UDM leader Bantu Holomisa. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it supports the African National Congress (ANC)’s proposal to expand the 10-party coalition in the government of national unity (GNU). UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says the move would help stabilise the GNU and prevent it from being influenced by parties threatening to leave when disagreements…
NUM North East Region marches against retrenchments on in Rustenburg, North West on May 25, 2025. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says it will support any organisation that prioritises its mission to protect workers’ rights over political loyalty. The union has dismissed claims that it has abandoned the ANC ahead of the 2026 municipal…
File image | The GNU cabinet. The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) has described the African National Congress’ (ANC) plans to expand the Government of National Unity (GNU) as an attempt to cling to power. The ANC’s move to add more parties comes amid its rising tensions with the Democratic Alliance (DA), its largest GNU…
DA Leader John Steenhuisen. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has rejected the suggestion that more parties must be added into the Government of National Unity (GNU), stating that it would only further complicate things within the coalition. Steenhuisen was speaking at a press briefing today, where he revealed the DA’s plans to grow the…
Unisa building The Presidency says preparations for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process comply with the Public Finance Management Act. The University of South Africa (UNISA) will host the first National Convention at no cost, providing venues, catering and other services. In a statement, the Presidency says funding comes from existing NEDLAC…
New interim leader for the Congress of the People, Teboho Loate The Congress of the People’s (COPE) National Committee has appointed Teboho Loate as interim leader until the December 2025 elective congress. Founding leader, Mosiuoa Lekota is stepping back due to health reasons. Speaking at a media briefing in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, the party reaffirmed its…
PA leader Gayton McKenzie Political party ActionSA has lodged a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie for alleged racist remarks, including apartheid-era slurs. The party says it is also prepared to take the matter to the Equality Court. This comes after old social media posts…
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at the party’s NEC meeting in Germiston in the East Rand on August 4, 2025. The Presidency says the organising team for the National Convention has been restructured and is being reinforced by various social partners and civil society. This in an effort to ensure that the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa with his deputy Paul Mashatile, ministers and members of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group during the first inaugural meeting at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on July 11, 2025. Political analyst Kenneth Mokgatlhe has criticised the foundations that have withdrawn from the upcoming National Convention saying their decision has raised concerns….
EFF President, Julius Malema Malema Urges Action on celebrates Women’s Day, in Secunda Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says South African women must be empowered in order to fight poverty, unemployment and inequality. Malema says one of the crises that the country faces is the non-payment of maintenance by fathers, adding that all…
