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Justice Department says R498m paid in TRC reparations
CAPE TOWN, Tuesday 25 August 2026 — The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has paid approximately R498 million in […]
Lamola says predecessors must account for TRC case delays
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday 25 August 2026 — International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has told the inquiry into delayed Truth and Reconciliation […]
Steve Biko inquest clears funding hurdle for hearings
GQEBERHA, Tuesday 25 August 2026 — A funding dispute that delayed substantive hearings in the reopened inquest into the death […]
Matlala seeks court interdict in Madlanga Commission dispute
PRETORIA, Monday 24 August 2026 — Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has instructed his lawyers to seek an urgent court interdict […]
Government shifts infrastructure drive towards municipalities
CAPE TOWN, Monday 24 August 2026 — Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has placed municipal infrastructure at the […]
Madlanga Commission rejects Matlala postponement bid
PRETORIA, Monday 24 August 2026 — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has refused an application by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to […]
Cabinet Appointments & Reshuffles
Ramaphosa appoints Stella Ndabeni as acting Health Minister
PRETORIA, Monday 24 August 2026 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister Stella Ndabeni as acting Minister of Health until […]
ANC launches six-point plan for 2026 local government elections
JOHANNESBURG, Monday 24 August 2026 — The African National Congress has launched its 2026 local government election manifesto, setting out […]
ANC postpones mayoral candidate announcement to September
The ANC postponed its planned mayoral candidate announcement until September ahead of South Africa's November local government elections.
SACP launches local election manifesto for independent 2026 contest
The SACP launched its 2026 election manifesto as it prepared to contest elections directly and independently under its own name.
Constitutional Court leaves Ramaphosa impeachment public hearings paused
The Constitutional Court declined a direct appeal against the order stopping public hearings in the Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry.
DA launches 2026 local government manifesto in Johannesburg
The DA launched its 2026 local government election manifesto in Johannesburg, focusing on municipal governance, services and local economies.
South Africa formally proclaims 4 November local government elections
The 4 November 2026 local government election date was formally gazetted, closing the voters' roll and starting the election timetable.
Madlanga Commission recommends investigations and disciplinary proceedings
The Presidency disclosed recommendations from the Madlanga Commission's second interim report for investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
MK Party appoints Duduzane Zuma first deputy president in leadership overhaul
Jacob Zuma appointed Duduzane Zuma as MK Party first deputy president as part of a broader restructuring of the party's leadership.
DA and civil groups challenge Expropriation Act in Western Cape High Court
The Western Cape High Court began hearing constitutional challenges to the Expropriation Act from the DA and several civil organisations.
Nelson Mandela Bay losing over 60% of water, deputy minister warns
GQEBERHA, Monday 31 August 2026 — More than 60% of the water supplied through Nelson Mandela Bay is being lost […]
DA replaces 65% of eThekwini ward candidates ahead of election
DURBAN, Monday 31 August 2026 — The Democratic Alliance has unveiled candidates for all 112 wards in eThekwini, replacing a […]