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

A – Z Guide to the 2026 local government elections

As millions of South Africans prepare to vote, here is your complete A–Z guide to navigating the local government elections, ballot allocations, and IEC voting logistics.

Rule of law: Xenophobia in South Africa will undermine the country’s Africa trade expansion strategy.

Managing Migration Together: Making South Africa’s Five-Point Plan Work Through Regional and International Cooperation

South Africa faces rising anti-migrant tensions alongside complex border governance challenges. Making the 2026 Five-Point Plan successful requires moving beyond diplomatic talk…

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula sits in the dock of court eight at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mapisa-Nqakula discharge application dismissed

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s application to have corruption charges against her dismissed, clearing…

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula sits in the dock of court eight at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

State turns to corroborating case in Mapisa-Nqakula corruption trial

The corruption trial of former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has moved to the State's corroborating witnesses, including retired military officers, family members of…

Mantashe calls for deeper Rwanda-SA cooperation as Kwibohora 32 marks new diplomatic chapter

ANC national chairperson and Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe called for deeper cooperation between Rwanda and South Africa, saying stronger bilateral…