119 The Democratic Alliance has officially announced Geordin Hill-Lewis as its mayoral candidate for Cape Town ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The incumbent mayor was unveiled at the party’s campaign…
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Dereleen James Takes on Hill-Lewis in Cape Town Race
118 ActionSA has named MP Dereleen James as its mayoral candidate for Cape Town, setting up a direct fight with incumbent mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis ahead of the local government elections. James was…
New Emfuleni mayor’s first slip – controversial MMC appointments
123 The DA in Gauteng has raised concerns about Emfuleni’s new MMCs. The DA in Gauteng says it is shocked by the redeployment of former Emfuleni mayor Sipho Radebe as the new…
Ramaphosa faces growing internal pressure as Nqakula remarks add to ‘onslaught’
111 Former minister Charles Nqakula’s remarks about President Cyril Ramaphosa potentially facing arrest could be viewed as part of a broader internal campaign against the president, as influential figures within the ANC…
Ramaphosa in dramatic court bid to stop impeachment processBy Lunga Simelane
122 President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an urgent court application to stop Parliament from proceeding with an impeachment inquiry against him while a separate legal challenge remains unresolved. Court papers filed in…
No ‘dead’ citizens will be allowed to vote, says IEC
96 IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya says the commission is aware of threats by groups behind anti-illegal immigrant protests to destabilise the elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says only South African citizens…
Mbalula defends Bafana as political opponent warns SA becoming ‘hate capital of Africa’
131 Critics of South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration movement adopted Mexico in protest during the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup South Africa’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is…
Mashatile Among MPs Reprimanded for Ethics Breaches
95 National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has reprimanded several MPs, including Deputy President Paul Mashatile, after they were found to have breached Parliament’s Ethical Code of Conduct. The reprimands were issued on…
Lawyers accused ANC of contempt as members fight suspension notice
103 3 members who halted provincial conference now targeted by PTT, with lawyers warning Fikile Mbalula risks contempt over withheld data. Three ANC members who took the party to court on two…
DA Hits ANC Over Tembisa Electricity Crisis Before Polls
126 Democratic Alliance (DA) Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane has vowed that a future DA-led administration would prioritise affordable electricity and responsive service delivery, as the party seeks to rebuild trust among…