Two men were shot dead in Bongani, Knysna, a day after former mayor Aubrey Tsengwa was killed. Police are investigating links between the shootings.
At an electricity imbizo in Alexandra, City Power and city leaders urged residents to buy electricity as officials outlined large revenue shortfalls and called for cooperation.
Fikile Mbalula labelled the DA’s local government manifesto “Thatcherite”; DA Federal Council chair Ashor Sarupen rejected the attack and defended private-sector roles in services.
ANC NEC member Dickson Masemola says the party inherited Johannesburg’s problems from the 2016 coalition and can fix the city, but analysts say no clear turnaround...
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says his party's mayoral candidates must prioritise South Africans and push for strict enforcement on illegal immigration after local elections.
The IEC has proclaimed local government elections for 4 November 2026, published a tight timetable and closed the voters' roll as nominations open.
eThekwini repairs to the Wiggins high-pressure main left suburbs without water. Councillor Samier Singh has moved for a public dashboard with real-time outage alerts.
ActionSA, EFF and the ANC clash in Tshwane after ActionSA opposed the suspension of city manager Johann Mettler, prompting accusations and threats of legal appeal.
Tshwane council classified allegations against suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi as 'less serious'. Mayor Nasiphi Moya says disciplinary processes will follow statutory procedures.
South Africans can register or update voting details online or by WhatsApp until midnight on 7 August 2026. Check status by SMS or contact the IEC...