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Northern Cape MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Venus Blennies-Magage, has tabled a R57.1 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year. A significant portion—over 60%—of the allocation is committed to the public sector wage bill, reflecting ongoing fiscal pressures in personnel costs. The Departments of Health and Education have each received over R16 billion, […]

Air pollution poses a significant and growing environmental and public health challenge in South Africa, particularly in densely populated low-income residential areas. While public attention often centers on large industrial facilities and fossil fuel-burning operations with visible smokestacks, experts emphasize that these are not the primary sources of poor air quality in many residential communities.

The iconic Sagole Big Tree, recognized as the largest baobab tree in South Africa, faces significant neglect that threatens its status as a major tourist attraction and cultural landmark. Located near the villages of Zwigodini and Muswodi outside Musina in Limpopo Province, the tree—locally known as Muvhuyu—has been carbon-dated to over 3,000 years old. It

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has expressed concerns over the timing of the upcoming local government elections, scheduled to occur sometime between November 2026 and January 2027. The commission has called for an early proclamation of the exact date by the responsible minister, warning that any further delays could complicate voter registration drives

A recent survey by the Sivio Institute has revealed widespread dissatisfaction among South African citizens with the service delivery performance of their municipalities. The Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations (CPE) study found that 70% of respondents rated their municipality’s performance as low, while only 2% described it as high. Development practitioner and researcher Yolokazi Mfuto discussed

A collaborative effort by multiple South African Police Service (SAPS) units in the Western Cape culminated in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of four firearms, including a rifle, on Friday. According to police reports, the Crime Intelligence unit received a tip-off regarding individuals from various provinces who had gathered in the Western

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has confirmed that forensic investigations remain ongoing into a controversial R16 million procurement deal for municipal vehicles, following allegations that many of the procured vehicles were never delivered or cannot be fully accounted for. Opposition parties in the council have raised serious concerns over the fleet management project, claiming that vehicles

Elderly residents in the rural community of Empumelelweni are enduring significant financial hardship after going several months without receiving their old-age pension grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The delays have left many struggling to afford basic necessities, pushing them deeper into debt and uncertainty. The affected pensioners rely heavily on these

The governments of South Africa and Eswatini have signed a revised treaty on the development and utilisation of the water resources of the Komati River Basin, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation on shared water management. The agreement was signed at the Maguga Dam in the Kingdom of Eswatini by South Africa’s Minister

Police in Letsitele have arrested a 24-year-old suspect for the murder of a 64-year-old man in Ntsako Village following an alleged dispute over witchcraft. According to police reports, officers responded to a complaint at approximately 10:10 on Friday, 13 March 2026. Upon arrival at the scene, they discovered the elderly victim lying on the ground