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Polity Audio ArticlesCachalia seeks Cabinet approval to appoint Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as new Hawks head
Cachalia seeks Cabinet approval to appoint Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as new Hawks head Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has initiated the formal process to…
Polity Audio ArticlesGOOD, RISE Mzansi carve up Gauteng, W Cape to fight fragmentation
GOOD, RISE Mzansi carve up Gauteng, W Cape to fight fragmentation As South Africa prepares for the November Local Government Elections, Polity is engaging with…
Polity Audio ArticlesSouth Africa economy estimated to be 4.9% bigger after rebasing
South Africa economy estimated to be 4.9% bigger after rebasing South Africa's economy was estimated to be 4.9% larger than previously reported after a…
Polity Audio ArticlesAI, ultra-cheap disinformation threatens voter trust – experts
AI, ultra-cheap disinformation threatens voter trust – experts As South Africa prepares for the highly anticipated local government elections, the intersection…
Polity Audio ArticlesSouth Africa risks return to money-laundering grey list
South Africa risks return to money-laundering grey list South Africa faces a significant risk of returning to the Financial Action Task Force's grey list…
Polity Audio ArticlesRISE Mzansi, GOOD to merge at ‘earliest opportunity’, as Zibi punts systemic change in final election push
RISE Mzansi, GOOD to merge at 'earliest opportunity', as Zibi punts systemic change in final election push As South Africa prepares for the November Local…
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Ramaphosa receives final report on Iran's participation in naval exercise
Ramaphosa receives final report on Iran's participation in naval exercise President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially received the final report from the…
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Hill-Lewis warns against ‘coalition chaos’, urges Capetonians to secure DA majority
Hill-Lewis warns against 'coalition chaos', urges Capetonians to secure DA majority Ahead of next week's highly anticipated local government elections, DA…
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Ramaphosa deploys army to KZN to curb anti-immigrant violence
Ramaphosa deploys army to KZN to curb anti-immigrant violence President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 510 members of the South African…
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EFF, Ramaphosa congratulate Brazil’s Lula on fourth term
EFF, Ramaphosa congratulate Brazil's Lula on fourth term President Cyril Ramaphosa and the EFF have extended congratulations to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio…
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Ramaphosa credits SARS recovery with boosting public finances, funding social wage
Ramaphosa credits SARS recovery with boosting public finances, funding social wage President Cyril Ramaphosa has credited the post-State capture recovery of…
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Moody's says South Africa's budget update is credit positive
Moody's says South Africa's budget update is credit positive Moody's Ratings said in a report released on Monday that South Africa's medium-term budget policy…
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ANC orders Gwede Mantashe to apologise over sexist remarks
ANC orders Gwede Mantashe to apologise over sexist remarks
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MKP removes SG over communication, administrative breakdowns
MKP removes SG over communication, administrative breakdowns The MKP has relieved its secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo of his duties, appointing Lindiwe…
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BOSA envisions merit-based governance, professionalism to rescue collapsing metros
BOSA envisions merit-based governance, professionalism to rescue collapsing metros As South Africa prepares for the November Local Government Elections, Polity…
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Ramaphosa urges business to prioritise youth potential over experience
Ramaphosa urges business to prioritise youth potential over experience President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a direct appeal to the South African business…
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Industry, civil society, academia welcome Treasury’s fiscal discipline amid weak growth
Industry, civil society, academia welcome Treasury's fiscal discipline amid weak growth Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) views the…
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‘Better to under-promise, over-deliver’ – ActionSA shifts strategy for local elections
'Better to under-promise, over-deliver' – ActionSA shifts strategy for local elections As South Africa prepares for the November Local Government Elections…
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South African inflation rises modestly but bigger fuel-driven jump seen in October
South African inflation rises modestly but bigger fuel-driven jump seen in October South Africa's inflation rate rose modestly in September, data showed on…
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R10bn in temporary fuel-levy relief announced amid record fuel prices
R10bn in temporary fuel-levy relief announced amid record fuel prices Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced another round of temporary reductions to the…
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National Treasury lowers 2026 growth outlook to 1.2% warns of elevated risks
National Treasury lowers 2026 growth outlook to 1.2% warns of elevated risks The National Treasury has lowered its growth outlook for 2026 to 1.2% from its…
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South Africa must prepare for potential loss of US trade benefits, Ramaphosa says
South Africa must prepare for potential loss of US trade benefits, Ramaphosa says President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the country must prepare for…
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BofA, BNP see South Africa rating upgrade after budget
BofA, BNP see South Africa rating upgrade after budget South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to signal the country's commitment to fiscal…
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Structural, financial deficiencies in metros actively restricting economic growth – City Risk Monitor
Structural, financial deficiencies in metros actively restricting economic growth – City Risk Monitor South Africa's major municipalities are facing severe…
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S Africa targets 1.3m unregistered children with early childhood development reforms
S Africa targets 1.3m unregistered children with early childhood development reforms Government is hosting the second Bana Pele Leadership Summit in Gauteng…
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South Africa on path to investment-grade rating, Investec says
South Africa on path to investment-grade rating, Investec says South Africa stands a good chance of regaining its investment-grade credit rating within two…
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South Africa set for brighter fiscal outlook in Wednesday's mid-term budget
South Africa set for brighter fiscal outlook in Wednesday's mid-term budget South Africa's finance minister is expected to present an improved fiscal outlook…
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Kganyago says rand resilience cushioning South Africa from shock
Kganyago says rand resilience cushioning South Africa from shock South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the rand has held up well despite…
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Ramaphosa reinstates suspended police chief
Ramaphosa reinstates suspended police chief South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday he was reinstating the country's police chief, six months…
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ANC calls for mobilisation, unity following landmark ConCourt ruling in IEC candidate nominations case
ANC calls for mobilisation, unity following landmark ConCourt ruling in IEC candidate nominations case The ANC has launched a powerful call to action, urging…
