Words: Jabulile Mbatha / GroundUp Members of shack dweller movement Abahlali baseMjondolo, Cry of the Xcluded and the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) marched...
The Health Department has referred allegations that NHI advertising contracts ballooned from R1 620 to R146 million to the SIU, Auditor‑General and Public Protector.
A beauty school received R144-million from the Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) to train young beauticians and provide beauty services for older people. It was...
A head-on collision on the N2 near Mtubatuba left 11 dead and nine seriously injured after a taxi carrying Maskandi festivalgoers caught fire, KwaZulu‑Natal Premier Ntuli...
One man was killed and three others wounded after gunmen opened fire on people walking from a Barberton tavern in Emjindini. Police have launched a manhunt.
DFFE says sardine wash-ups have eased since 10 Sept 2026. PHV remains the main suspect; precautionary catch limits and testing continue. Shop-bought sardines are safe.
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned recent mass shootings across provinces and said police have been ordered to intensify efforts as investigations continue.
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it is regaining strength after recent setbacks and is confident it will win the City of eThekwini in the local elections.
Gauteng police arrested a suspect in Tzaneen, Limpopo, after a woman’s body was found near Mooifontein cemetery in Tembisa. Investigation into linked killings continues.
A minibus taxi rolled on the N2 near the Hibberdene southbound on-ramp in KZN on Monday; one person died and multiple passengers were injured, emergency services...
| Party | Councils | Seats | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | C | |||
ANC
|
128 | 53 | 3 | 30.75% |
DA
|
32 | 12 | 1 | 24.65% |
MKP
|
20 | 2 | 791 | 9.77% |
IFP
|
19 | 5 | 487 | 4.69% |
PA
|
1 | 0 | 192 | 1.98% |
SDP
|
1 | 0 | 42 | 0.44% |
RTC
|
1 | 1 | 9 | 0.05% |
EFF
|
0 | 0 | 591 | 6.22% |
ACTIONSA
|
0 | 0 | 317 | 5.67% |
SACP
|
0 | 0 | 273 | 2.38% |
VF PLUS
|
0 | 0 | 245 | 2.99% |
ATM
|
0 | 0 | 102 | 0.98% |
OTHER
|
0 | 0 | 714 | 8.63% |
IND
|
0 | 0 | 19 | 0.51% |