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Midrand – The Democratic Alliance (DA) kicked off its two-day federal congress at the Gala Convention Center in Midrand on Sunday, where over 2,000 delegates are expected to elect a new federal leader, chairperson, and three deputy chairpersons. Current leaders John Steenhuisen and Helen Zille are not contesting the positions. The congress is viewed as […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) kicked off its two-day federal congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Saturday, with over 2,000 delegates expected to attend and elect a new federal leader, chairperson, and three deputy chairpersons. Current leaders John Steenhuisen and Helen Zille are not contesting any of the top positions. Voting is scheduled

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa be held accountable for the alleged mishandling of a 2020 theft at his Phala Phala farm and has formally requested the Speaker of the National Assembly to initiate Section 89 impeachment proceedings against him. This follows the release of a report by the Independent

Olievenhoutbosch, outside Pretoria – Informal traders whose businesses were demolished by the City of Tshwane along the R55 and Samrand roads say the action has devastated their only source of income and left them uncertain about their future. The municipality carried out the demolitions three days ago as part of its Rea Spana by-law enforcement

Residents of Majaneng, particularly those in the Middleton A section near Delareyville in North West province, say they have reached breaking point over a persistent water crisis that has lasted nearly ten years. With no reliable municipal supply, families in the area are compelled to use donkey carts and wheelbarrows to transport water from neighbouring

Pilgrim’s Rest, once a premier tourist destination in Mpumalanga, is now struggling with a sharp decline in visitors, according to residents and business owners who point to prolonged government inaction on key infrastructure and the extended closure of the historic Royal Hotel. The Royal Hotel, widely regarded as the town’s main tourist drawcard, has remained

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga has arrested a 35-year-old suspect found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as part of ongoing intensified efforts to combat violent crime. On Friday, 10 April 2026, at approximately 10:00, members of Acornhoek SAPS received information from a reliable source regarding an individual allegedly in

A 39-year-old man has appeared in the Tiyani Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, in connection with the murder of a police sergeant. Awelani Kennedy Matumba was remanded in police custody. His case has been postponed to Tuesday, 14 April 2026, for a formal bail application and further police investigations. The case stems from

Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Flying Squad in Limpopo acted on intelligence regarding a white Toyota Corolla with Gauteng registration plates. The vehicle was reportedly involved in distributing illicit Remington Gold cigarettes in the Westernburg, Seshego, and Polokwane policing areas. A lookout operation was activated, leading to the vehicle being traced

The SAPS Fezile Dabi District Infrastructure Task Team has arrested four suspects aged between 43 and 49 for alleged stock theft near Viljoenskroon. On Thursday, 9 April 2026, at approximately 20:00, members of the Kroonstad Infrastructure Team received information about individuals reportedly planning to steal sheep from a farm along Vredefort Road. The information was