Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has all but admitted defeat in the government's fight against rising fuel prices.

Motorists who use Gauteng roads will have to wait even longer to hear a final decision on the future of e-tolls.

The joint committee on ethics and members’ interests has been requested to investigate possible contraventions, but this will only apply to members who were serving in parliament when the alleged transgressions took place.

International relations and co-operation minister Naledi Pandor has denied that the country ever planned to give R50m in cash to Cuba.

'The conflict has exposed the inadequacy of the UN system and highlighted the need for serious attention to our repeated calls for substantive reform of the Security Council and the UN itself,' said Pandor.

Special Investigating Unit head Andy Mothibi told parliament on Wednesday his unit was dealing with cases involving R75.1bn of misused public money.

Small business development minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is promising better funding opportunities for small and medium enterprises

New Western Cape DA leader Tertuis Simmers was put in the spotlight as the man responsible for the collapse of coalition governments in the Western Cape.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on being elected for a second term to lead his country.

Parliament has confirmed the appointment of SA Local Government Association CEO Xolile George as its new secretary.