Suspect Arrested in Eastern Cape Over Murder of Former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa
A 44-year-old suspect was arrested in Peddie for the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, shot dead in August 2026.
A 44-year-old suspect was arrested in Peddie for the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, shot dead in August 2026.
A Fidelity guard was arrested in Gugulethu for allegedly staging a cash-in-transit heist near Cape Town International Airport in September 2025.
The IEC orders a revote at Douglas’s Bongani Community Hall after ballot papers were destroyed before counting in the 2026 local elections.
Japan welcomed a record 315,100 Indian visitors in 2025, marking a 35% increase and prompting tailored services to meet growing demand.
South African job seekers are invited to apply for twelve vacancies within the Limpopo Olifants Catchment Management Agency. Roles span administration and community development across Polokwane Hartbeespoort and Bronkhorstspruit with a late November closing date. Administration Clerk Production Vacancies 2026 Six Administration Clerk Production posts are advertised at LOCMA with...
UDM councillor Luxolo Namette was fatally shot in NU9, Motherwell, on 7 November 2026. Police opened a murder case; motive remains under investigation.
The IEC is investigating 197 objections to the 2026 local government election results before finalising the outcome, with recounts ordered in five wards.
New municipal councils face governance and service delivery priorities following the 2026 local government elections, with national guidelines enforcing lawful, transparent transitions.
The IEC is investigating 197 objections to the 2026 Local Government Election results ahead of the official announcement on 8 November 2026.
The City restricts large tour buses in Bo-Kaap amid ongoing concerns from residents about tourism’s impact on traffic, privacy, and gentrification.
Two suspects died in a police shootout in Soweto linked to a Free State cash-in-transit robbery. Two others fled, police recovered firearms.
The City of Tshwane warns Bronkhorstspruit residents against using spring water at Rethabiseng after tests found it unsafe amid a wider regional water crisis.
Some South African universities are still accepting 2027 applications. This guide explains where to apply online and what remains open for late admissions. Deadlines vary by institution and programme so applicants should verify current details on official sites. University Mpumalanga Open Applications The University of Mpumalanga remains open for a...
The ANC leads the Free State in the 2026 local elections with 244 seats, IEC counting at 93%, while DA and EFF trail in a competitive race.
Nosipho Precious Gibe’s Xhosa book inspires Middledrift learners to persevere despite adversity through readings at Tom Place Primary School.
The MK Party lodged a formal objection with the IEC over alleged counting irregularities and slow election results in eThekwini on 6 November 2026.
South Africa’s 2026 municipal polls saw the ANC drop to 31.7% amid 110 hung councils, signalling a surge in coalition politics and historic setbacks.
South Africans relying on social grants are urged to stay alert as scammers push fake SASSA links via messages and fraudulent websites. Authorities warn that culprits impersonate the agency using its logo and branding to dupe beneficiaries into clicking links or sharing personal data, often promising extra payments, faster SRD...
The MK Party won three KwaZulu-Natal municipalities from the ANC, including Richmond, marking a major shift in the 2026 local elections.
HSRC’s 2026 Election Satisfaction Survey shows 90% of voters saw local elections as free and 91% as fair, with high trust in ballot secrecy and voting services.
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis vows 500,000 new jobs, stronger policing, and improved services if the DA wins a second term in 2026.
Mpumalanga launched South Africa’s first Skills Development Zone on 29 October 2026, aiming to align education with local energy transition jobs.
The Department Of Electricity And Energy in Pretoria has opened four entry level posts for registry clerks and drivers. Applications close on 20 November 2026. The posts are based at the department’s head office in Pretoria and are aimed at entrants with minimal work experience. Registry Clerk Two registry clerk...
The IEC began counting votes after polls closed on 4 Nov for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with over 60% results captured by Thursday evening.
KwaZulu-Natal records a preliminary 48.7% voter turnout in the 2026 local elections, above the national average, as IEC ramps up results capturing and auditing.
Pinelands Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre launches 3D-printed spinal braces, cutting production from weeks to days and improving patient comfort.
The Abalone Trail, a thriller by Peter Kuhnert, explores abalone poaching in the Western Cape amid a real crisis of illegal harvesting and enforcement.
The IEC has captured over 60% of local election results by 5 Nov, with Northern Cape leading at 87% and Western Cape at 69%. Results remain provisional.
A George police officer is under investigation after a video showed him referring to Rosedale voters as ‘baboons’ during election-day duties.
Lavender Hill voters prioritised jobs, safety, and better services in the 4 November 2026 local elections amid pressing community challenges.