South African Politics

Migrants make up just 4% of SA’s population, official data shows as anti-foreigner rhetoric… The Zimbabwean06:13
Media experts seek stronger African action against South Africa’s xenophobic violence ThisDay Live15:11
28 foreign nationals arrested in Hammarsdale compliance raid Eyewitness News12:27
Aisi celebrates 20 years of strengthening South Africa’s aerospace industry defenceWeb11:40
The women running South Africa’s economy The Africa Report11:04
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads 2026 National Women's Day Commemoration, 9 Aug South African Government17:44

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DA plans to allow private-sector firms to provide municipal services Times LIVE23:19 8-Aug-26

Trump’s Foreign Aid Priority? Investigating Crime Against White South Africans Truthout19:14 8-Aug-26

DA launches election manifesto in Joburg with promises to end corruption Eyewitness News18:07 8-Aug-26

Newspaper column mocks Mutharika’s South Africa trips: ‘It’s become his unofficial State House… Nyasa Times16:09 8-Aug-26

‘South Africans have heard enough empty promises’: DA unveils municipal elections plan Times LIVE15:20 8-Aug-26

South Africa: Support for Companies to Showcase Products At Expo AllAfrica11:36 8-Aug-26

DA launches local election manifesto at Joburg's Mary Fitzgerald Square Eyewitness News11:30 8-Aug-26

DA promises ‘ordinary life’ as Hill-Lewis puts municipalities at heart of election pitch Times LIVE11:16 8-Aug-26

Migrants make up just 4% of SA’s population, official data shows as anti-foreigner rhetoric… The Zimbabwean06:13 8-Aug-26

In the last 7 days

President Cyril Ramaphosa leads 2026 National Women's Day Commemoration, 9 Aug South African Government17:44 7-Aug-26

Government calls on South Africans to unite behind Banyana Banyana South African Government17:24 7-Aug-26

South Africa: Jacob Zuma’s political twins – Duduzile vs Duduzane The Africa Report17:00 7-Aug-26

Media Experts Seek Stronger African Action Against South Africa’s Xenophobic Violence ThisDay Live15:11 7-Aug-26

Court hears Reserve Bank found no forex violations by Mapisa-Nqakula Times LIVE14:47 7-Aug-26

Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong leads Milestones of Freedom Campaign in Western Cape, 11-12 Aug South African Government14:41 7-Aug-26

28 foreign nationals arrested in Hammarsdale compliance raid Eyewitness News12:27 7-Aug-26

AISI celebrates 20 years of strengthening South Africa’s aerospace industry defenceWeb11:40 7-Aug-26

Voters’ roll closes tonight: What you need to know ahead of 2026 local government elections IOL11:23 7-Aug-26

Durban-based Chinese factory shut down over health & safety hazards Eyewitness News11:15 7-Aug-26

The women running South Africa’s economy The Africa Report11:04 7-Aug-26

South Africa's Clothing Industry Is Learning a Difficult Lesson About Labour and Economic Dependence IOL11:02 7-Aug-26

Corona names Zakes Bantwini brand ambassador in culture-led marketing play bizcommunity.com10:27 7-Aug-26

Breaking | It's official: Sa votes on November 4 IOL09:31 7-Aug-26

FIKILE MOYA | Zeroing in on AI disinformation in elections Eyewitness News09:19 7-Aug-26

MALAIKA MAHLATSI | Black women in South Africa need and deserve to rest Eyewitness News08:59 7-Aug-26

National Treasury on AIIB and South Africa signing USD500 million loan to strengthen climate-resilient urban services South African Government08:31 7-Aug-26

South Africa already upgraded by Bond Market as rating firms lag Engineering News07:56 7-Aug-26

South Africa’s defence industry is financially constrained, but resilient Engineering News07:25 7-Aug-26

2026 local government elections: D-Day for eligilbe voters to register Eyewitness News05:27 7-Aug-26

South Africa recalls envoy after he is spotted at Jacob Zuma-Ajay Gupta meeting Indian Express01:14 7-Aug-26

Lufthansa Boeing 747 from Johannesburg is declaring an emergency and diverting to Brazzaville AIRLIVE.net22:24 6-Aug-26

South Africa: Companies Engage 'Top Talent' At Uct Job Expo AllAfrica20:04 6-Aug-26

