Mncwango named mayoral candidate for ActionSA in eThekwini.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. ActionSA has announced its mayoral candidates for eThekwini, KwaDukuza, and Newcastle ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
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Nigeria’s idle 50-year-old mill gets new gas deal.
By Nduka Orjinmo. Nigeria agreed a gas deal that moves it closer to reviving a giant steel plant that hasn’t
DA vows to tackle corruption and improve municipal governance.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Democratic Alliance (DA) launched its Local Government Elections manifesto on August 8, 2026, at Mary Fitzgerald
Two police officers, two civilians shot dead in notorious Reiger Park.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. South African Police Services (SAPS) confirmed a deadly shooting on Saturday night that left four people dead
Ebola outbreak in DRC worsens as cases surpasses 4000.
By Clement Bonnerot. Caption: A woman walks by posters warning about Ebola near an Ebola treatment center on June 2,
DJ Warras’s killer sentenced to 25 years after admitting to murder.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Armindo Joaquim Pacula accused of killing Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, has entered into a plea agreement with
ANC SG demands NDZ to retract her claims, or face court action.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula has responded to allegations that he distributed money
NATJOINTS warns against attempts to destabilise the local elections.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says a comprehensive security plan is in place ahead of
Court shuts down benefit claims for Chapter Nine public officials.
By Tania Broughton. Public office bearers in Chapter Nine institutions are not “workers” who are entitled to benefits beyond what
Election date officially proclaimed as IEC publishes timetable.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Mosotho Moepya welcomed the announcement of the proclamation of 4 November
SA already upgraded by bond market as rating firms lag.
By Matthew Hill and Alexander Parker. South African authorities are focused on hitting budget targets rather than pleasing credit-rating firms,
Kubayi defends govt’s efforts to implement the recommendations of TRC.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi appeared before the TRC Cases Commission of Inquiry at