South Africa

South Africa’s court system has been abused by powerful people: five ways to stop it

After a battle of about four years to secure the removal of South Africa’s public protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the country’s parliament finally delivered the coup de grace in early September. Parliamentarians voted to impeach her just a month before her term was due to end. President Cyril Ramaphosa subsequently removed her ...

By Narnia Bohler-Muller Divisional Executive, Developmental, Capable and Ethical State research division, Human Sciences Research Counci 11 days ago

President declares Special Official Funeral Category 1, to honour Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral, Category 1, at Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal.

By The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa 13 days ago

President to engage with Parliament on executive lifestyle audits and BRICS benefits for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa will outline progress on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in the implementation of lifestyle audits for members of the executive and the enhancement of service delivery to communities.

By The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa 22 days ago

Petrol and Diesel price increase on the horizon

The Automobile Association (AA) has warned of record increases in the price of diesel ahead of the upcoming monthly adjustments.

By Neo Poho 24 days ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa removes Advocate Mkhwebane from office

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with Section 194(3) (b) of the Constitution, removed Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane from the Office of the Public Protector on the grounds of misconduct and incompetence.

By The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa 12 days ago

Mangosuthu Buthelezi: the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa’s history

Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century. He was one of the last of a generation of black South African leaders who influenced the transition from the white minority aparthei...

By Henning Melber Extraordinary Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria 15 days ago

President Ramaphosa to officiate annual Police Commemoration Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 03 September 2023, join families of police officers and reservists who lost their lives in the line of duty, at the annual South African Police Service (SAPS) Commemoration Day.

By The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa 24 days ago

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"China will help us modernise electricity infrastructure" - Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa believes China would help South Africa move with speed to modernise electricity infrastructure to immediately minimise the effects of load shedding.

Neo Poho·28 days ago

Deputy President Mashatile undertakes an Official Visit to South Sudan

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as a Special Envoy to South Sudan, will undertake an official visit to the Republic of South Sudan from 28 – 31 August 2023.