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Polity Unofficial @polity_unofficial@mastodon.africa

· 3mo ago

DA demands release of National Water Crisis Action Plan after Speaker rejects debate https://www.polity.org.za/article/da-demands-immediate-release-of-national-water-crisis-action-plan-after-speaker-rejects-urgent-debate-2026-07-14 #Polity #News #Policy #Politics #Governance #Africa #SouthAfrica

DA demands release of National Water Crisis Action Plan after Speaker rejects debate

DA demands release of National Water Crisis Action Plan after Speaker rejects debate

The DA on Tuesday reiterated its demand for the immediate publication of the National Water Crisis Action Plan and its current implementation status, in whatever form it may exist, following a refusal by Parliament to debate the matter. This escalation comes after the Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza, denied a written request from the opposition party for an urgent Parliamentary debate regarding South Africa’s escalating drinking water supply crisis.

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· 4mo ago

Green hydrogen seen as having potential to trigger new green industrialisation https://www.polity.org.za/article/green-hydrogen-seen-as-having-potential-to-trigger-new-green-industrialisation-2026-06-08

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· 5mo ago

African public health agency says there is a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Congo https://www.polity.org.za/article/african-public-health-agency-says-there-is-a-confirmed-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-2026-05-15

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· 5mo ago

South Africa evacuating sub-Antarctic base after fuel delay https://www.polity.org.za/article/south-africa-evacuating-sub-antarctic-base-after-fuel-delay-2026-05-15

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· 5mo ago

Almost 20-million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say https://www.polity.org.za/article/almost-20-million-people-in-sudan-still-face-acute-hunger-monitors-say-2026-05-14

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· 5mo ago

Part of Somalia at risk of famine for first time since 2022 https://www.polity.org.za/article/part-of-somalia-at-risk-of-famine-for-first-time-since-2022-2026-05-14

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· 7mo ago

EFF lays criminal charge against Paul O’Sullivan https://www.polity.org.za/article/eff-lays-criminal-charge-against-paul-osullivan-2026-02-27

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EFF lays criminal charge against Paul O’Sullivan

EFF lays criminal charge against Paul O’Sullivan

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Friday laid a criminal charge against forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan for allegedly contravening the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act, No. 4 of 2004, saying his refusal to complete recent testimony raised concerns of potential obstruction of accountability processes. This after O’Sullivan abruptly exited a hearing of the Ad Hoc Committee, established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police

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· 5mo ago

ANC rallies behind Ramaphosa, backs High Court review of Phala Phala report https://www.polity.org.za/article/anc-rallies-behind-ramaphosa-backs-high-court-review-of-phala-phala-report-2026-05-15

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· 3mo ago

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,708 https://www.polity.org.za/article/congo-says-number-of-confirmed-ebola-cases-rises-to-1708-2026-07-08 #Polity #News #Policy #Politics #Governance #Africa #SouthAfrica

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1 708

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1 708

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 1,708, including 580 deaths, government data showed on Wednesday.

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· 4mo ago

Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest https://www.polity.org.za/article/kenya-police-fire-tear-gas-arrest-ex-chief-justice-at-national-park-protest-2026-06-08

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· 4mo ago

Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility https://www.polity.org.za/article/kenyan-police-fire-tear-gas-during-protest-against-us-ebola-quarantine-facility-2026-06-09

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· 4mo ago

Congo Ebola contact tracing is below target but has improved, WHO says https://www.polity.org.za/article/congo-ebola-contact-tracing-is-below-target-but-has-improved-who-says-2026-06-09

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Congo Ebola contact tracing is below target but has improved, WHO says

Congo Ebola contact tracing is below target but has improved, WHO says

Efforts to trace contacts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to try to contain the country's Ebola outbreak have improved but are below target, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. There have been 550 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 101 deaths, according to the WHO's latest figures, as well as 94 suspected cases.

