With heavy rain, snow and strong winds affecting parts of South Africa, follow these 10 practical safety steps to reduce flood and storm risk.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says 28 bags seized on 28 May 2026 were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory and are held in secure storage...
Chair Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga rebuked MP Fadiel Adams over a laptop failure excuse and delayed witness statement, saying the commission must be taken seriously.
Naledi Pandor said she wants a younger ANC mayoral candidate for Johannesburg but praised Frank Chikane’s integrity and said she would campaign for the ANC if...
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The NPA has instructed prosecutors to institute crimen injuria proceedings against Julius Malema after AfriForum's representations over comments about Jaco Pieterse.
Nqobile Malangeni was detained by ICE at Harry Reid airport on July 31 while boarding a JetBlue flight. She is being held at Henderson Detention Center...
Gauteng will hold special operating-licence handover ceremonies from 12–14 August 2026. MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela urges taxi operators to collect approved licences before the 14 August deadline.
Gauteng warns residents to prioritise safety as icy rain, plunging temperatures and hazardous roads hit the province. Avoid illegal power connections and unsafe heating.
Three suspects were arrested after an intelligence-led operation following an alleged overnight attack in Cullinan where a farmer was tied up, assaulted and robbed.
| Party | Councils | Seats | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | C | |||
ANC
|
124 | 52 | 3 | 30.89% |
DA
|
29 | 12 | 1 | 24.57% |
IFP
|
19 | 5 | 466 | 4.68% |
MKP
|
18 | 3 | 717 | 9.66% |
PA
|
1 | 0 | 183 | 1.97% |
SDP
|
1 | 0 | 46 | 0.44% |
RTC
|
1 | 1 | 9 | 0.05% |
EFF
|
0 | 0 | 520 | 6.25% |
SACP
|
0 | 0 | 250 | 2.4% |
ACTIONSA
|
0 | 0 | 225 | 5.68% |
VF PLUS
|
0 | 0 | 216 | 3% |
ATM
|
0 | 0 | 87 | 0.99% |
OTHER
|
0 | 0 | 617 | 8.62% |
IND
|
0 | 0 | 18 | 0.5% |