The South African Constitution. Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel says many people point to the disjuncture between the promise of the country’s constitution and the lived reality of millions of South Africans. He believes the fault doesn’t lie with the constitution. Nel was speaking during a panel discussion in Pretoria on…
Councillor Miyelani Chauke is sworn in as the new Executive Mayor of Vhembe District Municipality in Limpopo on 08 May 2026. The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has removed two mayors from their positions. Vhembe District Municipality’s new executive mayor, Miyelani Chauke, has replaced Fredah Nkondo. Chauke was inaugurated in a special council sitting in Thohoyandou. In Tzaneen, Odas Ngobeni is set to replace Gerson Molapisane. Party…
Consumers are encouraged to manage their debt before asset seizure The US-Israel war on Iran has continued to exert significant pressure on consumers globally. This is according to the Market Research Foundation’s latest Marketing All Products (MAPS) survey. The war has resulted in high energy costs, which have in turn disrupted supply chains and impacted…
A panel discussion reflecting on 30 years of the South African Constitution Public Service Commissioner Dr Somadoda Fikeni has described the country’s constitution as a solid document, but says the problem lies with its implementation. He says the constitution can provide a visionary framework for a society based on human rights and equality. However, Dr…
President’s Phala Phala farm Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni says the office of the Public Protector, the South African Reserve Bank, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) all stand accused of abdicating their responsibilities in the Phala Phala saga. All four institutions dealt with the matter and found no wrongdoing…
Flood, Waves, Splash image. The Northern Cape government says it is intervening to mitigate the impact of severe weather conditions in the John Taolo Gaetsewe Municipality after three people died as heavy rain caused floods. Eighty-five villages have been affected, and 26 bridges have been damaged. Twenty-six schools have been affected, disrupting lessons for Thirteen-thousand learners….
Premier of the North West Province, Lazarus Mokgosi. North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi could face perjury charges. The SABC has reliably learnt that Mokgosi is among the five witnesses who testified before the North West provincial legislature’s ad hoc committee and may have committed perjury. The committee was investigating allegations of misconduct against Mokgosi. This…
FILE | Stormy Weather signpost. The Western Cape government has strengthened disaster readiness measures ahead of two intense cold fronts expected to affect parts of the province from Sunday to Tuesday. Provincial Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Minister, Anton Bredell, says disaster management centres across all districts, including Cape Town, are on high alert. This is…
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she feels vindicated after the Constitutional Court ruled on the Phala Phala matter yesterday. The court ruled that the National Assembly had acted unlawfully in 2022 when it voted to reject an independent panel’s report. The panel had found President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to…
Paraffin being filled in a bottle. The rising fuel and paraffin prices make it increasingly difficult for many residents in informal settlements and low-income earners to keep warm. This week saw temperatures drop significantly, bringing cold and wet weather conditions across the country. In Gauteng, residents of Chicken Farm informal settlement in Soweto say they…
