Home Affairs reports a 61% drop in system downtime, cutting lost working hours from 35,426 to 13,867 in 2025/26 after network and application upgrades.
Deputy Minister Jack Bloom launches a campaign targeting failing wastewater works and sewage pollution, urging accountability and systemic fixes over clean-ups.
Five high‑lying passes closed after heavy snow; all reopened by Tuesday but authorities warn of icy roads, fog, drizzle and treacherous conditions.
Transport minister orders independent forensic probes after The Citizen revealed a liquidated security firm was audited and listed by Sacaa in 2025 despite liquidation.
According to The Citizen, City Power faces over 2 400 open outage calls as freezing, wet weather drives demand and slows repairs. Residents urged to reduce...
The IEC has proclaimed local government elections for 4 November 2026, published a tight timetable and closed the voters' roll as nominations open.
According to The Citizen, a 52-year-old Sasolburg prison warder was arrested after police seized 803 ziplock bags of dagga at the correctional centre; he faces possession...
How baby savers (drop boxes) operate, the care pathway for infants left there, and the legal dispute after a Pretoria High Court hearing.
Employers must ensure fleet roadworthiness and track drivers after Aarto demerit points take effect on 1 September, or face suspended licences and workplace consequences.
DA manifesto proposes private-sector delivery of municipal services. Experts and unions are split some welcome outsourcing, others warn of tenderpreneurship and re-municipalisation risks.
| 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% |