Eyewitness News

Eyewitness News, commonly known as EWN, is a South African news organization that provides coverage of both local and global breaking news. Their content spans a wide range of topics, including entertainment, sports, business, and politics, as well as interactive media. You can access their news services through radio, desktop computers, and mobile devices.

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[WATCH] Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Ashor Sarupen, Deputy Minister of Finance and DA Campaigns Manager

4 days ago | ewn.co.za | Tshidi Madia

Deputy Minister of Finance and DA Campaign Manager, Ashor Sarupen
One year on: Analysts say GNU must evolve beyond party lines to lead effectively

6 days ago | ewn.co.za | Tshidi Madia

Following months of fighting to keep the national coalition, dubbed the government of national unity intact, some analysts believe not enough has been done for the GNU to transcend competitive party lines, which continue to characterise the country’s political spectrum. Last week the ANC-led coalition, which includes the DA and several other small parties such as the IFP, the PAC, Good, Rise Mzansi, UDM, Al Jama-ah, the PA and Freedom Front Plus marked a year.
[WATCH] 'This is a catastrophic disaster for us' - Ramaphosa on EC floods

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Jacques Nelles

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Mthatha in the Eastern Cape on 13 June 2025 after severe floods claimed the lives of at least 86 people. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN
R700m for National Dialogue will contribute to building a better SA, say organisers

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Alpha Ramushwana

JOHANNESBURG - With the National Dialogue estimated to cost about R700 million, the committee spearheading the initiative said this money would contribute to building a better South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the dialogue earlier this week, which is aimed at strengthening the country’s democracy. The committee spearheading the dialogue estimates that at least R700 million will be required to facilitate its rollout.
DA MP Liam Jacobs quits party, PA announces him as newest member

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Tshidi Madia

JOHANNESBURG - Fiery Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Liam Jacobs has quit the party, with the Patriotic Alliance (PA) announcing via social media on Saturday morning that he was their newest acquisition. The DA said that a formal resignation had not been submitted; however, Jacobs informed North West leader, Joe Mcgluwa that he was leaving the organisation. The 24-year-old Jacobs previously served as leader of the DA's student organisation and joined Parliament following the 2024 general elections.
GNU at 1: Analysts believe not enough has been done to transcend party lines

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Tshidi Madia

JOHANNESBURG - Following months of fighting to keep the national coalition, dubbed the Government of National Unity (GNU), intact, some analysts believe that not enough has been done for the GNU to transcend competitive party lines, which continue to characterise the country's political spectrum.
Systemic govt failures, not BEE to blame rising unemployment in SA, says economist

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Alpha Ramushwana

JOHANNESBURG - The debate over the effects of broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) continues, as some push back against claims that affirmative action is to blame for rising unemployment. This follows a report by the Free Market Foundation and trade union Solidarity, which links the country’s high unemployment rate to B-BBEE policies.
ANC's Mbalula hits out at party succession talk, Motsepe links

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Tshidi Madia

JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress (ANC)'s Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has warned that leading the ANC is not as easy as running a football club. This as he tackled claims of a perceived campaign by billionaire Patrice Motsepe to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa as party president. Mbalula said it was not even known if Motsepe, one of the ANC's major donors, belonged to a branch in the party.
Malema says EFF confident of victory in legal fight against fuel levy

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Babalo Ndenze

CAPE TOWN - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, said that the party's legal fight against the fuel levy increase was not over, saying the party was confident of victory. The Western Cape High Court dismissed part A of the party’s urgent application to suspend the levy increase from coming into effect last week, pending its main application to have the minister's decision set aside.
EC flooding: Cabinet expresses condolences to families who've lost loved ones

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Babalo Ndenze

CAPE TOWN - Cabinet has expressed its condolences to families in the Eastern Cape who have lost loved ones due to flooding and extreme weather in the province. The Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, delivered the message during a post-Cabinet briefing in Cape Town on Thursday. She said to date, 57 deaths had been confirmed by authorities. “Cabinet extends its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the flooding across the various areas in the Eastern Cape.