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DRC's President Felix Tshisekedi. File photo.
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DRC’s Tshisekedi raises prospect of third term and vote delay, angering opposition

Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he was open to standing for a third term.

MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela. File photo.

Immigration crisis: We must reject tribalism, says MKP

'Tribalism neither hides nor resolves the structural challenge of illegal immigration, it affects South Africans and all ethnic groups and deepens divisions among those most affected,' says MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela

Roelf Meyer. Picture: JEREMY GLYN

Ramaphosa names political veteran Roelf Meyer as next US envoy

Vincent Magwenya confirms that Meyer has been selected as SA’s ambassador to the US

Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen talking to the media before the start of the DA federal congress at Gallagher Convention Centre.

DA power shake-up on the table as leadership race heats up

The DA is heading into a high-stakes elective congress this weekend with sweeping constitutional changes — and a looming leadership transition — set to test the party’s direction

DA delegates sing during the first day of the 2026 DA Federal Congress at Gallagher Convention Centre
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Power shake-up on the cards as DA holds day 1 of elective conference

All the latest at the DA’s elective conference

EFF President Julius Malema.

EFF not electing Joburg mayoral candidate before polls

Party says leadership will emerge from ward councillors

President Cyril Ramaphosa and US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III in Pretoria, on April 8 2026.  Picture: Jairus Mmutle/GCIS/Reuters

Non-interference is golden rule, Cyril Ramaphosa tells new diplomats to SA

Ramaphosa warns US ambassador and others against interfering in host country affairs

A committee is expected to present proposed relief measures to the government of national unity at an ordinary meeting on Wednesday.

Cabinet to weigh further fuel relief to ease looming cost of living spike

Gwede Mantashe 'will continue to review fuel pricing' after suspension of fuel levy

Parliament’s portfolio committee on communications and digital technologies discussed regulations around digital media.

MPs question SA’s outdated digital media regulations as podcasts surge

MPs hold roundtable to understand social and economic opportunities and pitfalls of podcasting

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis will contest the DA’s top post of federal leader in April.

DA federal leader race pits Hill-Lewis against Dyonase

Federal congress draws record field for key party posts

A Prasa train.

Prasa talks rail revival as fuel price hikes ‘highlight need for better public transport’

Private vehicle owners face steep price hikes.

MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe.

Zuma reinstates MK Party’s Hlophe after suspension review

The Umkhonto weSizwe Party has reinstated John Mandlakayise Hlophe as its first deputy president and parliamentary leader.

A sign points toward a voting station.

Small parties to lose ‘kingmaker’ role in proposal to reshape local government

Proposed amendment would raise threshold for parties to qualify for council seats

National Treasury deputy director-general for tax and financial sector policy Chris Axelson.

Treasury mulls access to retirement pot to ease financial woes

Move has support from Cosatu, but pension industry has concerns

Dereleen James introduces ActionSA’s Zero Tolerance Corruption Bill.

ActionSA pushes for harsher corruption sentences in new bill

ActionSA has introduced a bill in the South African Parliament proposing mandatory minimum prison sentences for corruption and stricter reporting requirements for financial crimes.