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PRETORIA, Gauteng — With the local government elections exactly one month away, UDM election readiness in the Eastern Cape has come under intense scrutiny following the party’s failure to register all of its candidates. According to UNISA Professor of Political Sciences Dirk Kotze, this setback not only impacts the party’s historical stronghold but also highlights […]

BUFFALO CITY — The ongoing UDM IEC candidate list dispute has intensified as the United Democratic Movement (UDM) attributes its submission challenges to severe technical glitches within the Independent Electoral Commission’s outdated IT infrastructure. While the electoral body maintains its online nomination system was fully operational, party leaders argue that systemic failures have unfairly penalized

FOCHVILLE, Gauteng — The escalating Fochville illegal mining crisis has transformed the once-thriving tourist destination into a hub of criminality, leaving locals at the mercy of heavily armed zama zamas and pushing the town toward a “ghost town” fate. Jaco van der Merwe, a local business owner, former Community Policing Forum (CPF) member, and Ward 14

PILGRIM’S REST, Mpumalanga — The escalating crisis of illegal mining in Pilgrim’s Rest has prompted a massive police crackdown as violent syndicates threaten the historic town’s tourism industry and local livelihoods. Residents and small business owners are pleading for urgent intervention, warning that the rampant influx of unregulated miners is driving away visitors, contaminating vital

TSHOLOMNQA, Eastern Cape — United Democratic Movement (UDM) president Bantu Holomisa is actively campaigning in the rural village of Tsholomnqa in the Eastern Cape, focusing on the upcoming November 4 local government elections while simultaneously navigating a complex dispute over the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) candidate list. Speaking to the press while lobbying for support

SOUTH AFRICA — South African music legend Babsy Mlangeni has passed away at the age of 83 following a short illness, marking the end of an era for the nation’s creative sector. The iconic singer and guitarist is being remembered by government officials and fans alike as a cultural pioneer whose timeless melodies became the

KWAZULU-NATAL — A Turkish fugitive accused of severe sexual offenses and kidnapping has been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal, marking a significant milestone in international law enforcement cooperation. The 40-year-old suspect was apprehended in Isipingo following a coordinated operation to fulfill an extradition request from Turkish authorities. The arrest was executed on a Thursday by the Fugitive

uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal — The MK Party has intensified its campaign trail in KwaZulu-Natal, with party President Jacob Zuma leading a major mini rally in uMhlathuze to mobilize voters ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Held at the Eskawin College facility, the event marks a critical push for the party as it seeks to expand

GQEBERHA, EASTERN CAPE — The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has officially launched its 2026 election manifesto in Nelson Mandela Bay, focusing heavily on overhauling basic service delivery and crumbling infrastructure ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Hundreds of supporters braved cold and rainy conditions at the NU2 Stadium in Motherwell to hear the

MOSSEL BAY — A tragic Mossel Bay maritime incident has resulted in the recovery of three bodies and left two crew members missing after a fast rescue boat capsized in rough seas. The Department of Transport confirmed the fatal accident involving the uMkhuseli Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV), which took place approximately 40 nautical miles off