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· 4mo ago

S Africa's Treasury welcomes Fitch upgrade to BB with stable outlook https://www.polity.org.za/article/treasury-welcomes-fitch-upgrade-to-bb-with-stable-outlook-2026-06-08

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· 7mo ago

Eskom stays legal action to allow Nersa-led process on trading rules to unfold https://www.polity.org.za/article/eskom-stays-legal-action-to-allow-nersa-led-process-on-trading-rules-to-unfold-2026-02-27

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· 5mo ago

Bulk water in balance, local deficits still weigh on water sector https://www.polity.org.za/article/bulk-water-in-balance-local-deficits-still-weigh-on-water-sector-2026-05-15

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· 5mo ago

Eskom to start disciplinary proceedings as forensic firm confirms diesel procurement noncompliance https://www.polity.org.za/article/eskom-to-start-disciplinary-proceedings-as-forensic-firm-confirms-diesel-procurement-noncompliance-2026-05-15

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· 4mo ago

Central African Republic to accept third-country deportees from US, sources say https://www.polity.org.za/article/central-african-republic-to-accept-third-country-deportees-from-us-sources-say-2026-06-08

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· 5mo ago

SA schools unfit for climate crisis, expert urges immediate State action https://www.polity.org.za/article/sa-schools-unfit-for-climate-crisis-expert-urges-immediate-state-action-2026-05-14

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· 5mo ago

Positive operating income heartens challenged Eastplats https://www.polity.org.za/article/positive-operating-income-heartens-challenged-eastplats-2026-05-15

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· 4mo ago

GDP increased by 0.5% in the first quarter – Stats SA https://www.polity.org.za/article/gdp-increased-by-05-in-the-first-quarter-stats-sa-2026-06-09

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· 7mo ago

Parly trade committee urges thorough, transparent probe into sanitary products https://www.polity.org.za/article/parly-trade-committee-urges-thorough-transparent-probe-into-sanitary-products-2026-02-27

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· 4mo ago

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Borno kills 74, infects thousands since May https://www.polity.org.za/article/cholera-outbreak-in-nigerias-borno-kills-74-infects-thousands-since-may-2026-06-09

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Cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Borno kills 74, infects thousands since May

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Borno kills 74, infects thousands since May

A cholera outbreak that began in early May in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state has killed at least 74 people and infected more than 7 800, overwhelming health facilities, aid group Médecins Sans Frontières said on Tuesday. MSF said 7 850 suspected cases had been recorded across 14 local government areas as of June 7, citing the state ministry of health, with infections rising sharply each day.

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· 5mo ago

Ramaphosa fires Social Development Minister https://www.polity.org.za/article/ramaphosa-fires-social-development-minister-2026-05-14

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· 5mo ago

Impeachment or GNU: Hill-Lewis says no trade-off for accountability in government https://www.polity.org.za/article/impeachment-or-gnu-hill-lewis-says-no-trade-off-for-accountability-in-government-2026-05-14

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· 5mo ago

GCRO, Mistra launch Gauteng 2035 scenarios report https://www.polity.org.za/article/gcro-mistra-launch-gauteng-scenarios-report-2026-05-14

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· 5mo ago

Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment https://www.polity.org.za/article/cementation-africa-transitions-ownership-amid-rise-in-mining-investment-2026-05-14

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· 4mo ago

Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber sounds alarm on 11% electricity tariff hike https://www.polity.org.za/article/nelson-mandela-bay-business-chamber-sounds-alarm-on-11-electricity-tariff-hike-2026-06-09

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Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber sounds alarm on 11% electricity tariff hike

Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber sounds alarm on 11% electricity tariff hike

The Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Business Chamber is “very concerned” about the 11% average increase in electricity tariffs proposed by the metro council. CEO Denise van Huyssteen says the proposed double-digit increase comes at a time when local business faces several headwinds, including massive fuel price hikes, escalating logistics costs, high import volumes into South Africa, and a lack of municipal infrastructure maintenance.

