The Business Weekly

Year: 2026

Dry Taps and High Stakes: Soweto Voters Brave El Niño Heat to Demand Change

As scorching El Niño heat waves bore down on Gauteng, Election Day in Ward 31, Orlando East, dawned with a…

The Grassroots Charge: Councillor Candidate Kathleen Pinky Moticoe Takes Aim at Local Decay in Ward 31

JOHANNESBURG — As South Africa gears up for the upcoming local government elections, ActionSA’s Ward 31 candidate, Kathleen Pinky Moticoe,…

Navigating the Lines: The Electoral Commission Draws a Clear Boundary on Election Day Campaigning

As voting stations opened their doors at 07h00 this morning for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission of…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Casts Vote in Thembisa Local Government Elections

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is scheduled to cast his vote today at Thuto Ke Maatla Secondary School in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni,…

IEC Confirms Operational Readiness as Over 1.4 Million Cast Special Votes Ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections

PRETORIA — With hours to spare before millions of citizens head to the polls, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially…

High Alert: NATJOINTS Declares Maximum Security Readiness for 2026 Local Government Elections Amid Tragic KZN Killing

PRETORIA — As South Africa stands on the precipice of its 2026 Local Government Elections, the National Joint Operational and…

Democracy in Action: South Africa Gears Up for High-Stakes 2026 Municipal Elections as Special Voting Concludes

As the second and final day of special voting concludes, South Africa stands on the precipice of a defining democratic…

Ramaphosa Urges High Turnout as South Africans Head to the Polls for Local Government Elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe are set to cast their ballots at Hyde Park High School…

Mashatile Urges High Voter Turnout as South Africa Heads to Local Polls

PRETORIA — Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to cast his ballot on Wednesday at the St. Johannes Lutheran Church…

Springboks Name Settled, Experienced Lineup to Open Nations Championship Campaign Against Italy

TURIN — Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus has named a formidable, battle-hardened matchday-23 for Saturday’s opening clash of the second phase…