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Politics
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Political killings in South Africa reach record high ahead of local elections
South Africa records 43 political killings from January to September, surpassing annual totals as local elections approach in November.
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Minister says 38 municipalities are in distress – 8 in the Free State
While COGTA Minister says 38 municipalities are in financial distress, DA in Free State already took action in laying criminal charges against municipal managers.
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Minister Majodina faces backlash after vulgar outburst at Kouga community meeting
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina exchanged profanities with a disabled resident at a Kouga community meeting, sparking DA ethics complaint.
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Minister om hulp gevra in Renosterspruit-ramp
‘n Inwoner van Roodewal langs die Renosterspruit vra hulp vanaf minister van water en sanitasie oor Renosterspruit-ramp.
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IEC election timetable out as voters’ roll closed for Wednesday 4 November polls
The IEC has published its 89-day election timetable for the 4 November 2026 local polls, with the voters’ roll having closed at midnight on 7 August.