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Malema calls for progressive alliance as EFF confronts electoral losses
EFF leader Julius Malema has addressed the party's declining electoral support, urging progressive parties to unite while pledging to direct party resources towards delivering…
A historic election for South Africa
Fed up with widespread service delivery failures and unstable municipal coalitions, millions of South Africans took to the polls in a pivotal local government election defined by…
Alexandra residents question political promises as parties campaign across township
Despite a heavy presence of political parties campaigning in Alexandra, residents express growing disillusionment over persistent service delivery failures and empty election…
No water, no order: Sophiatown voter wants Freedom Front Plus to rescue SA
Frustrated by daily water cuts, uncollected rubbish, and urban decay, Sophiatown voter Joanna Moleko has cast her ballot for Pieter Groenewald and the Freedom Front Plus in…
Ramaphosa acknowledges municipal failures as service delivery takes centre stage
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged ongoing service delivery failures in Johannesburg and across the country, calling on incoming municipal councillors to prioritise basic…
‘We can push past 50%’, says Zille as she casts her vote
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille believes the party can win an outright majority in Johannesburg, pledging to restore basic services and reduce pressure on Cape Town.
Johannesburg voters turn out at Hyde Park as Ramaphosa prepares to vote
Johannesburg residents casting their ballots at Hyde Park High School express hopes for improved service delivery and accountable leadership in the 2026 Local Government Elections.
SA challenges Trump’s AGOA decision
South Africa has accused Washington of shifting the goalposts in trade negotiations after US President Donald Trump notified Pretoria of his intention to end its preferential…
Phala Phala thieves found guilty of stealing $580 000
The Modimolle Regional Court has convicted two accused individuals of housebreaking and stealing $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala wildlife farm in Limpopo.
Magistrate reads out judgement on Phala Phala stolen dollars used to buy luxury cars
The Modimolle Regional Court heard how $580,000 stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm was spent on luxury cars, jewellery, and property as judgment is handed…
Business Dialogue marks the start of industry’s role in building Ekurhuleni’s university
Government and industry leaders gather at the New Higher Education Institution Business Dialogue to shape the future of the proposed Ekurhuleni university.
Ousted MKP secretary-general blames his downfall on internal detractors
Ousted MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused a rogue internal faction, including former mayor Zandile Gumede, of manufacturing fake intelligence reports to…
Post election ANC-DA coalition likely
As the ANC and DA prepare to battle for Johannesburg and Cape Town in the local government elections, analysts suggest a post-election coalition between the two major parties…
ANC’s last throw of the dice
Facing turbulent campaigns, internal divisions and surging rival parties, the ANC braces for crucial municipal elections that could see its support drop further into the mid-30s…
Editorial: You can’t sweet-talk a dry tap
As municipal dysfunction and severe water shortages plague communities across South Africa, fed-up voters head into local government elections ready to punish failing leadership…