South Africa pushes for Africa-wide migration talks Morning Star18:39 6-Aug-26

South Africa: Media Statement - Social Services Committee Engages the South African National Aids Council AllAfrica18:15 6-Aug-26

South Africa recalls envoy over presence at event with one of the Gupta brothers Hindustan Times15:40 6-Aug-26

Thousands expected at DA’s election manifesto ‘promise to South Africans’ Times LIVE15:13 6-Aug-26

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation AllAfrica13:55 6-Aug-26

Sadc Summit: Senior officials urged to tackle security, economic and climate challenges IOL13:41 6-Aug-26

Eskom warns grid reform may jeopardise finances, rattle lenders Engineering News13:24 6-Aug-26

South Africa assumes the Chairship of SADC Standing Committee of Senior Officials, as the region prepares for the 46th… Southern African Development Community (Press Release)12:32 6-Aug-26

South Africa’s GDP could plunge 8 percent this year because of pandemic United Nations Development Programme (Press Release)12:22 6-Aug-26

Sadc Summit 2026: Durban prepares to host leaders amid regional economic and security challenges IOL11:59 6-Aug-26

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: Launch of inaugural Girls in STEM Programme South African Government11:37 6-Aug-26

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: STEM programme launch South African Government11:27 6-Aug-26

Hrdc urges Malawi govt to reveal cost and authority behind president’s South Africa trip Nyasa Times11:05 6-Aug-26

China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Other International Organizations in… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China10:06 6-Aug-26

Durban's water supply issues: Councillor proposes real-time outage alerts IOL09:31 6-Aug-26

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launches South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation, 12 Aug South African Government09:14 6-Aug-26

Southern Africa: Malawi and South Africa Sign Customs Deal to Crack Down On Trade Fraud Worth Billions AllAfrica08:21 6-Aug-26

Malawi and South Africa sign customs deal to crack down on trade fraud worth billions Nyasa Times04:07 6-Aug-26

Việt Nam's diplomacy resilient, responsible and forward-looking: ambassadors Viet Nam News02:22 6-Aug-26

Government of South Africa partners with J-PAL Africa to support evidence-based policymaking The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab20:06 5-Aug-26

WC Treasury dept says Cape Town remains province's economic powerhouse Eyewitness News18:21 5-Aug-26

Zimbabwe, South Africa discuss third Beitbridge bridge at Victoria Falls transport talks NewsDay, Zimbabwe17:13 5-Aug-26

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India BBC16:17 5-Aug-26

Minister Dina Pule leads an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme in Rustenburg, 7 Aug South African Government15:10 5-Aug-26

Mutharika departs for South Africa as reports on trip spark uncertainty Nyasa Times15:03 5-Aug-26

S. Africa pushes for migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis ABC News14:12 5-Aug-26

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance leads land reform lawsuit Semafor14:04 5-Aug-26

Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm phase one enters commercial operation Energy Global14:00 5-Aug-26

South African court reinstates state pension fund chief Semafor13:53 5-Aug-26

DIRCO draws up framework to guide international travel of former presidents Eyewitness News13:26 5-Aug-26

South Africa: DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis’s 100-day milestone passes unmarked The Africa Report13:05 5-Aug-26

Minister Lamola recalls SA High Commissioner to India Sooklal following Zuma-Gupta 'meeting' Eyewitness News12:56 5-Aug-26

'Accountability cannot be selective': ActionSA slams decision not to sanction India envoy Anil Sooklal ... IOL12:14 5-Aug-26

Minister Ronald Lamola: South Africa's foreign policy priorities and international developments South African Government12:04 5-Aug-26

Minister Ronald Lamola: International developments relating to South Africa’s foreign policy priorities and programmes South African Government11:54 5-Aug-26

South Africa: Telecoms Crisis Continues to Paralyse Joburg - - With No Solution in Sight Until End-August AllAfrica11:50 5-Aug-26

Minister Enoch Godongwana on Public Investment Corporation High Court Judgement South African Government11:33 5-Aug-26

Denel tells Parliament about net profits, rising revenues, but financial constraints Engineering News11:25 5-Aug-26

Defence Industry Lekgotla outlines five-point plan to grow South Africa’s defence exports defenceWeb11:15 5-Aug-26

Milestone as GBVF Council ropes in civil society Eyewitness News10:33 5-Aug-26

Watch live | Minister Lamola briefing on Sa foreign policy developments Times LIVE09:33 5-Aug-26

