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The DA has questioned why ANC MP Dr Malusi Gigaba has stepped aside from ANC roles but not in Parliament: "Parliament cannot be held to a lower ethical standard than the ANC."
DA urges corruption-accused Malusi Gigaba to step aside from parliament duties
"Parliament cannot be held to a lower ethical standard than the ANC," DA says.
currentaffairsza.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The DA has questioned why ANC MP Dr Malusi Gigaba has stepped aside from ANC roles but not in Parliament: "Parliament cannot be held to a lower ethical standard than the ANC."
South Africa is a founding G20 member "in its own name and right," President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
Defiant Ramaphosa rebuts Trump’s ‘insults’ and asserts South Africa’s G20 membership
South Africa is a founding G20 member "in its own name and right," President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
currentaffairsza.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 AM
South Africa is a founding G20 member "in its own name and right," President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
The US will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 and will stop all payments and subsidies to the country immediately, President Donald Trump has declared.
US will not invite South Africa to 2026 G20, Donald Trump declares
The US is also cutting off all payments and subsidies to South Africa, Trump says.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The US will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 and will stop all payments and subsidies to the country immediately, President Donald Trump has declared.
The Public Protector is set to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa following a complaint by MK Party.
Public Protector to investigate Cyril Ramaphosa after MK Party complaint
MK Party says it regards the probe as "essential to restoring credibility to the highest office in the Republic."
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Public Protector is set to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa following a complaint by MK Party.
SAHRC has faulted the Department of Water and Sanitation for failing to address racial and gender disparities in its leasing processes along Hartbeespoort Dam.
SAHRC uncovers 'disturbing' racial bias in Hartbeespoort Dam land allocations
Learn about the alarming racial discrimination practices in land allocation at Hartbeespoort Dam exposed by a recent SAHRC report.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
SAHRC has faulted the Department of Water and Sanitation for failing to address racial and gender disparities in its leasing processes along Hartbeespoort Dam.
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala claims Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi wanted an alleged torture victim to withdraw IPID charges against him.
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala claims failure to fulfil promise to Mkhwanazi led his arrest
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala claims Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi wanted an alleged torture victim to withdraw IPID charges against him.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala claims Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi wanted an alleged torture victim to withdraw IPID charges against him.
Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants will battle for the Carling Knockout trophy on 6 December 2025 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Here’s when tickets for Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Carling Knockout final go on sale
The highly anticipated game is scheduled for Saturday, 6 December 2025 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants will battle for the Carling Knockout trophy on 6 December 2025 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Shoprite has revealed a Black Friday grocery basket for less than the R370 SASSA SRD grant.
What SASSA’s R370 SRD grant can buy at Shoprite this Black Friday
Shoprite has revealed a mix of Black Friday deals and ongoing "low-price combos" for less than the R370 SASSA SRD grant.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Shoprite has revealed a Black Friday grocery basket for less than the R370 SASSA SRD grant.
South Africa is bracing for exclusion from G20 meetings during the United States presidency in 2026, according to reports.
South Africa braces for G20 exclusion during US presidency: report
Washington may also push for South Africa's removal from the G20 altogether.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
South Africa is bracing for exclusion from G20 meetings during the United States presidency in 2026, according to reports.
The portal's launch follows a recent Constitutional Court ruling that restored citizenship to thousands of South Africans.
Rectifying past injustices: Home Affairs unveils portal to restore citizenship rights
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has launched a citizenship portal for eligible South Africans to reinstate their lost citizenship.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The portal's launch follows a recent Constitutional Court ruling that restored citizenship to thousands of South Africans.
The ANC in the Western Cape claims Premier Alan Winde misled the provincial legislature and the public regarding crime statistics.
Alan Winde faces ANC substantive motion for 'misleading' provincial legislature
ANC in Western Cape has filed a substantive motion against Premier Alan Winde for allegedly misleading the legislature on crime data.
currentaffairsza.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The ANC in the Western Cape claims Premier Alan Winde misled the provincial legislature and the public regarding crime statistics.
Attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has requested a last-minute postponement of his testimony before Parliament's ad hoc committee.
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala threatens to urgent court bid to postpone testimony
Matlala's lawyer claims he has not had enough time to consult and prepare for his testimony.
currentaffairsza.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has requested a last-minute postponement of his testimony before Parliament's ad hoc committee.
Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe is the most preferred choice for the next ANC President, a new poll by the Social Research Foundation shows.
Patrice Motsepe polls highest in ANC race to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa
However, Motsepe has repeatedly expressed reluctance to run for the top job.
currentaffairsza.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe is the most preferred choice for the next ANC President, a new poll by the Social Research Foundation shows.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has obtained an interdict prohibiting Brown Mogotsi from repeating "false and defamatory" allegations against him.
