South Africa: EFF Says 'No Thanks' to Mk Party Push to Oust KZN Premier

The Economic Freedom Fighters say they will join the KwaZulu-Natal debate but will not vote on the MK Party motion. The Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress work… Read more »

South Africa: Lesufi Vows G20 Clean-Up Will Not Stop

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the service delivery push that started before the G20 summit will continue across Johannesburg. Residents like Tshepiso Moshe fear… Read more »

Africa: World Backs South Africa As G20 Deal Passes Without the Usa

South Africa pushes ahead at the G20 summit after the United States walks out of all talks and rejects climate change in the final declaration. President Cyril Ramaphosa says… Read more »

South Africa: Violence Erupted As Operation Dudula Targets G20 Summit

A police officer was injured after Operation Dudula members attacked officers with pepper spray and thrown objects near the Nasrec Expo Centre. Protesters tried to block roads used… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Hands Over G20, Takes Charge of IBSA Summit

· South Africa ended its G20 term and took over leadership of IBSA, a forum for South-South cooperation. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Declares War On Gender-Based Violence At G20 Summit

Ramaphosa has declared gender-based violence a national crisis, with new courts, training and a R5-billion emergency fund to fight it. South Africans are staging a national… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Refuses to Hand Over G20 to US Junior Official

The United States is boycotting the G20 summit in Johannesburg, claiming South Africa is mistreating white Afrikaner farmers. South Africa says it will not hand over the G20… Read more »

South Africa: Mokgotsi Admits Lying to the Commission

Brown Mogotsi told the Commission that King Misuzulu and police general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi were recruited by the CIA, but offered no evidence. Brown Mogotsi admitted lying under… Read more »

South Africa: Mbalula Says Gigaba Must Step Down After Corruption Charges

Former minister Malusi Gigaba appeared in court on charges linked to dodgy R54-billion locomotive deals at Transnet. Gigaba is expected to step aside from all ANC and government… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Ready for G20 Despite US Snub

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that no United States officials will attend the G20 summit, calling their absence a "boycott of politics". Minister Ronald Lamola said South… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Motorists Warned of Road Chaos During G20 Summit

Major highways and city roads in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni will be closed on 22 and 23 November for high-security convoys. Roads will be completely shut when leaders'… Read more »

South Africa: Government's New Plan Sends Rand to Strongest Level in Three Years

The government cut the inflation target from four point five percent to three percent, making investors believe South Africa will control spending and keep rates high. Foreign… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says G20 Will Go Ahead Without U.S. and Argentina

Cyril Ramaphosa says in Cape Town the G20 summit will happen despite the United States and Argentina saying they are not attending. Donald Trump rejects the summit agenda as… Read more »

South Africa: King Misuzulu Marries Third Wife in Quiet Royal Ceremony

The royal wedding between King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Queen Nomzamo Myeni went ahead in Nongoma despite low attendance and controversy. Few royal family members attended the… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes Bold Stand Against Greed At G20

South Africa made equality a top priority for its G20 presidency and commissioned a global report on wealth and income inequality. The report shows the richest 10% hold 74% of… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Signs and Traffic Lights Vandalised in Suspected Sabotage

Streetlights, traffic lights and G20 signage near Nasrec have been damaged in what officials say is a coordinated act of vandalism. Premier Panyaza Lesufi warns of "roguish… Read more »

South Africa: GBV Shutdown Planned Ahead of G20 Summit in Johannesburg

South Africans are being urged to join a national shutdown on 21 November to protest against gender-based violence and femicide. Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Residents Celebrate As Water Finally Returns

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says water is finally flowing again in Westbury and Coronation after years of dry taps and protests. The city is fixing old pipes, cutting illegal… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Says He's Ready to Move On After Parliament Showdown

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu told Parliament he's glad to explain his decision to shut down the political killings task team. Members of Parliament questioned Mchunu over links… Read more »

South Africa: Old Ulundi Legislature Gets R100 Million Makeover for Buthelezi

Premier Thami Ntuli led a sod-turning ceremony to begin the R100-million restoration of the old KwaZulu Legislature in Ulundi. The building, once visited by Margaret Thatcher,… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Backtracks As Ramaphosa Left Out of Task Team Shutdown

Senzo Mchunu told Members of Parliament that Ramaphosa was not consulted before the political killings task team was disbanded, contradicting his earlier statement. He also… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Refuses to Speak On Task Team Shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa refuses to comment on claims that he backed disbanding a team looking into political killings. Police minister Senzo Mchunu and commissioner Fannie… Read more »

South Africa: Police Raid Brown Mogotsi's Business

National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed officers are at Brown Mogotsi's business in Seweding village in Mahikeng as part of an ongoing investigation. … Read more »

South Africa: Spy Chief Suspended After Complaint to Parliament

President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Inspector-General Imtiaz Fazel after a complaint about his behaviour reached Parliament's intelligence committee, which has started an… Read more »

South Africa: Suspended Minister Mchunu Fights to Clear His Name in Parliament

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu is set to testify for two days before Parliament's ad hoc committee looking into claims of corruption and interference in police operations. … Read more »