SASSA has moved November 2026 grant payments earlier ahead of the local government elections, with dates set for older, disability and child grants.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a confidential report into Iran’s Navy participation in Exercise Will of Peace 2026 in South African waters.
At a Johannesburg democracy gathering, Arthur Larok argued that elections alone cannot deliver safety, dignity and meaningful power to citizens.
South Africa may eventually phase out fuel taxes, but replacing about R80 billion in lost revenue and funding the RAF remain major hurdles.
The SANDF has rejected social media claims linking it to concerns about foreign nationals, saying it has not advised government on immigration policy.
Children and adults in eMalahleni’s Ezinambeni township are collecting and drinking water from underground pipes amid a prolonged supply crisis.
SAPS arrested 17 914 suspects in one week, seized cocaine worth over R200m at OR Tambo and dismantled drug labs in Gauteng and North West.
A Mozambican national has been jailed for 10 years after attempting to smuggle a military-grade mortar bomb through the Lebombo Port of Entry.
Ambassador Roelf Meyer says South Africa must urgently repair strained ties with the US, warning that political tensions threaten trade, investment and jobs.
Suspended Pretoria Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges linked to alleged Bosasa-funded security upgrades at his home.
| Party | Councils | Seats | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | C | |||
ANC
|
115 | 48 | 3 | 30.95% |
DA
|
27 | 11 | 1 | 24.56% |
MKP
|
18 | 3 | 674 | 9.62% |
IFP
|
18 | 5 | 461 | 4.73% |
PA
|
1 | 0 | 161 | 1.95% |
SDP
|
1 | 0 | 43 | 0.45% |
RTC
|
1 | 1 | 9 | 0.05% |
EFF
|
0 | 0 | 455 | 6.26% |
SACP
|
0 | 0 | 226 | 2.39% |
VF PLUS
|
0 | 0 | 178 | 3.02% |
ACTIONSA
|
0 | 0 | 172 | 5.6% |
ATM
|
0 | 0 | 66 | 0.99% |
OTHER
|
0 | 0 | 514 | 8.61% |
IND
|
0 | 0 | 17 | 0.5% |