Politics & Governance
South Africa pushes UAE for expanded youth development partnership framework
South Africa and UAE explore deepened institutional cooperation on youth empowerment and skills development
Politics & Governance
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Currency Gains as Dollar Weakens; Gold Prices Climb
Emerging market currency strengthens as U.S. fiscal policy shifts commodity sentiment
Politics & Governance
Tshwane Mayor Charts Rightward Course as Global Governance Models Diverge
Enforcement-driven governance in Tshwane contrasts with institutional responsibility models elsewhere.
Politics & Governance
Electoral Commission Warns of Unfinished AI Safeguards Before November 2026 Vote
Regulatory gaps leave AI threats to local elections unaddressed by law.
Politics & Governance
Minister Proposes First Major Overhaul of South Africa's Free Power Scheme in 20 Years
Enrollment barriers, not allocation levels, block access to South Africa's electricity assistance program.
Politics & Governance
Parliament Flags Loophole: Fired Contractors Can Rebid for Mpumalanga Work
Oversight delegation identifies enforcement gap allowing terminated contractors to pursue new provincial work
Politics & Governance
Parliament Warns Court Ruling on Coastal Drilling Could Chill Investment, Jobs Push
Parliament signals regulatory overhaul needed after court halts offshore petroleum exploration.
Politics & Governance
Parliament's Gauteng Delegation to Press Officials on Unfulfilled Commitments
Gauteng oversight delegation to assess provincial progress on service delivery commitments.
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Stricter Mining Rules Face Scrutiny Over Enforcement Targets
Proposed amendments face criticism over whether they target profiteers or vulnerable workers
Politics & Governance
South Africa Takes Regional Helm: SADC Chairmanship Expands Ramaphosa's Governance Mandate
President Ramaphosa leads regional bloc through migration, trade and infrastructure priorities