'A leader in her own right' - Ramaphosa pays tribute to 'fearless political activist' Zindzi Mandela . President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Zindzi Mandela as a "fearless political activist who was a leader in her own right".

"Zindzi Mandela was a household name nationally and internationally, who d...

'Cheap politicking': Mkhize slams the DA for Eastern Cape medical scooters criticism . With guns blazing, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has hit back at the Democratic Alliance's (DA's) criticism of the Eastern Cape's controversial medical scooters which, according to Mkhize, were never in...

Gauteng Premier David Makhura tests positive for Covid-19 . Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Friday announced that he will self-quarantine for two weeks after testing positive for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).

In a statement, the Premier explained he was ...

ANC launches economic reform paper . The ruling African National Congress (ANC), through its Economic Transformation Committee, on Friday launched the Covid-19 Economic Reform Discussion document, ‘Reconstruction, Growth And Transformatio...

SA mid-year population increases to estimated 59.62m . South Africa's mid-year population is estimated to have increased to 59.62-million in 2020, according to a report released on Thursday by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

"Gauteng continues to rec...

Least trusted government minister is Angie Motshekga, survey finds . Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has been the least trusted senior government official among South Africans for three weeks running, a survey by Ask Afrika has found.

A mere 48% of respondent...

Gauteng health dept explains comments about 1.5 million graves ahead of Covid-19 spike . The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has moved to explain Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku's comments on over 1.5-million grave sites being prepared.

On Wednesday, Masuku said more than 1.5-million gr...

Western Cape premier Winde tests positive for Covid-19 . Western Cape premier Alan Winde on Wednesday confirmed that he had contracted Covid-19 and entered into self-isolation.

"I received a positive test result for Covid-19 this morning, and I am in self-...

Eskom issues power alert due to 'constrained system' . South African power utility, Eskom on Wednesday issued an alert level one urging users to reduce electricity supply due to a constrained system.

"Eskom requests the public to reduce electricity usage...

Ramaphosa a spectator as Dlamini-Zuma faction claims more power – Steenhuisen . President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reduced to the role of seemingly helpless spectator as a faction in his government moves to consolidate power in an unconstitutional manner, opposition leader John St...