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Polity.org.za offers a unique take on news, with a focus on political, legal, economic and social issues in South Africa and Africa, as well as international affairs. Now you can listen to the top three articles on Polity at the end of each day.

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03:25

NA passes Bill to implement shared border control...

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2025/11/05

NA passes Bill to implement shared border control zones with neighbouring States The National Assembly (NA) has passed the One Stop Border Post Bill, with strong support from the Democratic Alliance (DA), with the aim of streamlining cross-border trade and improving State capability at the country's points of entry. The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs recommended that the NA adopt the Bill without amendments and it will now be sent to the National Council of Provinces for

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02:59

High Court judgment requires Nersa to give more time...

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2025/11/05

High Court judgment requires Nersa to give more time for public comment on municipal tariff applications The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is assessing the full impact of a High Court of South Africa (Gauteng division) judgment, which found its municipal tariff applications process was inadequate and invalid. Civil society organisation AfriForum had brought the application, which challenged the adequacy of Nersa's consultation process. The High Court also imposed

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02:27

South Africa’s commodity boom set to spill into wider...

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2025/11/05

South Africa's commodity boom set to spill into wider economy South Africa's commodity windfall is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve the fiscal outlook and support lower interest rates, according to Old Mutual Investment Group. "The surge in precious metals prices has already lifted corporate tax receipts and dividends, creating positive second-round effects for the consumer economy," OMIG Chief Investment

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01:47

G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle...

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2025/11/04

G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency' A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy and cause economic instability. "The world understands that we have a climate emergency; it's time we recognise that we face an inequality emergency too," said Joseph Stiglitz, who heads the Extraordinary Committee of

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02:23

EFF displeased with appointment of Moepya, Pillay as...

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2025/11/04

EFF displeased with appointment of Moepya, Pillay as IEC commissioners The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has expressed its displeasure at the appointment of Mosotho Moepya and Judge Dhaya Pillay to serve as commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), calling the decision an "irrational majoritarian resolution" of the National Assembly. On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Pillay, Moepya and Joyce Pitso to serve as commissioners for seven years. Moepya and Pitso

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01:24

Court interdicts Operation Dudula from intimidating,...

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2025/11/04

Court interdicts Operation Dudula from intimidating, harassing foreign nationals The Gauteng High Court has interdicted the Operation Dudula movement from demanding that any private person produce identification before accessing health facilities. Members of Operation Dudula have been picketing at hospitals and clinics in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, checking identity cards and stopping non-South Africans from entering. The court judgment ruled that only immigration officials and South

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01:00

South African factory mood sours in October

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2025/11/03

South African factory mood sours in October South Africa's manufacturing sentiment deteriorated in October, dragged down by subdued domestic demand and sluggish exports, a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on Monday. The seasonally-adjusted PMI sponsored by South African bank Absa fell to 49.2 points in October from 50.8 in September, highlighting "the fragility of the manufacturing recovery," Absa said in a statement. A reading below 50 indicates decreased activity. The

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02:35

Southeast Asian countries want to operate in S Africa...

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2025/11/03

Southeast Asian countries want to operate in S Africa for AfCFTA access - Ramaphosa Returned from his Southeast Asian trip, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that amid global economic uncertainty, South Africa must diversify its trade and investment relations. Ramaphosa returned from visits to Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia, whose companies want to locate their operations to South Africa to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area. He pointed out that in each

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02:46

GNU more ‘cohesive, determined’ than ever before, say...

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2025/11/03

GNU more 'cohesive, determined' than ever before, say leaders Leaders of the Government of National Unity (GNU) said the coalition is now "more cohesive, determined and focused", agreeing to further engagement on South Africa's international relations to develop a common understanding of the national interest. The leaders of the 10 political parties that constitute the GNU on Monday concluded what they say was a "highly productive" two-day retreat in Johannesburg. The leaders said they

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01:56

HSF commits to justice for more apartheid-era crime...

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2025/10/31

HSF commits to justice for more apartheid-era crime victims after Luthuli rulingThe Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) said it remained committed to justice for the families and victims connected to unprosecuted apartheid-era crimes and wants the public's help. The HSF is urging those with relevant information to old cases to make submissions to the Commission of Inquiry into Delays in Investigation and Prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases. The HSF welcomed this week's

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03:37

Govt commits to equip youth with entrepreneurial...

