Employment initiatives are not an election ploy: Nxesi
Minister Thulas Nxesi has again defended his department’s employment initiatives.
ANC confident of unseating DA in Western Cape: Mashatile
Deputy president Paul Mashatile says ANC is confident of unseating DA in Western Cape
GOOD party calls for Mapisa-Nqakula to resign
She is accused of soliciting a bribe from a contractor amounting to millions of rands.
Special leave for the Speaker has to be granted by NA: Naidoo
Naidoo says special leave in this case cannot be a decision by Mapisa-Nqakula on her own.
SABC Bill halted due to lack of time before new administration
Civil society groups have previously called for the draft legislation to be withdrawn.
SAA to self-sustain for 18 months, Takatso deal called off: Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister says SAA will be able to sustain itself for up to 18 months.
AG identifies irregularities worth R14.3 bln from government entities
The AG briefed Parliament’s Standing Committee on the Auditor-General.
Nzimande seeks report on degrading initiation acts at Stellies
A secret room has been discovered in the residence.
Treasury stands by fiscal consolidation decisions
Treasury does not agree with sentiments that fiscal consolidation is internationally criticised.
End of load shedding is in sight: Ramokgopa
The Electricity Minister has insisted that the end of load shedding is indeed in sight.
Pro-poor policies benefiting badly performing schools: Motshekga
Basic Education Minister says there is evidence that the schooling system is working.
The NHIF will not be ruined by corruption: Phaahla
The Health Minister says the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will be safe from corruption.
SA has played a leading role on the international stage: Pandor
Speaking during the SONA debate, Pandor says SA has played a leading role on the international stage
Community group bemoans selling of RDP houses by beneficiaries
Beneficiaries of RDP houses are allowed to sell it after eight years.
My success in office must be rated by the public: Ramokgopa
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says his success in office must be rated by the public.
City of Cape Town closes several roads ahead of SONA
City of Cape Town has closed various roads ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA)
Youth must grab employment opportunities created for them: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the youth to make the most of employment opportunities
National Assembly to vote on Hlophe, Motata’s fate on 21 Feb
NA to vote on the fate of WC Judge President Hlophe and retired Judge Motata on February 21.
Parliament amends joint rules to prevent disruption of SONA
Parliament says it has amended its joint rules to prevent the disruption of SONA
Budget cuts pose threat to women and children shelters
Shelters rely on just under 50% of their funding from the government.