# Build One South Africa Cape Town mayoral candidate Roger Solomons is calling for residents to be treated as clients, not merely voters. Speaking in Johannesburg at the party’s official launched of its 2026 local government manifesto, Solomons said excellent service delivery, service parity, and competent, transparent leadership remains a priority. He urges residents to […]
# The 19th FNB Art Joburg concludes today at Sandton Convention Centre, with more than 100 artists, galleries and exhibitors across eight curated sections represented. Highlights include George Mahashe’s interactive camera obscura and Botswana-born sculptor Kelebogile Marope, winner of the 2026 FNB Art Prize. The fair featured “Women’s March to Freedom”, an exhibition revisiting women’s […]
# The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve, with conditions, Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund Two’s proposed acquisition of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa. EMIF Two develops and operates distributed solar solutions, while Mainstream focuses on utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and wind. The Commission says the transaction is unlikely to substantially […]
# A new political movement, the African Cultural Identity Movement, or ACIM, has officially been launched in Botshabelo in the Free State. ACIM spokesperson Thato Khoathela says the movement was formed to address challenges facing African communities, with a focus on restoring African identity and culture. He says ACIM wants Africans to play a greater […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed to write off municipal debt owed by poor residents if the party takes control of Mbombela in Mpumalanga. Malema was speaking at the EFF’s Mpumalanga provincial manifesto launch in eMalahleni, ahead of the 4 November local government elections, where he criticised ANC officials leadership. He said that the […]
# The Afrika Mayibuye Movement marked its first anniversary yesterday with the launch of its 2026 local government elections manifesto in Tembisa ahead of the 4 November elections. Party president Floyd Shivambu unveiled Gauteng mayoral candidates, including Themba “Skeem-GP” Nzimande for Ekurhuleni. Candidates were also announced for Tshwane, Emfuleni, Sedibeng and Midvaal, while Johannesburg’s candidate […]
# The president of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Floyd Shivambu, says the party will field candidates over four-thousand wards across all nine provinces in the November 4 local government elections. Addressing supporters during the unveiling of the movement’s Gauteng mayoral candidates, Shivambu said Mayibuye was proud of its progress since its formation. He reaffirmed the […]
# Build One South Africa will field more than 800 candidates in the upcoming local government elections. Speaking during the unveiling of BOSA’s local government election blueprint in Johannesburg, party leader Mmusi Maimane emphasised that effective governance requires leaders focused on building infrastructure, strengthening institutions and driving economic growth, rather than avoiding accountability. Its municipal […]
# African Rainbow Minerals says its investment in Surge Copper is supporting continued development of the Berg copper and molybdenum project. A completed prefeasibility study confirms a large-scale operation with a maiden mineral reserve supporting a 28-year mine life. A feasibility study is planned for 2028, with a final investment decision targeted for 2031. ARM […]
