# Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene says he is the best candidate to lead Johannesburg in the 2026 Local Government Elections. He claims his performance as acting mayor speaks volumes. The former mayoral committee member for Transport says he is aware of the challenges faced by residents including proper service delivery. He highlighted to […]
# Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of political interference and judicial corruption will finalise its list of possible witnesses tomorrow. The ANC requested clarity on the timeline, noting its additional names will only be submitted by tomorrow’s deadline. Committee chairperson Molapi Lekganyane confirmed some names are under consideration:
# The former DA Member of Parliament Renaldo Gouws has officially joined the Freedom Front Plus, nearly a year after his expulsion over a racism scandal. The DA dismissed him in September 2024 after a video surfaced of him using a racial slur. Gouws later issued a public apology. The FF Plus welcomed him, citing […]
# Spain and Italy are deploying naval ships to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla after drone attacks on aid vessels bound for Gaza. Activists say drones dropped flashbang explosives and jammed communications during the mission to break Israel’s naval blockade. Among participants is South Africa’s Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela. Spanish Prime Minister […]
# Gauteng Health Department has confirmed that Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital in Tshwane has introduced contingency measures after power outages affected the facility. The Department’s spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says backup systems and additional lamps are being used, while alternative cellphone numbers have been assigned for critical services. He confirmed that the outages were caused by theft […]
# RISE Mzansi says South Africa cannot build a united nation while grappling with weak leadership, organised crime, gender-based violence, hunger, unemployment, and failing municipalities. RISE Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi, argues that despite the country’s rich diversity and heritage, the nation remains undermined by a deepening polycrisis. Zibi calls for visionary leadership, accountability, tackling corruption, […]
# The Activists and Citizens Forum says evidence by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has laid bare political interference in the police. Former Police ministers Nathi Mthetwa, Bheki Cele, and current Senzo Mchunu were implicated in damning testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the revelations confirm […]
# Higher Education and Training minister Buti Manamela has called for nominations of qualified individuals to fill vacancies on Community Education and Training College Councils. The move, published in the Government Gazette last week, aims to boost governance, accountability, and renewal in the sector. Manamela described CET colleges as a bridge of hope for out-of-school […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has urged residents to exercise caution as disruptive rainfall is expected throughout the week. Spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila says a Level 4 warning affects municipalities including eThekwini, Jozini, and Newcastle, while a Level 2 warning covers areas like Kokstad and uMngeni. Flooding, infrastructure damage, and risks to life are […]
