JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As the African National Congress (ANC) prepares for its historic Johannesburg mayoral candidate announcement ahead of the 2026 local government elections, political commentator Leeto Nthoba warns that the ruling party suffers from a severe “question deficit,” lacking bold members willing to challenge the direction of its leaders. The ANC is set to […]
JOHANNESBURG — Johannesburg residents are increasingly questioning whether they are receiving genuine value for money as municipal rates and taxes continue to rise alongside unreliable service delivery. With the cost of living escalating, households and pensioners across the city are demanding greater transparency and accountability for how their financial contributions are managed within the local
MBHASHE, Eastern Cape — Across the Eastern Cape, a growing number of substantial rural homes are being built on communal land, fundamentally altering the local economic landscape. However, because these properties are rarely surveyed or individually registered, they fall outside conventional municipal rates systems, creating a complex revenue challenge for local governments striving to fund
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KOMANI, EASTERN CAPE — Serious questions have been raised regarding alleged irregular pension payouts at the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in Komani, where nine employees are implicated in a scandal involving approximately R13 million. The controversy centers on claims that these staff members received early retirement benefits from the South African Local Authorities Pension Fund
PIETERMARITZBURG, KwaZulu-Natal — The ongoing Msunduzi Local Municipality strike in Pietermaritzburg has intensified, with police deploying rubber bullets to disperse striking municipal workers who are demanding salary upgrades, the reinstatement of standby payments, and clarity on scarce skills benefits. The industrial action, led by employees affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU), initially
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) has accused the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) of dishonesty and a lack of transparency prior to embarking on its ongoing Section 189 retrenchment process. The union alleges that critical information was withheld before the state-owned passenger rail entity initiated staff
CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — A motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is set to be voted on in Parliament this Wednesday, following claims that she failed to uphold her constitutional duties regarding the Phala Phala impeachment process. The motion was originally tabled in June by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader
NYANDENI, Eastern Cape — As local government elections approach, Nyandeni road upgrades have emerged as a critical focal point for residents in the Eastern Cape, who warn that deteriorating access routes are crippling local livelihoods and stunting the regional economy. For communities situated in this area, distance is measured in much more than just kilometers.
KNYSNA, Western Cape — Police have launched a murder investigation following the assassination of former Knysna Mayor and ANC councillor Aubrey Tsengwa. The 48-year-old was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and upper body after a lone gunman allegedly approached his vehicle and opened fire, an attack that also left a passenger injured.
PIETERMARITZBURG, KwaZulu-Natal — The ongoing Pietermaritzburg municipal workers strike has entered its third day, leaving the provincial capital drowning in uncollected rubbish and escalating into tense clashes between police and South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) protesters. The Msunduzi CBD is currently buried in waste, with bins overturned and refuse piled across roads. The largest