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Saturday, March 29, 2025

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Fire-damaged Parliament restoration project: Costs surge by over 65% to R3. 3 billion

Fire-damaged Parliament restoration project: Costs surge by over 65% to R3. 3 billion

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 8h ago

Parliamentary officials justify a staggering 65% budget increase for restoring fire-damaged buildings, claiming the R3. 3 billion cost stems from project complexity rather than mismanagement, amid scrutiny over contractor appointments.

ActionSA exposes 12-year scandal of missing COP17 bicycles in eThekwini

By Bongani Hans | Published 9h ago

ActionSA has uncovered that hundreds of bicycles donated by the Global Environment Facility to eThekwini Municipality 12 years ago have either disappeared or deteriorated due to neglect. While the municipality claims they've been put to good use until becoming unroadworthy, ActionSA argues they could have benefited underprivileged children instead.

ActionSA exposes 12-year scandal of missing COP17 bicycles in eThekwini

ActionSA exposes 12-year scandal of missing COP17 bicycles in eThekwini

Mashatile vows government support for Post Office despite 'dead horse' claims

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 9h ago

Mashatile vows government support for Post Office despite 'dead horse' claims

Finance minister: SANDF to retain R5bn DRC mission budget despite withdrawal plans

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 11h ago

Finance minister: SANDF to retain R5bn DRC mission budget despite withdrawal plans

Former President Thabo Mbeki ‘not surprised’ at Rasool's dismissal from the US

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published 14h ago

Former President Thabo Mbeki ‘not surprised’ at Rasool's dismissal from the US

Fikile Mbalula confirms ANC is navigating budget talks with key parties amid calls for VAT hike reconsideration

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published Mar 28, 2025

Fikile Mbalula confirms ANC is navigating budget talks with key parties amid calls for VAT hike reconsideration

R2 billion Parliament restoration on track for 2026 completion after fire damage

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published Mar 28, 2025

R2 billion Parliament restoration on track for 2026 completion after fire damage

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula says 'Kill the Boer' chant is irrelevant in current politics

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published Mar 28, 2025

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula says 'Kill the Boer' chant is irrelevant in current politics

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Eskom’s unexpected load shedding sparks concerns over energy reliability

Eskom’s unexpected load shedding sparks concerns over energy reliability

EFF: We will continue chanting 'kill the Boer, kill the farmer' until they turn blue and green

EFF: We will continue chanting 'kill the Boer, kill the farmer' until they turn blue and green

Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus

Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

AfriForum, Solidarity hit back at ANC | 'We never called for sanctions against South Africa'

By Hope Ntanzi | Published Mar 28, 2025

AfriForum, Solidarity hit back at ANC | 'We never called for sanctions against South Africa'

AfriForum, Solidarity hit back at ANC | 'We never called for sanctions against South Africa'

Budget battle: Godongwana reveals DA's prior support for VAT increase

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published Mar 28, 2025

Budget battle: Godongwana reveals DA's prior support for VAT increase

Budget battle: Godongwana reveals DA's prior support for VAT increase

AfriForum seeks international legal avenues against 'Kill the Boer' chant

By Hope Ntanzi | Published Mar 28, 2025

AfriForum seeks international legal avenues against 'Kill the Boer' chant

AfriForum seeks international legal avenues against 'Kill the Boer' chant

MKP battles internal divisions ahead of crucial KZN by-elections, says Mchunu

By Bongani Hans | Published Mar 28, 2025

MKP battles internal divisions ahead of crucial KZN by-elections, says Mchunu

MKP battles internal divisions ahead of crucial KZN by-elections, says Mchunu

DA urges Ramaphosa to condemn Malema's 'Kill the Boer' chant after court dismisses AfriForum appeal

By Simon Majadibodu | Published Mar 28, 2025

DA urges Ramaphosa to condemn Malema's 'Kill the Boer' chant after court dismisses AfriForum appeal

DA urges Ramaphosa to condemn Malema's 'Kill the Boer' chant after court dismisses AfriForum appeal

Big cracks form in GNU | DA demands ANC scrap Expropriation Act in exchange for VAT hike support

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published Mar 28, 2025

Big cracks form in GNU | DA demands ANC scrap Expropriation Act in exchange for VAT hike support

Big cracks form in GNU | DA demands ANC scrap Expropriation Act in exchange for VAT hike support

Decades of Poison: Zambia’s Toxic Toll and Mining's Unpaid Debt

By Banthati Sekwala | Published Mar 28, 2025

Decades of Poison: Zambia’s Toxic Toll and Mining's Unpaid Debt

Decades of Poison: Zambia’s Toxic Toll and Mining's Unpaid Debt

Trump: the wave of the right and the plight of the left

By Cole Jackson | Published Mar 28, 2025

Trump: the wave of the right and the plight of the left

Trump: the wave of the right and the plight of the left

No official US Ambassador to SA yet | Embassy sets record straight on Bozell

By Thabo Makwakwa | Published Mar 28, 2025

No official US Ambassador to SA yet | Embassy sets record straight on Bozell

No official US Ambassador to SA yet | Embassy sets record straight on Bozell

G20 Summit | Calls mount for accountability and sustainable growth in Gauteng

By Hope Ntanzi | Published Mar 28, 2025

G20 Summit | Calls mount for accountability and sustainable growth in Gauteng

G20 Summit | Calls mount for accountability and sustainable growth in Gauteng

The Changing US-Russia Relationship Under Trump: A Catalyst for Multipolarity?

By Chloe Maluleke | Published Mar 28, 2025

The Changing US-Russia Relationship Under Trump: A Catalyst for Multipolarity?

The Changing US-Russia Relationship Under Trump: A Catalyst for Multipolarity?

A Possible Coup in Congo: Tshisekedi’s Fragile Hold on Power

By Sesona Mdlokovana | Published Mar 28, 2025

A Possible Coup in Congo: Tshisekedi’s Fragile Hold on Power

A Possible Coup in Congo: Tshisekedi’s Fragile Hold on Power

AfriForum condemns Constitutional Court ruling on 'Kill the Boer' chant

By Thabo Makwakwa | Published Mar 28, 2025

AfriForum condemns Constitutional Court ruling on 'Kill the Boer' chant

AfriForum condemns Constitutional Court ruling on 'Kill the Boer' chant

DA and EFF clash over controversial Sandton Drive renaming to Leila Khaled Drive

By Hope Ntanzi | Published Mar 28, 2025

DA and EFF clash over controversial Sandton Drive renaming to Leila Khaled Drive

DA and EFF clash over controversial Sandton Drive renaming to Leila Khaled Drive

Zuma appoints Mpiyakhe Fanyana Limba as new treasurer general for MK Party

By Simon Majadibodu | Published Mar 28, 2025

Zuma appoints Mpiyakhe Fanyana Limba as new treasurer general for MK Party

Zuma appoints Mpiyakhe Fanyana Limba as new treasurer general for MK Party

Government and AfriForum's farm murder statistics dispute escalates amid US tensions

By Thabo Makwakwa | Published Mar 28, 2025

Government and AfriForum's farm murder statistics dispute escalates amid US tensions

Government and AfriForum's farm murder statistics dispute escalates amid US tensions

SA-US relations won't be 'cured' by White House changes, warns analyst

By Theolin Tembo | Published Mar 28, 2025

SA-US relations won't be 'cured' by White House changes, warns analyst

SA-US relations won't be 'cured' by White House changes, warns analyst