Politics

Mcebisi Jonas, special envoy to President Cyril Ramaphosa, has urged South Africa to deepen its participation in trade with the EU and global south platforms to launch the economy to new levels of growth as global trade fragmentation continues.

Political analyst Prof Susan Booysen says most measures announced were extensions of existing policy rather than bold new departures

South Africa will push ahead with breaking up power utility Eskom and creating a standalone company to run the transmission grid, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, a key reform being monitored closely by international investors.

Lukhanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, is testifying at the Khampepe commission of inquiry in Pretoria on Friday.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continues hearing witness testimony in Pretoria on Friday

President outlines new measures to tackle organised crime and gangsterism

The president’s comments come amid residents’ frustration over Johannesburg’s water issues

President Cyril Ramaphosa has resolved to deploy soldiers to communities under siege from gangsters in the Western Cape and illegal mining activities in Gauteng.

Moderate tone acknowledges successes and the ongoing challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday.

The lead investigator in the Emmanuel Mbhense killing has told the Madlanga commission she is confident she will secure a conviction when the matter goes to court.

As South Africa prepares for the state of the nation address, political and labour leaders say President Cyril Ramaphosa must confront the country’s deepening economic and service delivery crises.

‘My vehicle was shot at while I was travelling with my children,’ said Nomsa Masuku

Cachalia was speaking at the integrated law enforcement parade in Cape Town on Thursday morning, led by police commissioner Fanie Masemola.

Water and sanitation deputy minister David Mahlobo has warned that urgent pipe replacement and expanded storage infrastructure are critical if Johannesburg hopes to stabilise its fragile water system.