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2025/10/31

Govt commits to equip youth with entrepreneurial skills, launches land programme Deputy President Paul Mashatile wants government and the private sector to adopt a proactive stance to address the disparity between labour supply and demand, while he also announced government's commitment to expand youth access to land. Mashatile was speaking during the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Youth Investment Indaba, where he said the youth voice - inside workplaces, in civic engagements and

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01:57

ANC says it couldn’t observe Tanzanian elections

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2025/10/31

ANC says it couldn't observe Tanzanian elections The African National Congress (ANC) said its delegation led by deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane was unable to observe any aspect of the Tanzanian elections. The party confirmed on Friday that a delegation led by Mokonyane undertook a visit to Tanzania at the invitation of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said in a statement that the purpose of the visit had been to observe the electoral

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02:01

South Africa to start R2.5bn fund to tackle unemployment

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2025/10/30

South Africa to start R2.5bn fund to tackle unemployment South Africa will on Friday start offering loans from a R2.5-billion Youth Fund aimed at supporting small businesses, part of a push by the government to tackle one of the world's highest unemployment rates. Nearly half of South Africans between 15 years to 34 years are unemployed, according to Statistics South Africa. The fund aims to address this by supporting high-potential small and medium enterprises, National Youth Development

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01:56

Deputy Police Minister says he was not informed about...

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2025/10/30

Deputy Police Minister says he was not informed about disbandment of Political Killings Task Team The Parliamentary Ad Hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will on Tuesday start its oral hearings with Deputy Police Minister Dr Polly Boshielo as it wraps up oral hearings with the other Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale. Parliament established the committee after Mkhwanazi claimed corruption, political

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02:11

ANC welcomes court ruling recognising Luthuli as...

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2025/10/30

ANC welcomes court ruling recognising Luthuli as victim of state-sanctioned murder The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the court ruling establishing that Chief Albert Luthuli was brutally beaten to death by the apartheid police in 1967. Luthuli, a teacher, traditional leader and freedom fighter, served as President-General of the ANC from 1952 until his passing in 1967. He led the ANC during the Defiance Campaign, the drafting of the Freedom Charter, and the banning of the

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02:25

ANC reconfigures W Cape leadership, announces Task Team

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2025/10/29

ANC reconfigures W Cape leadership, announces Task Team The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has decided to reconfigure the party's Western Cape provincial structures and establish a Provincial Task Team (PTT) to guide the rebuilding process, stabilise organisational structures and lead preparations for future electoral contests. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and other ANC NEC members deployed to the Western Cape met with provincial leadership as

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01:42

Three candidates approved to fill IEC commissioner...

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2025/10/29

Three candidates approved to fill IEC commissioner vacancies The National Assembly has approved a motion to recommend Dhaya Pillay, Mosotho Moepya and Joyce Pitso to serve as commissioners in the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Last week, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs recommended the three candidates to the National Assembly, ahead of the three vacancies that will arise on November 4, when the term of office expires for IEC chairperson Moepya, IEC

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02:24

DA wants amendments to NHI, takes aim at Motsoaledi

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2025/10/29

DA wants amendments to NHI, takes aim at Motsoaledi The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to introduce an amendment to withdraw what it termed a "disastrous" law on the National Health Insurance (NHI) and said proper public consultations on achieving universal health care must follow. The party said on Wednesday while it supports universal health care and universal access to health care, it did not believe that the NHI would succeed in rooting out

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01:51

African development banks set to expand lending as...

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2025/10/28

African development banks set to expand lending as capital buffers rise, S&P says S&P Global Ratings said African regional development creditors are poised to expand lending to fill national financing gaps, as capital buffers strengthen and new frameworks increase their borrowing headroom. The ratings agency said Africa's supranational lenders are increasingly central to plugging investment shortfalls and stabilising economies as external financing tightens. With climate and infrastructure

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02:09

Ramaphosa undertakes State visit to Switzerland

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2025/10/28

Ramaphosa undertakes State visit to Switzerland Fresh off of his State trip to Southeast Asia, President Cyril Ramaphosa will next meet with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter, at her invitation, between October 29 and 30. Ramaphosa will travel to the Swiss capital of Bern with a delegation that includes International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola; Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Professor Blade Nzimande; Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela,

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