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· 2mo ago

Water Research Commission suspends CEO, appoints interim replacement https://www.polity.org.za/article/water-research-commission-suspends-ceo-appoints-interim-ceo-2026-07-30 #Polity #News #Policy #Politics #Governance #Africa #SouthAfrica

Water Research Commission suspends CEO, appoints interim replacement

Water Research Commission suspends CEO, appoints interim replacement

The board of the Water Research Commission (WRC) says it has placed CEO Dr Jennifer Molwantwa on precautionary suspension, with effect from June 22, and appointed Professor Stanley Liphadzi acting CEO. It says Molwantwa's suspension follows the conclusion of an independent forensic investigation process. It stresses that the suspension is a governance measure intended to preserve the integrity of ongoing disciplinary processes, protect institutional interests and ensure that any subsequent proce

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· 4mo ago

Africa must create conditions that allow investment to flourish, Junior Indaba hears https://www.polity.org.za/article/africa-must-create-conditions-that-allow-investment-to-flourish-junior-indaba-hears-2026-06-09

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Africa must create conditions that allow investment to flourish, Junior Indaba hears

Africa must create conditions that allow investment to flourish, Junior Indaba hears

Mining's future will not be built only by the largest companies. Even though major mining houses are economically critical, history has shown that discoveries are usually made by optimists, entrepreneurs, and explorers. Every operating mine started as an idea, a map, a drill programme, and a group of people prepared to take a risk when success was still uncertain, Junior Indaba chairperson Bernard Swanepoel pointed out in opening the vibrant junior mining event on Tuesday, June 9. (Also watch at

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· 7mo ago

Impact of lowering inflation target has ‘exceeded most optimistic expectations’ https://www.polity.org.za/article/impact-of-lowering-inflation-target-has-exceeded-most-optimistic-expectations-2026-02-27

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· 5mo ago

Congo, Rwanda head for showdown over Francophonie top job https://www.polity.org.za/article/congo-rwanda-head-for-showdown-over-francophonie-top-job-2026-05-15

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· 4mo ago

Nigeria plans five repatriation flights from South Africa https://www.polity.org.za/article/nigeria-plans-five-repatriation-flights-from-south-africa-2026-06-08

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· 5mo ago

Goldman now sees two 2026 South Africa rate hikes because of war https://www.polity.org.za/article/goldman-now-sees-two-2026-south-africa-rate-hikes-because-of-war-2026-05-14

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· 7mo ago

Northam Platinum declares record interim cash dividend of R2.8bn https://www.polity.org.za/article/northam-platinum-declares-record-interim-cash-dividend-of-r28bn-2026-02-27

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· 7mo ago

Cape Town Mayor to run for leadership of DA https://www.polity.org.za/article/cape-town-mayor-to-run-for-leadership-of-da-2026-02-27

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· 4mo ago

Egypt inflation seen easing to 14.5% in May, analysts warn of rebound ahead https://www.polity.org.za/article/egypt-inflation-seen-easing-to-145-in-may-analysts-warn-of-rebound-ahead-2026-06-08

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· 4mo ago

IMF says Nigeria reforms boost stability but millions still in poverty https://www.polity.org.za/article/imf-says-nigeria-reforms-boost-stability-but-millions-still-in-poverty-2026-06-09

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IMF says Nigeria reforms boost stability but millions still in poverty

IMF says Nigeria reforms boost stability but millions still in poverty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Nigeria's sweeping reforms have strengthened economic stability and investor confidence, but warned on Tuesday that the benefits had yet to reach millions of citizens and could be undermined by global shocks, including the Middle East conflict. In its latest Article IV review, the Fund said reforms since 2023 under President Bola Tinubu - including fuel subsidy removal, tighter monetary policy and exchange rate liberalisation - had rebuilt buffers and i

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· 4mo ago

City of Joburg failure poses risk to economy – Mavuso https://www.polity.org.za/article/city-of-joburg-failure-poses-risk-to-economy-mavuso-2026-06-08

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· 4mo ago

DG provides insights into SARB’s innovation approach, considerations https://www.polity.org.za/article/dg-provides-insights-into-sarbs-innovation-approach-considerations-2026-06-09

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DG provides insights into SARB’s innovation approach, considerations

DG provides insights into SARB’s innovation approach, considerations

A modern, efficient and well-functioning financial system is essential for growth in any modern economy, and as this is pursued, innovation that serves the public interested is pivotal. This was highlighted by South African Reserve Bank (SARB) deputy governor Rashad Cassim in a keynote address at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, in Johannesburg, on June 9.

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· 5mo ago

ANC executive closes ranks around Ramaphosa over "Farmgate" scandal – reports https://www.polity.org.za/article/anc-executive-closes-ranks-around-ramaphosa-over-farmgate-scandal-reports-2026-05-14

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· 5mo ago

IMF, Ghana agree final review of support programme https://www.polity.org.za/article/imf-ghana-agree-final-review-of-support-programme-2026-05-15

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· 5mo ago

Ramaphosa declares ‘end to patronage’, sets new vision for metros https://www.polity.org.za/article/ramaphosa-declares-end-to-patronage-sets-new-vision-for-metros-2026-05-15

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· 4mo ago

Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO https://www.polity.org.za/article/eskom-restructuring-task-team-outlines-terms-of-reference-for-creation-of-tso-2026-06-09

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Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO

Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO

The Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) has outlined the terms of reference guiding its deliberations on the establishment of an independent State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) that owns and controls the country’s transmission assets and is responsible for operating the electricity market. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the task team during his February State of the Nation Address, while reaffirming government’s support for a fully independent TSO.

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· 5mo ago

DA announces Impeachment Committee team https://www.polity.org.za/article/da-announces-impeachment-committee-team-2026-05-15

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· 5mo ago

NPA gets two new NDPPs https://www.polity.org.za/article/npa-gets-two-new-ndpps-2026-05-14

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· 4mo ago

ActionSA threatens legal action over ‘SAPS secrecy’ on Phala Phala records https://www.polity.org.za/article/actionsa-threatens-legal-action-over-saps-secrecy-on-phala-phala-records-2026-06-09

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· 4mo ago

Strong exploration system essential to mining’s future, Junior Indaba points out https://www.polity.org.za/article/strong-exploration-system-essential-to-minings-future-junior-indaba-points-out-2026-06-09

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Strong exploration system essential to mining’s future, Junior Indaba points out

Strong exploration system essential to mining’s future, Junior Indaba points out

A strong and vibrant exploration system is essential to the future of the mining sector, and to advancing transformation, inclusion, and long-term growth in South Africa. In spelling this out at the Junior Indaba on Tuesday, June 9, Anglo American senior VP corporate affairs South Africa Nevashnee Naicker highlighted that every successful mining project created demand for infrastructure, energy, logistics, skills, supply, suppliers, and services, and in that sense, junior mining companies were n

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· 4mo ago

ActionSA wants three economic Ministers fired over Q1 job losses https://www.polity.org.za/article/actionsa-wants-three-economic-ministers-fired-over-q1-job-losses-2026-06-09

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ActionSA wants three economic Ministers fired over Q1 job losses

ActionSA wants three economic Ministers fired over Q1 job losses

ActionSA has intensified its pressure on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to immediately fire three key economic Ministers following the latest GDP and employment data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday. ActionSA called the statistics a “devastating double blow” of "microscopic" economic growth and "massive" job losses for the first quarter of 2026.

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· 7mo ago

Presidency assumes control of Iran naval inquiry from Defence Department https://www.polity.org.za/article/presidency-assumes-control-of-iran-naval-inquiry-from-defence-department-2026-02-27

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· 4mo ago

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya https://www.polity.org.za/article/protester-shot-at-demonstration-against-us-ebola-facility-in-kenya-2026-06-09

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Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya

A protester was shot in central Kenya on Tuesday, witnesses said, during a demonstration against a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola that the U.S. has raced to build despite Kenyan court orders barring further work. Two Reuters reporters, who did not witness the shooting themselves, said the body of the man lay motionless with a large wound to the head in the back of a police van.

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