# South Sudan president Salva Kiir is in South Africa for an official visit and is expected to hold high-level talks with president Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa chairs the African Union’s ad hoc committee on South Sudan. The talks come as South Sudan prepares for elections later this year amid concerns over the implementation of the […]
# Political analyst Dirk Kotzé says the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ continued support for the ANC would be a significant setback for the South African Communist Party as it prepares to contest local government elections independently. COSATU has, however, delayed its final decision. Speaking to the SABC, Kotzé says the SACP’s independent campaign […]
# Political analyst professor Levy Ndou says the ANC needs capable mayoral and executive candidates who can deliver services, restore public trust and manage coalitions. This as the ANC will announce various mayoral candidates in September. Ndou says that the decision to delay announcing its mayoral candidates could point to unresolved internal processes and concerns […]
# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the metro is on a more sustainable financial trajectory after settling its 5.25-billion-rand overdue electricity debt to Eskom. The final payment has ended a long-running billing dispute and removed the immediate risk of electricity supply cuts. Speaking to the SABC in Diepsloot, Morero says the settlement demonstrates the metro’s […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health says its annual budget allocation is insufficient to keep pace with the province’s growing population and increasing demand for healthcare services. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona says plans to address the funding shortfall fall under the authority of the Gauteng Premier. The department faces mounting pressure to maintain services while […]
# Former rector of the University of the Free State, professor Jonathan Jansen says South Africa’s public universities continue to face recurring governance crises despite having some of the country’s brightest minds. On his opinion piece on News24, Jansen points to instability at several institutions, warning that the consequences extend beyond leadership disputes to teaching […]
# The City of Tshwane has rejected claims that its 2026/27 budget faces a two-billion-rand shortfall for employee costs. The city says the figure reflects the difference between an initial departmental request and the final approved allocation. Tshwane says about 13-billion-rand was approved after affordability reviews, including 229-million-rand for filling vacancies and 362-million-rand for salary […]
# Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt has wished the province’s 71-thousand-289 full-time matric candidates well as trial examinations begin this week. Londt says the exams provide learners with an opportunity to assess their progress and identify areas requiring more attention before the final National Senior Certificate exams. He called on learners to access past […]
# Rail industry professionals are encouraging Grade Nine learners, particularly girls, to consider careers across South Africa’s rail sector. Speaking at Traxtion’s Rail Fare 2026 exhibition, four women leaders highlighted opportunities beyond engineering, including finance, operations and human-factor engineering. They encouraged learners to take mathematics and science, seek mentorship and continuously develop their skills. Women […]
