IEC banner. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is calling on political parties to help rebuild public trust as confidence in the country’s electoral processes and institutions declines. The IEC leadership has been on a week-long engagement with stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal including political parties. 🎯The IEC Commissioners concluded a five-day stakeholder engagement in KwaZulu-Natal from…
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has formally instituted legal proceedings against Economic Freedom fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, in the High Court in KuGompo City. This follows Malema’s allegation that Mabuyane fraudulently obtained his master’s degree from Fort Hare University. The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory. Premier’s spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga, says the courts are the appropriate platform to resolve…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the Public Global Inequality Dialogue at Wits University in Johannesburg. Live stream below:
The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court rules on the bail application of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and City of Ekurhuleni Manager Kagiso Lerutla. Live stream below:
File: Suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola briefing the media in Saulsville, 8 Dec 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police Commissioner. Meanwhile, General Fannie Masemola has been placed on precautionary suspension pending the conclusion of his case. He appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court this week, charged with…
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry, probing alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. Live stream below:
Moqhaka Local Municipality A council meeting meant to elect the new mayor and speaker of Moqhaka Local Municipality in the Free State has collapsed after 22 African National Congress (ANC) councillors failed to show up. The election of the mayor and speaker was set to take place after their sudden resignation on Monday. Chief whip for the The Moqhaka Community Forum, Morena Thebe,…
Former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. The former Head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Advocate Shamila Batohi has formally declined to continue giving evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria. In a statement Batohi says her decision to stop testifying is “considered and informed”. She says it was reached after “significant…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe seen in Parliament. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has requested a parliamentary inquiry into what it calls serious criminal matters surrounding the registration of vehicles donated by the Chinese Embassy to the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is alleged to have registered the…
SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event. The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently, following failed engagements with the African National Congress (ANC). The party briefed the media on Thursday in Braamfontein, accusing the ANC of issuing ultimatums to its members and taking what…
