Steenhuisen rejects suggestions for expansion of 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…

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UNISA to host the National Dialogue Convention

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…

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COPE eyes fresh start with new interim leader

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…

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Ramaphosa restructures National Convention organising team

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…

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Analyst slams foundations’ withdrawal from National Convention

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 Political analyst Kenneth Mokgatlhe has criticised the foundations that have withdrawn from the upcoming National Convention saying their decision has raised concerns….

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President Ramaphosa speaks to President Zelenskyy

President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with His Excellency Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. President Cyril Ramaphosa says that this afternoon he received a briefing from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine. Ramaphosa adds that Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa’s continued support in finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict and…

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MKP supports Zuma’s recent Morocco visit

UMkhonto weSizwe Party leader, Jacob Zuma The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK)Party has publicly endorsed former President, Jacob Zuma’s recent diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Morocco, reigniting debate over South Africa’s foreign policy stance on Western Sahara. [WATCH] MK Party’s Nathi Nhleko, reflecting on Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco, says, “We make it unequivocally clear, our…

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