Gwede Mantashe supporters want Eskom CEO André de Ruyter fired
Political allies of energy minister Gwede Mantashe want Eskom CEO André de Ruyter and COO Jan Oberholzer fired.
That is according to the DA member Benedicta van Minnen, who spoke to Rapport following a heated exchange between the...
Government officials splurge R1.3 billion on catering, accommodation
South Africa’s government officials, including ministers and deputy ministers, have spent over R1.3 billion on food, accommodation and entertainment over the past three years, City Press reported.
The figures were revealed in...
Post Office branches up for auction — R23.2 million minimum asking price
The South African Post Office (Sapo) has been fighting an uphill battle over recent years, and in the latest turn of events, it has put fourteen of its properties up for auction.
While most of the properties for sale are...
Naspers gave R1 million to the ANC in 2021
South African multinational holding company Naspers donated R1 million to the ANC in November 2021.
This was revealed in the latest Political Party Funding Declaration Report published by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on Tuesday.
So this is a new thread specially dedicated to SA Politics.
All current happenings or debates (should put it in quotes really since this is myBB) about SA's politics and political happenings should be held here. This will serve as a replacement to the infamous "DA is in total crisis" and "ANC...
South Africa's capital racks up R635 million Eskom bill — why it hasn't paid
Eskom's claim that the City of Tshwane owes the power utility R635 million is "somewhat disingenuous", according to the city's chief of staff, Jordan Griffiths.
"The nature of Eskom's communication with the city was...
DA-led opposition alliance will govern Pretoria
Six South African opposition parties agreed to form a coalition government in the Tshwane municipality, which includes the capital Pretoria, shutting out the African National Congress.
The municipality was among 70 where no party secured an...
The DA wants to rid its municipalities of Eskom
In a letter to City Press, Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse, said local government should take charge of electricity supply and end the failed Eskom model.
“Johannesburg, in particular, has the...
Real reason why "the system is offline" at Home Affairs offices
A lack of backup network links and outdated equipment are the real reasons Home Affairs branches' systems are often hit by long downtime.
This is according to Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Adrian Roos, who welcomed the support of...
South Africa faces national shutdown of IT infrastructure, warns DA
DA shadow minister of public enterprises Ghaleb Cachalia has warned that South Africa could face a national shutdown on its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure following the Transnet hack.
Last week, Transnet suffered a...
Gauteng paid Microsoft R318 million instead of R21 million because of a simple error
The Gauteng Department of Treasury has lost R6.8 million because it paid Microsoft Ireland in US dollars instead of rand.
Adriana Randall, the DA’s Gauteng Shadow MEC for finance and e-government, revealed the...
South Africa’s cyber security deal with China is concerning: DA
The recently signed Cyber Security Pact with China is cause for concern about South Africa’s attitude towards restrictions on Internet freedom, the DA says.
Split up Eskom: DA
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene should stop giving further financial lifelines to Eskom and restructure the embattled electricity provider
Electricity price hikes are coming: DA
The resignation of the National Energy Regulator of SA CEO Phindile Baleni will lead to hikes in the electricity price, said the DA
ANC wants to keep Eskom monopoly: report
The ruling party has resolved to prevent the liberalisation of South Africa’s electricity sector, according to BusinessDay
Zuma stole money SMS: democracy is the winner
Democracy and the right to freedom of speech were the true winners in a court battle over an SMS stating President Jacob Zuma “stole” taxpayers’ money