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Elderly Komani residents protest over electricity

Residents of Komani marched to the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality offices on Wednesday to protest about blocked electricity meters. Addressing the protesters, Mayor Madoda Papiyana said the meters would not be unblocked until residents had settled their debt. Protesters said they had suddenly received huge bills. The municipality acknowledged that some people had not been […]

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ANC’s Internal Battles Threaten 2026 Election Focus, Analysts Warn

The African National Congress (ANC) launched its three-day lekgotla on Thursday with a sharp rebuke from its Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, aimed at members already campaigning for top positions ahead of the party’s 2027 national elective conference. Addressing attendees in Boksburg, Mbalula stated the party’s immediate and sole priority must be the upcoming 2026 local government

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South Africa’s Digital Divide Leaves 13.6 Million Offline, As Policy Debates Slow Progress

In a world where connectivity is increasingly synonymous with opportunity, an estimated 13.6 million South Africans—approximately 21% of the population—remain cut off from the digital economy, according to a recent analysis. The primary barriers are persistent: internet access is either unaffordable or too unreliable for meaningful use. The stark figures were discussed in a wide-ranging

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Hundreds Displaced by Alleged Zama Zama Violence in Randfontein, Government Pledges Action

Over 600 residents of the Sporong community in Randfontein remain displaced, sheltering in an overcrowded community hall for over a week after allegedly being terrorized by illegal miners. The government has committed to addressing their situation by next week, as the crisis spotlights the growing national threat of violent, syndicate-driven illegal mining. The displaced residents

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Failing water systems will cost R400-billion to fix, says minister

The nationwide maintenance backlog on water and sanitation systems will cost about R400-billion to rectify, said Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, in response to a question in Parliament in December. But only R26-billion total expenditure on Water and Sanitation services was budgeted for the 2025/26 financial year, including grants to municipalities. Municipalities are supposed

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Police Arrest Four with Illegal Firearms, Suspected of Targeting E-Hailing Drivers

On Friday, 23 January 2026, police in Gauteng arrested four males in Betrams, Johannesburg. The suspects are believed to be responsible for a series of robberies and kidnappings targeting e-hailing drivers in Jeppestown and surrounding areas. Acting on intelligence, officers located and arrested the suspects at a shack in Betrams. Four unlicensed firearms and ammunition

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