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A meagre 12 million people cast ballots as vote counting commences after 12pm
A new generation in the running for local government
Several candidates under the age of 30 are contesting wards across South African municipalities in the 2026 local government elections,…
Ward 90 councillor candidate Paul Nkhumane puts service delivery at the centre of his campaign
Ward 90 councillor candidate Paul Nkhumane has pledged to put service delivery, infrastructure, and youth participation at the forefront of his agenda for Ekurhuleni residents.
The Bakerton Ballot: Political paralysis meets community policing in Ekurhuleni’s Ward 72
As rival political parties trade blame over service delivery failures in Ekurhuleni's Ward 72, the Bakerton Community Police Forum is stepping up to hold whoever wins accountable.
The long queues that once defined our democracy are becoming a distant memory
Reflecting on the historic, snaking queues that once defined South African democracy, a return to Tembisa exposes a troubling shift toward voter apathy and quiet polling stations.
Ballot shortages and technical glitches disrupt voting as frustrated residents are turned away
Voting was disrupted across several stations due to technical glitches, missing ballots, and voters roll errors, leading to long delays and rising tensions.
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…
What is the point of voting?: Ivory Park Extension 2 youth lose faith in the ballot
Disillusioned by persistent water shortages and persistent unemployment, young residents in Ivory Park Extension 2 say voting no longer feels meaningful.
Two KZN voting stations closed, ballot papers stolen – IEC
The IEC has introduced strict verification protocols after ballot papers and a security stamp were stolen in eThekwini, while severe weather has left voting stations cut off in…
‘I want him to feel safe’: Westbury mother votes for her son’s future
Haunted by gangsterism, chronic water cuts, and unemployment in Westbury, mother Lauren Smith walked kilometres to cast her vote in hope of securing a safer future and better…
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.
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13:22| TENSIONS FLARE BETWEEN VOTERS IN ORANGE GROVE Tensions flare between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance as voting continues in Orange Grove, where ANC Secretary-General…
End of Agoa: No doom and gloom
Economists suggest the US decision to remove South Africa from the duty-free benefits of Agoa is not catastrophic, urging the country to diversify exports, while labour…
Drop in fuel price
South African motorists will experience financial relief at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices decrease, supported by government adjustments to the general fuel levy.
Agrizzi to appeal R1.66bn Bosasa confiscation order
Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi will appeal against a Gauteng High Court order compelling him to pay R1.66 billion to the state, arguing the amount reflects total company…
Special voting hiccups raise questions before election day
Delays, broken scanners, and missing pens during special voting in Germiston have raised concerns about readiness and logistics ahead of the main election day.
Youngest F1 champion Kimi Antonelli crowned in Mexico as Hamilton and Leclerc’s clash hands victory to Verstappen
Kimi Antonelli has made Formula 1 history by becoming the youngest world champion at age 20 in Mexico, as a bitter Ferrari collision paved the way for Max Verstappen's victory.