Government interventions slowly reducing poverty: Ramaphosa

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa says long-term government interventions are contributing to a gradual reduction in poverty levels in South Africa. Speaking at the party’s birthday Gala Dinner in the North West, Ramaphosa cited the latest Statistics South Africa Poverty Trends report, which shows a marked decline in poverty since…

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Mantashe must clarify remarks on unemployment: ANCYL

ANCYL President Collen Malatji addresses the crowd at the Peter Mokaba Memorial Lecture African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji says the party’s National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, must explain himself over his unemployment remarks. In an interview with SABC News, Mantashe linked youth unemployment to a lack of effort in applying for jobs. Malatji warned that if…

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Nzimande to retire after decades of being in govt and Parliament

Senior Cabinet minister and South African Communist Party leader Blade Nzimande. Senior Cabinet minister and South African Communist Party (SACP) leader, Blade Nzimande has announced plans to retire from government and Parliament, bringing to a close decades of work. Speaking to the SABC, Nzimande dismissed suggestions that his recent public interventions are aimed at protecting…

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Two killed in Primrose shack fire

Fire extinguishers seen on the ground as shacks burn. Two people were killed in the early hours of Saturday morning during a fire incident involving multiple shacks at the Marathon Informal Settlement in Primrose, east of Johannesburg. The exact cause of the fire is currently undetermined at this stage and the matter is under investigation…

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Suspect killed during police shootout near Mthatha

Scene of the shootout Eastern Cape police have fatally shot a suspect, on the R61 in Corhana near Mthatha. Provincial police spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana says the Police National Intervention Unit (NIU) acted on intelligence about a suspect in possession of illegal firearms. It is alleged that NIU members intercepted and tried to stop the vehicle,…

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LIVE: ANC January 8 Statement

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to reflect on the year that was, while outlining the party’s priorities and political messaging going into 2026 at the 114th anniversary celebrations at Moruleng outside Rustenburg. LIVESTREAM:

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