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Elections National News

Clock Ticks for South Africa’s Political Parties as IEC Unveils 89-Day Roadmap to November Municipal Polls

PRETORIA — South Africa’s political landscape has officially entered high-gear campaign season following the publication of the official Election Timetable…
Orlando Pirates Sports

Lungu’s 120th-Minute Heroics Keep Pirates’ Five-in-a-Row Dream Alive

Orlando Pirates’ quest for an unprecedented fifth consecutive MTN8 title remains firmly alive, but the Soweto giants were forced to…
Kedibone Diale-Tlabela Local News

Public Transport as Economic Catalyst: Gauteng Leads Call for Execution at UITP Africa Conference 2026

JOHANNESBURG — Rapid urbanisation across Africa is placing unprecedented pressure on transport networks, framing efficient public mobility not merely as…
Gauteng Law Enforcement Local News

Economic Law Enforcement Blitz Yields Millions in Fines and Revenue Safeguards Across Gauteng

JOHANNESBURG — In a wide-ranging push to curb illicit economic activities, restore municipal governance, and protect public infrastructure, law enforcement…
Herman Mashaba Local News

ANC Defections to ActionSA Signal Deepening Crises in Johannesburg’s Forgotten Townships

JOHANNESBURG — In what marks a psychological and symbolic blow to South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) ahead of…
Service delivery Local News

Gauteng’s Municipal Turnaround Strategy Shows Promise as Province Targets Smart City Vision

JOHANNESBURG — In a bid to overhaul local government performance, address deep-seated service delivery bottlenecks, and fortify fiscal integrity across…
SG Fikile Mbalula National News

Mbalula Denies Vote-Buying Allegations, Threatens Legal Action Following Dlamini-Zuma’s Podcast Claims

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has fiercely rejected explosive vote-buying allegations leveled against him by party veteran Dr.…
Exhibition Business

dtic Backs Local Cosmetic Innovators at Organic & Natural Products Africa Expo

JOHANNESBURG — The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has sponsored 12 South African cosmetics manufacturers to exhibit…
Madlanga Commission National News

Ramaphosa Notes Recommendations as Madlanga Commission Urges Criminal Probes Into Senior Officials

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially noted the recommendations and referrals detailed in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission…
Peter Frewen Local News

DA Free State Mourns Loss of Political Veteran Peter Frewen

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State is mourning the passing of Peter Frewen, a foundational figure and long-serving…