Gauteng faces soaring temperatures after recent storms. Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat and stay hydrated throughout the week.
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Two brothers from Concordia, Northern Cape, sentenced to 25 years each for raping a 14-year-old girl. Court orders placement on sex offender registers.
The African National Congress (ANC) faces difficult coalition negotiations after suffering its worst performance in South Africa’s local government elections, securing just 30.76% of the national...
The ANC's local election support has dropped to a new low, with sharp declines in major metros and a surge in hung councils. Coalition talks now...
A fire at Johannesburg's Mayfair substation left many areas without power. City Power is working gradually to restore supply after damage and weather delays.
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President Ramaphosa calls for collaboration among political parties as 127 hung councils emerge post-2026 elections, urging focus on service delivery.
ActionSA's position after Gauteng's elections puts it at the centre of coalition discussions with the ANC and DA. The direction taken could bring political risks.
| 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% |