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Johannesburg Water has moved to reassure city residents that a “Day Zero” scenario, where taps run completely dry, is not imminent, despite the implementation of Level 1 water restrictions. The restrictions are a response to the city’s water demand consistently exceeding the supply capacity of its distribution system. A spokesperson for the entity emphasized that […]

The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has announced the immediate suspension and recall of a ward councillor in the Mandeni Local Municipality, following serious allegations of gross misconduct, including a brutal assault linked to a community member’s death and separate rape accusations. The party’s provincial spokesperson, Fanle Sibisi, confirmed the decisive action against the

Sol Plaatje Municipal Manager Thapelo Matlala has commenced a 30-day leave of absence, a move that comes after intense pressure from a coalition of civic and business organizations demanding his immediate suspension. The call for Matlala’s suspension has grown steadily since Tuesday, with community leaders levelling serious allegations of corruption, maladministration, and interference with supply

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has issued a direct appeal to the nation’s developed commercial farmers, urging them to partner with the government to release land and accelerate the pace of land reform. The call was made during a three-day oversight visit to the Western Cape, with Thursday’s focus squarely on the progress and challenges of

State-owned logistics giant Transnet has reported a significant reduction in its annual losses, citing the early success of its recovery plan, though it continues to grapple with a crippling debt burden and rampant infrastructure crime. For the financial year ending March 2025, Transnet posted a net loss of R1.9 billion. While still a loss, this

A new political force, the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, has been formally launched, with its founder declaring an intention to contest the upcoming local government elections. The movement was announced by its president, former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu, at a media briefing in Midrand. Shivambu stated the launch followed a nationwide consultation process

The decades-old tripartite alliance that has powered South Africa’s ruling political bloc is showing significant signs of strain as its smallest member, the South African Communist Party (SACP), follows through on a resolution to contest elections independently. The SACP’s decision, formalized at its 2022 and 2024 congresses, marks a dramatic shift from its traditional role

Residents of a rural Eastern Cape community were recently compelled to collect water from a local river after a complete failure of municipal infrastructure severed their access to clean tap water, leading to significant public unrest. The crisis in Qunu, which came to a head just weeks ago, saw frustrated residents resort to protest, blocking

Despite the recent observance of National Water Week, residents across Johannesburg continue to face persistent water outages, leading to growing public frustration and protests in communities like Westbury and Nigel. The ongoing crisis, characterized by supply disruptions and a frequent collapse in communication from authorities, has prompted a significant financial response from the city’s water

Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: At 15h19, we received a report about a horrific accident on the N2 towards Mbonambi. Two light motor vehicles were involved in a head-on collision resulting in the death of three members of the same family. The Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Nontembeko Boyce has just informed me that the deceased