Kganyago urges SA to gamble on economic growth News2407:58 5-Aug-26

South Africa: Govt Vows to Intensify Health Corruption Fight - South African News Briefs - August 5, 2026 AllAfrica07:51 5-Aug-26

A Bond That Must Never Be Broken (Part 2) Leadership, Nigeria07:26 5-Aug-26

Zimbabweans flee xenophobic violence in South Africa. What next? The Zimbabwean04:22 5-Aug-26

No Eft, just cash: court hears about Mapisa-Nqakula’s R1.7m home renovation spree Times LIVE03:47 5-Aug-26

South Africa targets September digital ID readiness under MyMzansi roadmap Biometric Update17:53 4-Aug-26

Screenshots expose deleted MBC story on Mutharika’s hush-hush South Africa trip Nyasa Times16:30 4-Aug-26

Transport Minister orders forensic probes into R1bn PRASA security contracts Eyewitness News14:49 4-Aug-26

Analyst says era of dominant political parties is over Eyewitness News14:39 4-Aug-26

South Africa: Media Alert - Committee to Be Briefed By Dbsa On the Implementation of Tourism Infrastructure Projects AllAfrica12:40 4-Aug-26

Minister Ronald Lamola brief media on international developments relating to South Africa’s foreign policy priorities… South African Government12:36 4-Aug-26

Neutralising South Africa’s Xenophobic Excesses ThisDay Live12:24 4-Aug-26

Government takes Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces South African Government12:06 4-Aug-26

Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong strengthens government communication and nation branding with the KwaZulu-Natal… South African Government11:35 4-Aug-26

Opening of Mpumalanga hospital reignites debate of payment of foreign nationals’ healthcare Eyewitness News11:26 4-Aug-26

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli delivers keynote address at the 2026 Youth in Action Expo, 5 Aug South African Government09:32 4-Aug-26

Advocacy group seeks to rope in volunteers to monitor local govt polls Eyewitness News07:42 4-Aug-26

South Africa: Water Crisis Turns Deadly in Durban - South African News Briefs - August 4, 2026 AllAfrica07:36 4-Aug-26

March and March rejects politics, says it plans to become 'an AfriForum for black South Africans' IOL06:43 4-Aug-26

DA backs Cape Town’s bid to expand Metro Police powers Eyewitness News06:41 4-Aug-26

Mapisa-Nqakula trial: SANDF contractor’s dogy dealings cost husband top military job, court told Eyewitness News06:41 4-Aug-26

A bond that must never be broken (2) The Daily Trust05:31 4-Aug-26

As Bishop Lavis mourns another gang shooting victim, Cape Town pushes for metro police powers Times LIVE03:53 4-Aug-26

[Reporter's Eye] Even worse than South Africa match — KFA hearing Asia Today01:12 4-Aug-26

I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa BBC00:48 4-Aug-26

City of Cape Town says Metro Police equipped to carry out criminal investigations Eyewitness News18:57 3-Aug-26

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa urges South Africans to register before election proclamation South African Government16:38 3-Aug-26

Political party registrations surge to 620 before elections, says IEC Times LIVE16:30 3-Aug-26

Mapisa-Nqakula trial: Ex-Sandf general denies helping wife secure military tenders Times LIVE15:48 3-Aug-26

Minister Gayton McKenzie clarifies funding framework of sport in South Africa South African Government14:24 3-Aug-26

Minister Leon Schreiber launches new Home Affairs online services South African Government14:24 3-Aug-26

President Cyril Ramaphosa on the independent Transmission System Operator South African Government13:31 3-Aug-26

City of Cape Town escalates fight for Metro Police investigative powers Eyewitness News13:21 3-Aug-26

Zimbabwe: Why South African traditional leaders met Mnangagwa regarding xenophobic violence The Africa Report13:04 3-Aug-26

Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 5 August 2026 South African Government12:17 3-Aug-26

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Declares National Disaster After South Africa Bus Tragedy Claims 11 Lives AllAfrica11:08 3-Aug-26

Big read | Hidden in plain sight: 30 years of Presidency highs and bitter lows Times LIVE10:22 3-Aug-26

Minister David Maynier leads SA Agulhas II send-off to Marion Island, 3 Aug South African Government10:21 3-Aug-26

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