Politics
WATCH: January 8 clouds election outlook
The ANC’s January 8 celebrations have raised fresh questions about the party’s electoral strength. Business Day TV speaks with political analyst Asanda Ngoasheng about what the turnout signals for the party's election outlook.
US to vote on Agoa renewal this week
Senate approval and US President Donald Trump’s signature are required as South Africa’s eligibility remains in question
By Jana Marx
Ramaphosa slams Afriforum and Solidarity for ‘undermining the constitution’
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has lashed out at Afriforum and Solidarity, accusing them of trying to forge a regime change in the country.
By Kgothatso Madisa
National Freedom Party withdrawal threatens KZN coalition stability
NFP’s exit could trigger provincial government collapse, analysts say
By Luyolo Mkentane
South Africa ‘will not interfere’ with US refugee programme for white Afrikaners
US and South African officials reached an agreement during a closed-door meeting in late December to allow the US to continue its effort to bring white South Africans to the US as refugees, an internal meeting summary reviewed by Reuters showed.
By Reuters
Outgoing NPA head Batohi backs successor Mothibi
Outgoing NPA head Shamila Batohi expressed confidence in her successor, Andy Mothibi, appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the NDPP. Batohi prepared a comprehensive report for Mothibi, detailing risks and unfinished work.
By Kgothatso Madisa
Mixed reactions to Andy Mothibi’s appointment as NPA head
The appointment of Andy Mothibi as the new NPA head has been met with mixed reactions from various political parties. While the ANC's justice committee welcomed the move for restoring confidence in the justice system, the DA criticised the decision.
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
POLITICAL YEAR AHEAD: Coalition challenges loom as parties prepare to face off in local government elections
In 2026, South Africa's political landscape will be dominated by the upcoming municipal elections, which will challenge local governance and coalition stability before the ANC's 2027 conference.
By Thando Maeko
ANC’s loss of dominance now looks irreversible, says Bonang Mohale
Mohale says ANC decline marks structural shift in South Africa’s political order
By Thando Maeko
Numsa re-enters the tripartite alliance fray
Numsa eyes reconciliation with Cosatu, signalling a potential shift in labour dynamics
By Natasha Marrian
Kenyan nationals arrested for violating SA immigration laws
The operation raises diplomatic concerns amid tense SA-US relations
By Thando Maeko
KZN premier Ntuli survives no-confidence vote as legislature descends into chaos
KZN legislature disrupted as Ntuli narrowly survives no-confidence vote in 39-40 split
By Thando Maeko
King Dalindyebo to meet King Misuzulu and Jacob Zuma
The office of King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo of the AbaThembu nation says he will undertake a working visit to KwaZulu-Natal to engage in consultative meetings with King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and former president Jacob Zuma.
By TimesLIVE
PODCAST | Ramaphosa safe for now: Experts say he’s a skilful politician and contenders want him to stay
The party’s president has framed ANC renewal and the GNU as wins. Would-be successors want him to stay, but local government elections will decide his fate
By Bulelani Nonyukela
EFF pushes Paul Mashatile to testify on family link to R80bn lottery licence
Mashatile challenged by EFF over family ties in R80bn lottery licence case
By Kabelo Khumalo
