Mzamo Buthelezi stresses building strong state institutions as key for Africa to achieve inclusive growth amid global disruptions, speaking at 2026 Economic Governance School.
Political analysts say lack of political maturity, not coalitions themselves, threatens stability in South Africa’s 130+ hung councils after 2026 elections.
Johannesburg’s 65.6% water levy hike faces legal challenge by AfriForum over transparency and lawfulness as the increase takes effect.
Provisionally accepted statuses on university applications can be confusing. This explainer outlines what the status means, how it affects registration and what steps to take while final decisions are pending. Written for South African applicants aiming for 2027 entry, it clarifies timelines and process variations across institutions. Readers should use...
President Ramaphosa urges political parties to prioritise service delivery and community interests over political power following the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Unemployed South African youths are invited to apply for a 2026 apprenticeship programme in Richards Bay. Trades Available The apprenticeship channels career opportunities in three skilled trades commonly used in heavy industry, namely Millwright Mechanical Fitter and Boilermaker. The intake is anchored in Richards Bay in KwaZulu Natal and targets...
President Ramaphosa urges new councillors to end power struggles and deliver essential services amid fragmented local government after the 2026 elections.
Beau Lamarre-Condon, former NSW police officer, cross-examined over the 2024 Paddington double murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
A 44-year-old suspect was arrested in Peddie for the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, facing murder and attempted murder charges.
The IEC deployed 56,000 voter devices and introduced digital tools to improve verification, reporting, and transparency in the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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.
