# The EFF says its 2026 local government election manifesto offers a new vision for municipalities focused on improving service delivery, creating jobs and fighting corruption. The party has vowed to prioritise reliable water and electricity, insource key municipal services, support local businesses through procurement, expand housing and healthcare, and strengthen law enforcement. EFF leader […]
# Accused number one, Musa Kekana, in the Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala trial claims police tortured him after his arrest in April 2024. In the High Court in Johannesburg, Kekana alleged that he was assaulted until he coughed and spat blood. His lawyer, Riaan Gissing, wants evidence and statements made after his arrest excluded from the […]
# The DA says Parliament must scrutinise president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Water crisis plan and hold the Presidency accountable for its implementation. The party’s Stephen Moore says the plan lacks clear targets, deadlines, and funding, and calls for regular progress reports. Moore added urgent action is needed to ensure municipalities protect water revenue and provide reliable […]
# The latest mid-year population estimates indicate South Africa’s population has grown to approximately 63.5-million people in 2026, despite a decline in fertility rates. Statistics South Africa’s Diego Iturralde says the population grew by 1.2-percent between last year and this year, with women making up about 51-percent of the population. Iturralde added the average number […]
# The embattled radiologist and television doctor Pieter Henning has died in a single-vehicle crash in Potchefstroom in North West. According to News24, Henning’s vehicle struck a light pole and several trees last night. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The co-founder of Keystone Radiology was facing an ongoing investigation by the Health […]
# The DA says its urgent court application against the suspension of Tshwane city manager Johann Mettler is about protecting the rule of law and preventing political interference in the city’s administration. The party argues the High Court in Pretoria should overturn the council’s decision, as it undermines accountability. The DA’s Cilliers Brink says removing […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has called on men to take greater responsibility as positive role models, providers and protectors in their families and communities. Speaking at a men’s gathering, Buthelezi raised concerns about absent fathers, crime, drug abuse and gender-based violence, urging older men to guide young boys. He […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says Road Traffic Inspectorate teams are closely monitoring weather conditions as snow falls over parts of the Drakensberg and light rain affects other areas of the province. Teams are monitoring key routes, with graders on standby to clear snow. The department’s Ndabezinhle Sibiya says more than […]
# The Eastern Cape Transport Department has closed the R58 between Lady Grey and Ekhephini after heavy snowfall left several vehicles stranded in thick snow. Snow has also been reported on the R56 between Matatiele and Mount Fletcher, creating dangerous driving conditions. Motorists are being diverted to alternative routes and are urged to postpone non-essential […]
