President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared in Parliament today to respond to oral questions in the National Assembly, in accordance with the parliamentary programme requiring him to account for government actions. Ramaphosa used his appearance to defend government’s economic and security agenda, while also confirming the dismissal of former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe. Responding to questions […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development with immediate effect, the Presidency confirmed today. In a short statement, the Presidency said an acting minister has been appointed while a permanent replacement is considered. Sindisiwe Chikunga, currently serving in the Presidency portfolio for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, will act
The long-running corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma is set to proceed on 1 February 2027, after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled in favour of the State and dismissed an attempt to further delay the matter. Judge Nkosinathi Chili found that repeated procedural and interlocutory applications could not be used to indefinitely postpone a