158 With the election date now set, Polokwane has become a flashpoint in South Africa’s shifting political landscape. Political tensions are intensifying in Polokwane as senior ANC and EFF figures defect to…
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WATCH: Suspected cable thief trapped inside an electricity substationÂ
165By Mapaballo Borotho Electricity / Pexels A suspected cable thief was arrested after becoming trapped inside a mini substation in Johannesburg. The rescue operation caused further damage and led to temporary power…
Mashatile declares ANC victory ‘certain’ ahead of November polls
178 Mashatile urged supporters to guard against perceived differences that could undermine the National Democratic Revolution. ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has declared that the party will win the upcoming local government…
AfriForum and MK Party engage in high stakes Constitutional dialogue
167 Zuko Komisa AfriForum sought to defend Section 235, which acknowledges the right to self-determination for cultural and linguistic communities. The dialogue extended to the importance of mother-tongue education and fostering mutual…
Ramaphosa announces date for 2026 local government elections
204 Voter registration weekend is set for 20 and 21 June with some parties already in full campaign mode. President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the date for the 2026 local government elections…
PA defeats DA in Western Cape by-election, ANC also loses seat
180 The Patriotic Alliance drastically increased it voter share from the previous municipal elections, although overall voter turnout was low. The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has landed another firm psychological jab in the…
Be cautious as floods and thunderstorms may hit this long weekend
201By Mapaballo Borotho Image @shutterstock The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms, raising concerns about flooding and infrastructure damage. Several provinces, including the Northern Cape,…
Malema sues Ngizwe Mchunu over Nigerian drug dealer claims
186 Malema’s lawyer says Ngizwe Mchunu deliberately defamed Malema in an effort to discredit the EFF ahead of the elections. EFF leader Julius Malema is suing cultural activist and former radio presenter…
Truck drivers narrowly escape death in suspected arson attack in Ekurhuleni
166By Mapaballo Borotho Image @citizen news Police are investigating an arson attack after three trucks were torched on the N3 in Vosloorus. The drivers escaped unharmed after suspects allegedly blocked the road…
A third strike in Polokwane: Why Shebeshxt’s stage is still a cell
133 THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS…