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· 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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· 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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· 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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· 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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Polity Unofficial @polity_unofficial@mastodon.africa

· 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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Polity Unofficial @polity_unofficial@mastodon.africa

· 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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· 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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· 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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Polity Unofficial @polity_unofficial@mastodon.africa

· 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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Polity Unofficial @polity_unofficial@mastodon.africa

· 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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· 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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