Residents of Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, question why potholes, streetlights and sewage were fixed only after the death of runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo.
According to The Citizen, Mtubatuba has moved from long-running political violence and administration to a stable coalition, but faces revenue and health-service challenges.
According to IOL, Themba “Skeem GP” Nzimande struggled in a TV interview to explain how he would tackle Ekurhuleni’s governance, finance and service delivery problems.
Joburg mayor Dada Morero apologised after he told a Tshepisong resident he was 'talking sh**t' during a heated community meeting over electricity problems.
At the ANC manifesto launch in Diepsloot, Cyril Ramaphosa conceded party failures, highlighted service delivery gains and urged voters to judge the ANC on renewal.
At a Riverside Park launch, Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a six-point ANC local government manifesto and warned mayors who fail to perform will be removed.
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille says Joburg residents have 'adjusted' to service collapse and must be reminded that this is not normal, speaking in Orange Grove.
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.
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.