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NPA denies issuing arrest warrants for March and March leaders
NPA denies issuing arrest warrants for March and March leaders The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has categorically denied issuing warrants of arrest…
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South Africa's central bank governor Kganyago sees upside risks to inflation
South Africa's central bank governor Kganyago sees upside risks to inflation Rising global energy prices and food costs continue to pose upside risks to…
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ConCourt rules in favour of ANC over candidate lists, DA raises ‘serious precedent concerns’
ConCourt rules in favour of ANC over candidate lists, DA raises 'serious precedent concerns' The ANC has won its case against the Independent Electoral…
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Mashatile warns of 'new generation of challenges' as AI, unemployment impact S African workers
Mashatile warns of 'new generation of challenges' as AI, unemployment impact S African workers Deputy President Paul Mashatile declared on Wednesday that while…
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Moody’s says South Africa is on right track for rating upgrade
Moody's says South Africa is on right track for rating upgrade South Africa is heading in the right direction for its first credit-rating upgrade by Moody's…
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Judge us on what we have done, DA says as it eyes majority win in election
Judge us on what we have done, DA says as it eyes majority win in election As South Africa prepares for the November Local Government Elections, Polity is…
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Joburg Water depot upgrade to strengthen service delivery
Joburg Water depot upgrade to strengthen service delivery The Johannesburg Water Depot upgrade in Randburg, being undertaken by the City of Johannesburg's…
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Zuma released from hospital – reports
Zuma released from hospital – reports Former South African President Jacob Zuma was discharged from hospital after being admitted last week, eNCA reported on…
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SA’s record Class of 2026 begins final exams amid calls for systemic reform
SA's record Class of 2026 begins final exams amid calls for systemic reform The Class of 2026 officially commenced the final National Senior Certificate (NSC)…
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Former Home Affairs officials arrested for issuing fraudulent passports to non-nationals
Former Home Affairs officials arrested for issuing fraudulent passports to non-nationals Two former Home Affairs officials have been arrested for fraudulently…
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Sibiya ‘dishonourably discharged’ from SAPS
Sibiya 'dishonourably discharged' from SAPS The South Africa Police Service (SAPS) on Monday confirmed that Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has been…
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Expanding, transforming South Africa’s agricultural base a must – Ramaphosa
Expanding, transforming South Africa's agricultural base a must – Ramaphosa South Africa's population continues to grow and with it, so does the demand for…
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South Africa blames disinformation as anti-migrant protests turn violent
South Africa blames disinformation as anti-migrant protests turn violent Anti-migrant protests in two South African cities including Johannesburg's Soweto…
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Home Affairs backtracks from attempt to comply with ConCourt refugee ruling, amid public safety concerns
Home Affairs backtracks from attempt to comply with ConCourt refugee ruling, amid public safety concerns Following violent anti-migrant protests that rocked…
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South African Navanethem "Navi" Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African Navanethem "Navi" Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her…
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ANC seeks to correct ‘false narratives’ over immigration ruling, pending labour Bill
ANC seeks to correct 'false narratives' over immigration ruling, pending labour Bill The ANC has called on South Africans to reject "false narratives"…
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Ministerial Committee warns of fake news as ConCourt ruling triggers influx at refugee centres
Ministerial Committee warns of fake news as ConCourt ruling triggers influx at refugee centres The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration (IMCM) has…
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High Court overturns government's Black empowerment code for legal sector
High Court overturns government's Black empowerment code for legal sector A South African court has overturned a Black economic empowerment code for the legal…
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Mashatile urges National Dialogue committee to resolve governance issues ahead of elections
Mashatile urges National Dialogue committee to resolve governance issues ahead of elections Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised that the immediate…
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Mistra warns fragmentation will make 2026 coalition talks complex
Mistra warns fragmentation will make 2026 coalition talks complex The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) released the third edition of its…
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South Africa to establish new Commission to oversee State firms
South Africa to establish new Commission to oversee State firms South Africa intends establishing a commission chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa to…
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South Africa drops to 87 in global economic freedom ranking
South Africa drops to 87 in global economic freedom ranking South Africa has ranked eighty-seventh out of 165 countries and territories in the 'Economic…
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Parties, union demand fuel price relief ahead of Budget
Parties, union demand fuel price relief ahead of Budget The unprecedented hikes in fuel prices have triggered widespread outrage, prompting political parties…
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Voters urged to ‘rescue’ Joburg from ‘corrupt crime-council ecosystem'
Voters urged to 'rescue' Joburg from 'corrupt crime-council ecosystem' Voters must use the upcoming local government elections to rescue Johannesburg from a…
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NGO critiques local govt failures ahead of elections, launches voter tool
NGO critiques local govt failures ahead of elections, launches voter tool As South Africa approaches its local government elections, non-governmental…
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DA launches relentless final campaign push following surge in latest polls
DA launches relentless final campaign push following surge in latest polls The DA has announced it will work relentlessly over the next month to secure…
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Court orders oral evidence over Dlamini-Zuma’s ANC vote-buying claims
Court orders oral evidence over Dlamini-Zuma's ANC vote-buying claims In a major legal development shaking the ANC, the High Court has directed that the…
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Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warns
Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warns Rising energy costs, a super El Nino and soaring borrowing costs are increasing pressure on…
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Fuel subsidies may top $1tr as Iran war drags, UN says
Fuel subsidies may top $1tr as Iran war drags, UN says Governments around the world are running out of room to shield consumers from higher energy prices…
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Mass shootings show the face of South African murder is changing
Mass shootings show the face of South African murder is changing On a recent Saturday night, a minibus taxi drew up to a tavern in the gold-mining town of…