Herman Mashaba’s political party: Name, policies, and where he’ll run

The former Mayor of Johannesburg is launching a new political party this winter. But what will…

Ramaphosa’s COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme kicks in as promised

The COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in April, is fully operational as…

COVID-19: Eastern Cape police commissioner tests positive

The Eastern Cape’s top cop has tested positive for COVID-19 but is reportedly in good health…

‘Patel did not downplay COVID-19 impact on economy,’ says DTIC

The DTIC has moved to provide context for utterances made by Ebrahim Patel, regarding the impact…

Lesotho PM Thomas Thabane ‘will quit on Wednesday’

The prime minister said he expected to submit his resignation letter on Wednesday but did not…

Saudi Arabia to enforce 24-hour curfew from May 23 to 27

Saudi Arabia will enforce a 24-hour curfew and total lockdown from May 23 (Ramadan 30) to…

‘One student one laptop’: EFF calls on the State to supply resources

The EFF is calling on the Department of Higher Education to provide laptops and data for…

Trevor Manuel accused of making call to ‘sacrifice black lives’

The ANC stalwart’s criticism of some lockdown laws has not gone down well with the EFF.…

Proposed ban on cooked food distribution could threaten relief efforts

Draft regulations before the Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu propose the banning of cooked food…

Nurses Day: Ramaphosa praises South Africa’s frontline workers

“Nurses are central to our achievement of a better life for all South Africans,” says President…