SAHRC opens Gauteng water crisis inquiry on 19 May 2026
The SAHRC opened a Gauteng water crisis inquiry on 19 May 2026, questioning municipal managers over infrastructure failures and tanker corruption claims.
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Parliament passes Appropriation Bill, clearing the way for South Africa’s 2025 budget spending
The Appropriation Bill South Africa has been approved by Parliament, allowing government departments to begin spending according to the 2025 national budget.
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South Africa’s new national security strategy warns of rising threats to state stability
South Africa has unveiled a five-year national security strategy to counter threats such as terrorism, cybercrime, and foreign interference.
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SA launches the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum
The WSACF is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to address corruption risks in the water sector.
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Digital Transformation Roadmap to make it easier to access government services
The roadmap will be implemented as part of Operation Vulindlela Phase ll, as it focuses on implementing reforms in three new areas, including in digital transformation.
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Transformation Fund to drive inclusive economic growth
The Deputy President moved to recognise the involvement of the private sector in co-funding the initiative.
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South Africa’s coalition government is at risk of crumbling: why collapse would carry a heavy cost
It’s too soon to tell whether this is happening, but anecdotal evidence suggests there are some green shoots.
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Inside the government’s confused response to the US funding crisis
The government could have used emergency allocations to finance defunded services but has failed to do so.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the 2025 Budget Speech, announcing a VAT hike, spending priorities, and economic forecasts. Here’s everything you need to know.
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GNU minister salaries for 2024/2025 revealed: Here’s what you must know
The GNU, established after the 2024 national elections, saw an increase in executive positions, with the Cabinet growing to 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers.
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Elon Musk gets the job of his dreams in Trump administration
The plan set forth by DOGE is bold and focused, with Elon Musk tasked to conduct a complete “financial and performance audit of the entire federal government.”
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Hlabisa gazettes standard draft by-law to empower township economies
The department said the regulation also supports businesses with tailored resources, including permit registration processes and designated trading spaces, ensuring streamlined operations within municipal jurisdictions.
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Committee welcomes prevention of R3.47 billion in financial losses
This resulted in 500 MIs on material financial loss, 51 MIs on substantial harm to the general public, 66 MIs on substantial harm to public sector institutions and 9 MIs on misuse on material public resource.
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President calls for enhanced collaboration between national and provincial governments
The President was addressing a meeting between the National Executive and the Limpopo Executive Council, led by Premier Phophi Ramathuba, at the Polokwane Municipality Council Chamber in Limpopo on Friday.
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Eskom seizes Emfuleni municipality’s four bank accounts over R8bn debt
Eskom freezes Emfuleni Municipality's bank accounts over R8bn debt, impacting service delivery. Here's what it means and Eskom's larger debt challenges.
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Auditor-General report: Western Cape municipalities receive most clean audits
The Western Cape stands out as a beacon of good governance in the 2022-23 Auditor-General’s report, with 22 municipalities in the province achieving clean audits.
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Public Works Dept lost R300 million to cyber theft in 10 years
The Department of Public Works revealed a decade-long cyber theft of R300 million, with four officials suspended and investigations ongoing.
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Gayton McKenzie closes the tap on Mama Joy’s ‘superfan’ perks
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Ramaphosa unveils the GNU Cabinet: Here’s everything you must know
The new Cabinet includes a mix of veteran politicians and new faces. Key appointments include Paul Mashatile as Deputy President, John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, and Angie Motshekga as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.
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Ramaphosa announces GNU: How to watch live in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the new Cabinet for the government of national unity tonight at 21:00. Here’s how to watch live.
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In South Africa, the concept of a Government of National Unity is not new.
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South Africa drafts its first National AI Plan: Here’s everything you must know
South Africa has unveiled its first National AI Plan aimed at integrating artificial intelligence across various sectors.
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The Companies Amendment Bill could be adopted today: Here’s what it means
The Companies Amendment Bill, which aims to revise corporate governance in South Africa, is up for final adoption today.
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Cape Town ranks first in the Governance Performance Index
Cape Town leads South Africa’s metros in the 2024 Good Governance Africa Index, excelling in service delivery and economic development, according to the latest GPI report.
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2023 Corruption Perception Index: South Africa drops to its lowest-ever ranking
The 2023 Corruption Perception Index was released on Tuesday, and South Africa made history, yet again, for the wrong reasons.
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Irregular expenditure totalled R63.3 billion in 2022-23, Auditor-General reports
'The irregular expenditure disclosed in 2022-23 totalled R63.37 billion,' Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke revealed in this year's report.
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Five key takeaways from the 2023 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement
Here is a look at our five key takeaways from the 2023 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement delivered by Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday.
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Eskom 2023 annual returns show staggering net losses totalling R23.9 billion
Eskom's Energy Availability Factor also (EAF) worsened to 56.03%, a decrease from 62.02% in 2022.
