Half of Registered Voters Sit Out as IEC Declares 52% Turnout in 2026 Local Elections
SA’s IEC confirms 52% turnout in 2026 local elections as nearly half of registered voters stayed away, raising questions about democratic engagement.
SA’s IEC confirms 52% turnout in 2026 local elections as nearly half of registered voters stayed away, raising questions about democratic engagement.
Santaco calls for calm after three killed in Western Cape taxi violence; mediation efforts continue amid ongoing clashes between CATA and Codeta.
Broadband Infraco has opened a 2026 information technology internship for unemployed graduates across South Africa. The placement runs for 12 months in Radiokop, Gauteng, with a monthly stipend. The programme targets graduates seeking practical workplace experience and does not require prior work exposure. Programme Details And Eligibility Applicants will join...
KwaZulu-Natal’s unemployment rate rose to 33.3% in Q3 2026, with rural areas facing a 40.6% jobless rate, far higher than eThekwini's 22.2%.
Hundreds of workers at Festive Chicken's Olifantsfontein plant strike for higher wages, medical aid, and safer conditions following deadlocked CCMA talks.
The ANC lost key majorities in Eastern Cape municipalities as civic movements like NYCO and MUCM won seats, reflecting growing voter frustration.
The ANC remains the largest party in North West after 2026 local elections but sees its support drop from 55.43% in 2021 to around 44%, losing several councils.
Johannesburg based firm invites applicants for a 2026 2027 Customer Care Learnership in the city. The program aims to build skills in customer service and logistics support. Givaudan Learnership Programme Overview The opportunity targets individuals seeking hands on experience in customer service order processing and logistics coordination in Johannesburg. Learners...
INTERPOL’s Communis Maris operation across 16 countries led to 262 arrests targeting migrant smuggling networks along the Mediterranean and West African seas.
Cancer patient Charmaine van den Berg had to crowdfund for a CT scan after Livingstone Hospital’s scanners in Gqeberha failed for a month.
Uber driver Audacious Ziki was stabbed and robbed of R800 in Jim se Bos, but reportedly recovered the cash after an alleged gang leader intervened.
Police in Durban used rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse March and March protesters after clashes erupted on 10 November outside Umbilo's Home Affairs offices.
Prospective students aiming for the University of Mpumalanga 2027 intake can track their application status online through the iEnabler portal. Applications opened on 1 June 2026 with deadlines varying by level and programme, and regular checks are advised as final admission decisions are issued. Checking Ump 2027 Application Status Online...
Male domestic abuse survivor Zenande Mpame urges better police training and education to address stigma and improve support for male victims.
Nick Feinberg predicts Arsenal will win the 2026/27 Premier League title after their sixth one-goal win, beating Hull City 1-0 on 7 November 2026.
The US Senate advanced a bipartisan bill to speed approvals for energy projects, including power plants and data centres, with a 73-25 vote on 9 Nov 2026.
Seven new political parties entered Cape Town council after the 2026 elections as the DA retained majority with 56.42% of the vote and 133 seats.
Government urges newly elected councillors from the 2026 Local Government Elections to prioritise service delivery, transparency, and responding to community needs.
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.