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POLITICAL UPDATE:
Parliament debates new economic policies • Provincial elections preparations underway • Opposition parties form coalition

Politics

Comprehensive coverage of South African politics, government, and policy developments

Political Leaders

Cyril Ramaphosa

President of South Africa

Briefed Cabinet on budget priorities

John Steenhuisen

DA Leader

Outlined a jobs and crime plan for metros

Julius Malema

EFF Leader

Pushed for faster land reform implementation

Panyaza Lesufi

Gauteng Premier

Updated the province on service delivery plans

Parliament Schedule

12–15 May 2026

NCOP: Taking Parliament to the People

09:00 - 13:00
Fri, 15 May 2026

NCOP Plenary: Address by the President & debate

09:00 - 12:00
Fri, 15 May 2026

National Assembly: Mini-Plenaries (Hybrid)

10:00 - 12:15 & 14:00 - 16:15
Mon, 25 May 2026

Africa Day (public holiday)

All day

Latest Polls

ANC
39%
DA
24%
MK
15%
EFF
10%
IFP
8%
Others
4%
Survey of 3,200 voters • Fieldwork: 09–11 Mar • Margin of error: ±2.3%

Analysis

Budget Votes: Where the Pressure Points Are

What committees are probing, why service delivery targets matter, and where tough trade-offs could land...

By Thando Maseko

Coalitions & Crime: Can Politics Deliver Safety?

Why policing outcomes, provincial priorities, and coalition bargaining are colliding ahead of key votes...

By Lindiwe Khumalo

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