Veelparty-Demokrasiefonds gedurende die jongste verslagtydperk verwelkom. Die fonds het drie-miljoen-rand van Vodacom en 1,5-miljoen-rand van Standard Bank ontvang. Die Kommissie sê die skenkings weerspieël voortgesette steun vir Suid-Afrika se veelparty-demokrasie en regverdige politieke befondsing. Hy verwag dat die waarde en omvang van politieke skenkings sal […]
