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The mystery EFF voter in Orania strikes again

The Economic Freedom Fighters have once again secured a single vote in the conservative Afrikaner town of Orania during the 2026 local government elections, reviving curiosity…

Voting in Johannesburg.  (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Beyond the ballot box, the people watching over South Africa’s elections

Beyond the political parties and candidates, thousands of election workers and observers ensure voting day functions. From managing queues to tackling accessibility hurdles,…

Yonela Tshaka is contesting Ward 12 in Makhanda’s Makana Municipality.

A new generation in the running for local government

Several candidates under the age of 30 are contesting wards across South African municipalities in the 2026 local government elections, aiming to bring fresh leadership and…

President Cyril Ramaphosa voting, November 4.

Ramaphosa acknowledges municipal failures as service delivery takes centre stage

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged ongoing service delivery failures in Johannesburg and across the country, calling on incoming municipal councillors to prioritise basic…

Johannesburg voters turn out at Hyde Park as Ramaphosa prepares to vote

Johannesburg residents casting their ballots at Hyde Park High School express hopes for improved service delivery and accountable leadership in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Voters queue at a voting station in Maseru

Special voting hiccups raise questions before election day

Delays, broken scanners, and missing pens during special voting in Germiston have raised concerns about readiness and logistics ahead of the main election day.

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Former EMPD deputy chief and Ekurhuleni city manager back in court over alleged impersonation scheme

Former EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla return to court over an alleged R400,000 scheme to hire an impersonator for a 2019 court…

Former SRC President Simphiwe Mnyande. Image: Supplied

Former Rhodes University SRC president faces possible exclusion after student protests

Former Rhodes University SRC president Simphiwe Mnyande faces six disciplinary charges and possible exclusion following student protests over proposed fee-payment protocols.

AKA and Tibz murder trial continues as defence examines tracking evidence

The defence prepares to challenge vehicle-tracking evidence as the Durban High Court hears testimony detailing the movements of cars linked to the murders of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes…

Paul Mashatile.

Mashatile urges South Africans to honour O.R. Tambo through active citizenship

Speaking at the annual O.R. Tambo wreath-laying ceremony, Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged South Africans to honour the liberation stalwart through active citizenship,…

Dineo Mokwele. Image: Supplied/Facebook

Whistleblowers honoured as Dineo Mokwele receives integrity award

Brigadier Dineo Mokwele received the Integrity Under Fire Special Award at the 2026 Whistleblowers Awards in Johannesburg, highlighting the risks of challenging wrongdoing and…

Murdered: Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo

Tsontso smartwatch suspect faces fresh charges as bail hearing is postponed

Kenneth Chibuzor, linked to the case involving slain runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo’s smartwatch, faces additional fraud and immigration charges, with his bail application…

Lebogang Terciia Phaswana, founder and CEO of TS Pad a Girl Foundation, is working to address period poverty and promote menstrual dignity among girls and women in Hammanskraal and Temba.

Period poverty is keeping South African girls out of the classroom

Lack of access to sanitary products forces many South African girls to miss school out of fear and embarrassment. In Hammanskraal, the TS Pad a Girl Foundation is stepping up to…

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Photo: MK Party/X)

Retired isiZulu expert takes stand in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial as Mpofu challenges evidence

An isiZulu language expert testified in the Durban High Court to interpret social media posts in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s incitement trial, drawing pushback from advocate Dali…

Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA. Photo: Supplied

CCTV footage takes centre stage in AKA and Tibz murder trial

The Durban High Court has examined surveillance footage from across 17 locations as the state reconstructs the final hours of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.

Katiso Molefe was arrested on 6 December 2024 — a month before the task team was disbanded by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. (Screenshot)

KT Molefe murder trial postponed to July 2027

The murder trial of businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe, linked to the high-profile deaths of DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and Armand Swart, has been delayed to July 2027.

Katiso Molefe was arrested on 6 December 2024 — a month before the task team was disbanded by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. (Screenshot)

KT Molefe appears in court over DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos and Armand Swart Murders

Businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe and three co-accused face 35 charges in the Johannesburg High Court over high-profile killings, including those of DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla back in court over 2021 unrest posts

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has appeared in the Durban High Court facing charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence related to her social media posts during the…

Apple Pay feature. Image: Supplied

SAs digital payments future has a cash problem

Despite significant investments in faster payments and AI across South Africa's banking sector, cash remains dominant due to high fees, connectivity issues, and a lack of public…

Murdered: Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo

Two granted bail in case involving slain runner’s smartwatch

Two men accused of possessing slain runner Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo's smartwatch have been granted bail, while a third remains in custody over pending immigration…