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Polity Deepening Democracy through Access to Information Polity.org.za offers free access to South African legislation, policy documents and daily political news.

Video and audio materials are published on the site including in-depth video interviews with some of South Africa’s leading opinion makers. Regular columnists and guest writers offer analysis of current events as Polity advances its mission of deepening democracy through access to information. Polity also provides a platform for South African law firms to showcase their expertise through a ‘Legal Briefs’ section where top lawyers can publish their opinions and research.

Impeachment committee opposes Ramaphosa’s interdict
18/06/2026

Impeachment committee opposes Ramaphosa’s interdict

Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has resolved to formally oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to halt its inquiry. Following a crucial legal briefing, the committee confirmed it will file a notice to oppose the interdict ahead of the Friday deadline.

US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians
18/06/2026

US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians

The US State Department announced visa restrictions targeting people it said were undermining peace in Ethiopia on Thursday, focused on hardliners in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and their immediate family members. "Rising tensions between Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) hardline...

Floods inflict record R9bn damage on Cape
18/06/2026

Floods inflict record R9bn damage on Cape

Recent flooding in South Africa’s Western Cape province, which includes the tourist hub of Cape Town, caused more than R9-billion of damage, a total that’s expected to rise once final assessments are completed. “Our infrastructure budget for this year is 10 billion rand and the cost of the sto...

ANC celebrates key Buffalo City by-election wins ahead of voter registration weekend
18/06/2026

ANC celebrates key Buffalo City by-election wins ahead of voter registration weekend

The ANC has declared a decisive victory for community development and organisational renewal following crucial by-election wins in Ward 1 and Ward 10 of the Buffalo City metropolitan municipality. The victories come at a critical strategic juncture as the party gears up for the 2026 local government...

Johannesburg electricity interruptions still a threat, despite Eskom’s extension – OUTA
18/06/2026

Johannesburg electricity interruptions still a threat, despite Eskom’s extension – OUTA

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed State-owned entity Eskom’s decision to extend, by 30 days, the public participation process relating to its proposed reduction, interruption and/or termination of electricity supply to certain City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power bulk sup...

Africa pledges $910m to boost Ebola response
18/06/2026

Africa pledges $910m to boost Ebola response

The African Union has pledged $910-million, including $80-million from African member states, to accelerate the Ebola Bundibugyo response in Congo and Uganda, its Centres for Disease ​Control and Prevention said in a statement on Thursday.

ANC slams DA’s proposed GNU reshuffle as ‘populist, contradictory’
18/06/2026

ANC slams DA’s proposed GNU reshuffle as ‘populist, contradictory’

The ANC on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the DA, claiming its recent cabinet reshuffle proposals expose “deep political contradictions and a selective respect” for South Africa's Constitution. The political friction erupted following a request by DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis for Preside...

Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices
18/06/2026

Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices

Middle Eastern crude oil markets could come under further pressure if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday following the US-Iran interim deal, releasing-millions of barrels of oil stranded in the Middle East Gulf into global markets, industry executives said. The wave of supply comes after Gulf pr...

Platinum jewellery generates highest demand level since 2019
18/06/2026

Platinum jewellery generates highest demand level since 2019

Despite metal price and import tariff headwinds, platinum jewellery delivered growth across all markets in 2025, generating the highest demand level since 2019. South Africa is the world's largest producer  of platinum, consistently supplying 70% to 80 of total annual output.

Labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests
17/06/2026

Labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests

South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face consequences if they skip work to attend. South Africa is on edge ahead of a June 30 deadline which anti-immigrant groups have given fo...

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