Homeowners’ associations can enforce access rules but may not determine immigration status, a legal expert warns, and employers bear responsibility for work authorisation.
A 23-year-old, Noluvuyo Sinyikatha, was convicted in Mthatha for the drowning death of six‑year‑old Likuwe Mpokopi. Sentencing is set for 18 Sept 2026.
The Gauteng transport department has appointed Bowmans to investigate whistle‑blower claims that livestreaming and media contracts avoided open tendering.
According to The Citizen, a 20-year-old solo hiker was rescued from a steep Table Mountain cliff after a 14-hour overnight operation on Sept 4–5, 2026.
A UNEP report says global temperatures are likely to exceed 1.5°C soon, raising risks for South Africa’s water, agriculture, infrastructure and vulnerable communities.
A Pretoria supplier was fined R75,000, ordered to return a Ford Focus, and to refund a R5,000 deposit with interest after installing the wrong engine and...
Labour Court set aside a CCMA award that favoured former NSFAS accountant Zenobia Abrahams and ordered a fresh arbitration after her dismissal for forwarding work emails...
A fire in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, destroyed roughly 50 informal structures. About 40 firefighters contained the blaze; two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
A 45-year-old was arrested at OR Tambo after police seized about 2kg of cocaine with an estimated street value above R800,000. He faces drug charges.
According to IOL, Themba “Skeem GP” Nzimande struggled in a TV interview to explain how he would tackle Ekurhuleni’s governance, finance and service delivery problems.
| Party | Councils | Seats | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | C | |||
ANC
|
118 | 49 | 3 | 30.9% |
DA
|
27 | 11 | 1 | 24.59% |
IFP
|
19 | 5 | 465 | 4.69% |
MKP
|
18 | 3 | 694 | 9.61% |
PA
|
1 | 0 | 170 | 1.97% |
SDP
|
1 | 0 | 44 | 0.45% |
RTC
|
1 | 1 | 9 | 0.05% |
EFF
|
0 | 0 | 490 | 6.25% |
SACP
|
0 | 0 | 238 | 2.39% |
ACTIONSA
|
0 | 0 | 206 | 5.67% |
VF PLUS
|
0 | 0 | 203 | 3.01% |
ATM
|
0 | 0 | 68 | 0.99% |
OTHER
|
0 | 0 | 537 | 8.63% |
IND
|
0 | 0 | 17 | 0.5% |