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Beyond the X lies a constitutional promise
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka examines the constitutional mandate of local government, calling on coalition leaders and municipal officials to move past factional politics and…
A moment in history
Reflecting on her granddaughter’s mock school election, Professor Thuli Madonsela examines why local government is the vital frontline of democracy, social justice, and ethical…
A – Z Guide to the 2026 local government elections
As millions of South Africans prepare to vote, here is your complete A–Z guide to navigating the local government elections, ballot allocations, and IEC voting logistics.
Elections: All You Need To Know
As over 500 political parties prepare to contest local government seats, experts weigh in on the logistical hurdles facing the IEC alongside essential voting information for…
Water is a basic right – vote to defend it
Failing municipal infrastructure and contaminated taps are turning South Africa's water crisis into a violation of basic human rights. As local elections approach, voters must…
Ramaphosa deploys 510 soldiers to KZN amid anti-immigration unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 510 SANDF troops to KwaZulu-Natal under Operation Prosper to assist police amid anti-immigration protests following a…
Madlanga calls for corruption to carry a higher price
Delivering the Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture, retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga called for tougher action against both public and private corruption, warning that diverting…
Madlanga calls for corruption to carry a higher price
Delivering the Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture, retired Constitutional Court justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga urged institutions to make corruption hazardous and unprofitable while…
Africa must own the future of food
Producing more food at any cost cannot sustain Africa. Transforming food systems demands a shift toward animal welfare, environmental resilience, and empowering smallholder…
When killing becomes a spectacle
As the US plans a livestreamed execution and calls resurface in South Africa to reinstate capital punishment, Narnia Bohler-Muller argues why turning killing into a spectacle…
Constitutional Court rules in favour of ANC in IEC candidate nomination dispute
The Constitutional Court has overturned an Electoral Court ruling, directing the IEC to reinstate 181 disqualified ANC candidates on the ballot for upcoming municipal elections…
Why the Wild Coast Exploration Permit Was Always Defective
The Constitutional Court's definitive ruling against Shell and Impact Africa's exploration permit along the Wild Coast affirms that meaningful community consultation and…
KZN will not burn again, vows Premier Ntuli as army deployment divides IFP
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has defended deploying the SANDF to quell violent anti-immigration demonstrations in Durban, triggering an internal rift within the IFP.
Home Affairs withdraws asylum directive as Schreiber defends reversal
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has defended the withdrawal of an asylum application directive after refugee centres were overwhelmed and violent anti-immigrant protests…
Marine heritage is not for sale
The Constitutional Court's landmark ruling halting Shell’s exploration on the Wild Coast is more than a legal victory—it is a vital affirmation of living heritage, community…