The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Minister Gayton McKenzie over alleged xenophobic remarks. The call comes after Ramaphosa addressed the nation on migration and border management amid growing concerns about anti-illegal immigration sentiment in South Africa. EFF MP Sam Matiase said the President should act against […]
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will soon send delegates to countries across Africa and other regions to explain the measures being implemented to address migration challenges. He made the remarks during a media briefing in Pretoria following talks with William Ruto. The move comes amid growing protests in South Africa over […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY – President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Assembly that South Africa’s Constitution remains the foundation of democracy and that the Presidency serves as a strategic centre to coordinate government, drive reforms and ensure delivery of national priorities. He said the economy is showing signs of recovery, with improved macroeconomic conditions, stronger revenue collection […]
A petition calling for the disbandment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has sparked debate over the institution’s role and relevance. Critics argue that the commission has failed to act impartially and accuse it of prioritising the rights of undocumented foreign nationals over broader public concerns, particularly around immigration and service delivery challenges. […]
JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg has intensified its revenue collection campaign by cracking down on customers who have failed to pay for municipal services. On Wednesday, Executive Mayor Dada Morero led raids on several properties in the Johannesburg CBD as part of the operation targeting defaulters. City Manager Floyd Brink said the operation aims […]
JOHANNESBURG- ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party’s National Executive Committee does not regard anti-illegal immigration protests as xenophobic. He was speaking during a media briefing on the outcomes of the ANC’s NEC meeting held over the weekend. His remarks come amid growing anti-illegal immigration marches across the country. Mbalula also called on government to […]
PRETORIA- Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says decisions on fuel price increases or decreases fall under the National Treasury, not his department. He made the remarks while presenting his department’s R2.86 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament. Mantashe explained that his role is limited to negotiating departmental funding allocations […]
PRETORIA- President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised recipients of this year’s National Orders, describing them as nation builders who have played a key role in shaping South Africa’s democratic journey. The honours recognise citizens and foreign nationals who have made a lasting contribution to democracy, equality, justice, and human dignity. Among the 38 recipients are prominent […]
GAUTENG- Democratic Alliance (DA) says the Presidency has received its request for a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into alleged corruption worth R2-billion in the City of Ekurhuleni. The party’s mayoral candidate in Ekurhuleni, Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, says the alleged fraud took place through manipulated municipal bills and invoices. The DA says it first raised concerns […]
KwaZulu-Natal Premier and IFP chairperson Thami Ntuli has rejected accusations that the province is xenophobic, insisting that communities in KZN live peacefully with foreign nationals. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the party’s unveiling of its Johannesburg mayoral candidate. Ntuli said recent protests in Gauteng and KZN over undocumented […]