Politics Newsroom

Kenya hosts high-level summit focused on investment, trade and strategic partnership as France seeks to strengthen ties with African nations.

Affiliated with the March and March movement, traditional regiments took to the streets of Durban today in a major show of support for stricter immigration control.

The Impact Forum NPC leads a major mobilisation at the Department of Home Affairs as citizens push for urgent border control and job creation.

The City of Tshwane’s mayor has highlighted how unregulated foreign-owned businesses and cheap migrant labour are contributing to high local unemployment, reigniting a national debate.

Organisers say the march will highlight how foreign nationals are “taking jobs” from South Africans, with reports that 40 foreign nationals have been isolated for safety as tensions rise.

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has been sentenced following his conviction for hate speech, intensifying national debate over political expression, accountability and the limits of free speech in South Africa.

With the Iran conflict disrupting global energy markets, Ramaphosa has prolonged the high-level task team to shield South African households and businesses from rising fuel prices and inflation.

From fiery opposition to calculated coalition builder — Malema is repositioning the EFF as a potential decisive force in South Africa’s 2029 political landscape.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims Pretoria is blocking Starlink because he is not Black, reigniting fierce debate about BEE policy, foreign investment and digital inclusion.

From discreet Johannesburg boardrooms to quiet diplomatic dinners in Pretoria, a web of unelected players is forging new alliances that could redefine the 2029 election landscape.

A protest over a controversial ‘Nigerian king’ coronation spiraled into violence, exposing deeper tensions simmering beneath the surface.

From Gaza to Sudan and Ukraine, aid agencies face funding gaps, access constraints, and rising civilian suffering in what officials describe as a rapidly deteriorating global emergency.

Rising public pressure, protests and party positioning are reshaping the country’s policy direction.

One-year anniversary protest highlights growing public pressure on government over border control, jobs and service delivery.

The rise of coalition-era bargaining is reshaping decision-making, accountability and the way power is exercised across the country.

The Bozell apology may have eased immediate tension, but deeper strains between Washington and Pretoria are far from over.

New regional partnerships signal a shift in Africa’s counter-terrorism strategy

Pretoria asserts independent diplomacy amid rising U.S. pressure

Political shake-ups in two African nations raise concerns over democratic stability and opposition freedoms

Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks another term while opposition and youth groups push for political and economic change.

Commission probes alleged corruption, political interference and organised crime links inside South Africa’s intelligence structures.

A court ruling, a controversial chant, and a diplomatic rebuke expose deeper strains in Washington–Pretoria relations.

Home Affairs expands Smart ID services to bank branches, but public reactions reveal both optimism and anxiety over security, immigration enforcement, and the future role of the Post Office.

High-profile investigations across government departments, state institutions, and public procurement systems continue to test South Africa’s anti-corruption framework.

Individuals who expose corruption play a critical role in accountability, yet many face retaliation, legal pressure, and personal danger despite legal protections.

From public hearings to petitions and protests, South Africans play a direct role in shaping legislation and holding lawmakers accountable.

A deep dive into how the South African Constitution structures authority between Parliament and the Presidency, and why it matters for governance and accountability.

South Africa’s coalition government faces its most serious test yet as a controversial R200 billion tax adjustment triggers political backlash, market volatility, and questions about the stability of the Government of National Unity.

Durban’s new Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo monuments reignite discussions about priorities in city budgets amid ongoing service delivery challenges.

As the ANC-DA Government of National Unity navigates uneasy cooperation nationally, instability and recalibration in Johannesburg and Tshwane are becoming the real barometers of South Africa’s next political order.

Markets tumble 3.2% as Democratic Alliance accuses the President of betraying the poor, raising fears of investor flight and political instability.

South Africa takes the helm of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty review, positioning itself at the center of a renewed global push against atomic arms.

Luxury lifestyles, whistleblower testimony and an immigration system under siege as the SIU reveals a deep-rooted corruption network.

Historic inflation anchor locked in, but R200bn tax burden sparks GNU tensions and market uncertainty.

Speaking at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the former minister urged business leaders to rethink trade strategy, resilience, and South Africa’s global positioning.

Family of Zambia’s former president rejects poisoning claims and resists state involvement in funeral plans.

Civil society group challenges South Africa’s top leaders in a high-stakes legal fight that could reshape healthcare policy for generations.

Post-summit emphasis on ending violence in Sudan, eastern DRC, Somalia, Sahel, and beyond; AU maintains Sudan's suspension while condemning foreign interference and backing mediation efforts.

South Africa’s land reform debate has entered a pivotal new chapter. Recent policy amendments aim to accelerate the redistribution of land while providing legal certainty for current landowners. For farmers, investors, and rural communities alike, these changes signal both opportunity and uncertainty.

Energy liberalisation is advancing, but fiscal strain, grid bottlenecks and political durability will determine whether reform holds.

Beijing signals readiness to expand trade, climate collaboration and diplomatic engagement amid shifting global alliances.

South Korean intelligence reports suggest the teenage daughter of Kim Jong Un is nearing formal designation as a future leader, a move that could reshape regional security and diplomacy.

Officials, weak enforcement and criminal collusion slow efforts to recover derelict properties in South Africa’s largest city

A landmark legal ruling revives accountability for colonial-era mining deaths in Nigeria.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says criminal mining networks are draining revenue, endangering communities and undermining South Africa’s formal mining sector.

A resurfaced television report from the eve of the whites-only vote has reopened arguments over power, responsibility and reconciliation.

Government launches nationwide outreach to educate citizens before the State of the Nation Address.

Pretoria orders Israel’s senior envoy to leave within 72 hours, sharply escalating diplomatic tensions.

Advocate Dube will serve a seven-year term in one of South Africa’s key constitutional oversight roles.

Decision follows independent recommendations as government urges restraint amid economic pressure.

Xolani Khumalo hands himself over amid claims the case is politically motivated as crime and leadership scandals grip Ekurhuleni.

A court-mandated policy allowing documented non-citizens to access the R370 SRD grant resurfaces amid economic strain and social media outrage.