Fikile Mbalula wins defamation order against Brown Mogotsi
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has obtained an interdict prohibiting Brown Mogotsi from repeating "false and defamatory" allegations against him.
currentaffairsza.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has obtained an interdict prohibiting Brown Mogotsi from repeating "false and defamatory" allegations against him.
MTN SA's Black Friday promotion runs from 24 November to 7 December 2025 and applies to both new and existing customers.
MTN SA launches Black Friday deals on data, home internet, devices and accessories
MTN SA's Black Friday promotion runs from 24 November to 7 December 2025 and applies to both new and existing customers.
currentaffairsza.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
MTN SA's Black Friday promotion runs from 24 November to 7 December 2025 and applies to both new and existing customers.
A South African adaptation of global comedy format "The Office" will premiere on Showmax in January 2026 as "Die Kantoor."
‘The Office’ Afrikaans adaptation ‘Die Kantoor’ coming to kykNET and Showmax
A South African adaptation of global comedy format "The Office" will premiere on Showmax in January 2026 as "Die Kantoor."
currentaffairsza.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
A South African adaptation of global comedy format "The Office" will premiere on Showmax in January 2026 as "Die Kantoor."
Impersonators of Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga have tried to extort money or solicit bribes from members of the public.
Warning of threats and extortion by Mbuyiseli Madlanga impersonators
Impersonators of Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga have tried to extort money or solicit bribes from members of the public.
currentaffairsza.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Impersonators of Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga have tried to extort money or solicit bribes from members of the public.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) the greenlight to investigate alleged financial misconduct at South African Tourism Board.
South African Tourism Board faces SIU probe over alleged financial irregularities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised an SIU probe into alleged financial irregularities at the South African Tourism Board.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) the greenlight to investigate alleged financial misconduct at South African Tourism Board.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has denied wrongdoing in the alleged mercenary recruitment scheme to Russia, saying she was in fact its first victim.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says she was a victim of Russia ‘mercenary scheme’
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has denied wrongdoing in the alleged mercenary recruitment scheme to Russia, saying she was in fact its first victim.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has denied wrongdoing in the alleged mercenary recruitment scheme to Russia, saying she was in fact its first victim.
The eagerly awaited animated sequel "Zootropis 2" is releasing on the same day Ster-Kinekor is offering its Black Friday deal.
Ster-Kinekor reveals Black Friday movie ticket and combo deal
The eagerly awaited animated sequel "Zootropis 2" is releasing on the same day Ster-Kinekor is offering its Black Friday deal.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The eagerly awaited animated sequel "Zootropis 2" is releasing on the same day Ster-Kinekor is offering its Black Friday deal.
The DA says it is filing a parliamentary ethics complaint against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for her alleged role in the matter of 17 South Africans trapped in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
More trouble for Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla as DA takes action
The DA says it is filing a parliamentary ethics complaint against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for her alleged role in the matter of 17 South Africans trapped in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The DA says it is filing a parliamentary ethics complaint against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for her alleged role in the matter of 17 South Africans trapped in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Errol Musk, the father of US billionaire Elon Musk, has claimed that the ANC sought a $100 million donation from Elon.
Errol Musk claims ANC sought $100m donation from Starlink owner Elon
Errol Musk, the father of US billionaire Elon Musk, has claimed that the ANC sought a $100 million donation from Elon.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Errol Musk, the father of US billionaire Elon Musk, has claimed that the ANC sought a $100 million donation from Elon.
22 players in the 54-man preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 AFCON are from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Broos packs Bafana’s AFCON preliminary squad with Sundowns and Pirates players
22 players in the 54-man preliminary Bafana squad for AFCON are from the Bucs and Masandawana.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
22 players in the 54-man preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 AFCON are from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
DIRCO has spent R41.9 million on South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) so far, Minister Ronald Lamola has revealed.
How much taxpayers have paid for South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel
DIRCO has spent R41.9 million on South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) so far, Minister Ronald Lamola has revealed.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
DIRCO has spent R41.9 million on South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) so far, Minister Ronald Lamola has revealed.
The official trailer for animated musical "David" has dropped ahead of the film's 19 December 2025 cinema release.
South African cinemas that will show Cape Town-produced ‘David’ as trailer drops
The official trailer for animated musical "David" has dropped ahead of the film's 19 December 2025 cinema release.
currentaffairsza.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The official trailer for animated musical "David" has dropped ahead of the film's 19 December 2025 cinema release.