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Democratic Alliance (DA) Johannesburg Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku has raised concerns that some city councillors may be pressured into abstaining from the upcoming motion of no confidence against Mayor Dada Morero. She warned that any abstention would effectively amount to supporting Morero’s continued leadership amid what the DA describes as a collapse in service delivery. […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) marked its 25th anniversary with a national blanket drive in Hanover Park, a community grappling with poverty and gang violence. The event, aimed at providing warmth to elderly residents, also served as a platform for DA leader John Steenhuisen to reflect on the party’s resurgence and outline its strategy ahead of

The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has pledged to address deep-rooted political and administrative challenges in municipalities following its recent Provincial Alliance Summit. The summit, held over the weekend, brought together over 500 delegates, including alliance partners such as the South African Communist Party (SACP), COSATU, SANCO, and traditional leaders. Concerns Over Selective Targeting

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has admitted that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is grappling with severe financial constraints, particularly affecting the Air Force and state arms procurement agency Armscor. However, she insists that despite these challenges, the military remains capable of fulfilling its constitutional duties. Motshekga made these remarks during a session with

Members of Parliament have voiced serious concerns over the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) new grant verification process, citing delays and logistical challenges that are negatively affecting beneficiaries. The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has called for urgent intervention regarding strict conditions imposed by National Treasury on SASSA’s 2025/26 budget allocation. Committee Chairperson Bridget

City Power, Eskom, and government officials have reached a settlement in a long-standing payment dispute, with the Johannesburg electricity utility agreeing to pay R3.2 billion to Eskom over four years. The agreement follows months of mediation by the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), as directed by the court. The dispute, which dates back

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has launched its Restore Dignity March in Pretoria, demanding urgent intervention to address systemic injustices, bullying, and sexual harassment within the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Correctional Services. The march comes in response to growing allegations of abuse of power, particularly against trainees by senior officers. The union highlighted a recent

The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER), in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), is set to destroy a number of illegal gambling machines seized from various locations across the province. The crackdown targets unlicensed gambling operations, particularly in township tuck shops, where these machines have been operating unlawfully. According to the MER, such unregulated

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported a continued decline in formal sector employment, with job numbers dropping by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Compared to the same period last year, employment fell by 0.9%, signaling persistent challenges in the labor market. The latest Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) reveals that formal sector jobs

About 100 school girls, between 10 and 14 years old, marched through the streets of Nquthu in KwaZulu-Natal to demand better policing and services for victims of gender-based violence. They were led by members of Girl Guides South Africa and handed over a memorandum to the Nquthu Police Station on Saturday. They are demanding that