Politics
Auditor-general reveals discrepancies in SAPS’ crime data reporting
Police underreport some crime stats and overstate others, AG finds
POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: Khampepe commission to start public hearings into lack of TRC prosecutions
AU youth symposium will kick off with address by Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
SA shrugs off Trump’s G20 boycott over Afrikaner claims
International relations department dismisses US president’s claims as ‘regrettable’ and ‘misplaced’
Malusi Gigaba to surrender to police over state capture charges
The former minister is expected to face charges related to state capture at Transnet
Zuma suspends Hlophe over unilateral leadership changes in parliament
Party leader issues immediate suspension pending investigation
NSFAS pushes back as leadership crisis deepens
Acting CEO rejects allegations of governance breakdown and hostile working environment
Gauteng anticipates R3.6bn boost from G20 summit
Gauteng expects R3.6bn economic lift from hosting this month’s G20 summit
NSFAS board turmoil threatens student funding stability
Governance crisis as board chair resigns amid ‘operational paralysis’
Government ties metro funds to accountability by 2026
The government has completed its first independent assessment of metro performance as part of the second phase of Operation Vulindlela, with metros agreeing to eight accountability requirements.
EDITORIAL: Don’t let cheap polls steal conversations
Opaque, last-minute polls are narrative weapons. In the final stretch before an election, a well-timed, poorly sourced poll can shift turnout, trigger tactical voting and drown out the real issues.
NSFAS board chair resigns, citing ‘toxic’ environment
Reform may be disrupted by departure of Karen Stander, who says hostility in student aid agency created a ‘real and present danger’ to her family’s safety
POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: Ramaphosa to answer questions on gang violence and trade issues
Parliament to debate one-stop border post Bill on Tuesday amid migration concerns, while work continues on hosting of G20 summit
New framework adopted to keep GNU disputes discreet
Coalition partners pledge to deal with differences informally before approaching clearing house
EDITORIAL: MK’s rise in KZN: A political game changer
In KwaZulu-Natal, the coalition government faces instability as the National Freedom Party withdraws support, threatening the alliance between the ANC, IFP, and DA. Critics question MK's stability and ties to state capture.
ANC taps Rasool to regain Western Cape support
Former ambassador to US persuaded to spearhead party’s renewal in province


























