SAHRC Chairman Rev. Chris Nissen The South African Human Rights Commission heads call that utterances made on the “Open Chat Podcast” should be addressed at the National Dialogue. The National Dialogue is a citizen-led process and is a chance for all South Africans from all walks of life to come together and help shape the…
Media collect accreditation for the National Convention at the Unisa Sunnyside Campus in Pretoria on August 14, 2025. The Convention Co-ordinating Committee has given the assurance that it will deliver a successful National Convention, which is the first public engagement of the National Dialogue. The two-day National Convention will start on Friday at the University…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi All MPs serving on the ad hoc committee looking into allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) says it’s importance cannot be underestimated. The committee will look into the allegations of threats to national security made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, last month. It has to…
South Africa’s National Dialogue starts on Friday, August 15, 2025 with a convention to outline its modalities. The dialogue aims to assess 30 years of democracy, identify challenges, and work towards a prosperous future. President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the National Dialogue as part of the Government of National Unity. LIVE STREAM:
The joint sitting of the Portfolio Committee on Police and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development in the National Assembly at Parliament on July 22, 2025. Parliament’s legal team has advised that judges can be called by the institution. The issue of having judges appear before the ad hoc committee dealing with KwaZulu…
Former ANCYL Secretary Sindiso Magaqa Former Umzimkhulu Municipal manager Zweliphansi Skhosana denies allegations that he was involved in the murder of former ANC Youth League Secretary General and Local councilor Sindiso Magaqa in 2017. Skhosana is applying for bail in the Umzimkhulu Magistrates Court in the south of KwaZulu-Natal. He was implicated as…
FILE | Action SA’s Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip addresses the media. ActionSA has joined the list of entities withdrawing from the upcoming National Dialogue due to concerns about the logistics of hosting it. The dialogue will take place at the University of South Africa (Unisa) in Pretoria on Friday. Last week, several legacy foundations withdrew…
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has described comments on Iran by Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya as reckless grandstanding, which comes as relations with the US remain fraught. In a statement, the DA says the comments made by…
National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza. The role of women in the democratic era, which began many years ago and included the apartheid era, was the topic of discussion at the National Assembly. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza officially opens the P20 Women’s Parliament on Wednesday. The event is part of the Women’s Month recognition and…
File Photo: Former President Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa at an event. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has turned to the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria in an urgent bid to revive its challenge against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence. This, after the…
