JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (Democratic Alliance) has announced a R50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the killing of ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe. She was shot and killed in Dunoon on Saturday after visiting a voter registration station. The killing, alongside the murder of Gqeberha councillor Sixelo […]
KIMBERLEY – Five vacancies in the Sol Plaatje Municipal Council will remain unfilled after the ANC expelled five councillors. The vacancies cannot be filled through by-elections because South African law prohibits municipal by-elections within nine months of Local Government Elections, which are scheduled for 4 November. The IEC says while the vacancies are unfortunate, municipal […]
FRANCE – The United States and Iran have signed an interim ceasefire agreement aimed at ending their conflict. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, US President Donald Trump warned that the US would resume military action and target Iranian officials if Tehran violated the terms of the deal. Trump also appeared to soften his […]
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa will launch the Milestones of Freedom campaign in Pretoria on Thursday. The initiative aims to commemorate key moments in South Africa’s democratic history while promoting social cohesion and improved service delivery under the theme, Honouring the Past – Delivering the Future. The campaign marks several important anniversaries, including 30 years […]
GAUTENG – Parliament and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature will host the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) Africa Region at Emperors Palace in Gauteng from 16 to 20 June 2026. The conference will bring together 63 parliamentary presiding officers from national and sub-national legislatures across Africa to discuss ways of […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and mediator Shehbaz Sharif say an initial agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East could be signed soon. Pakistan announced that both sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and were preparing for an electronic signing, followed by technical-level discussions next week. Trump also claimed […]
POLOKWANE – Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba welcomed Deputy President Paul Mashatile to an engagement with traditional leaders, highlighting the important role they play in governance, cultural preservation and community development. She paid tribute to historic leaders such as Khosi Tshilwavhusiku Makhado, Kgoshi Mampuru II and the Rain Queen Modjadji, while emphasizing Limpopo’s rich cultural […]
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Andries Nel have announced plans to implement the Court Rationalisation Reports aimed at improving South Africa’s justice system. The reforms, based on recommendations from a committee led by Dikgang Moseneke, seek to address apartheid-era inequalities by improving access to courts and justice services. The government has approved measures […]
JOHANNESBURG – Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has dismissed claims by current mayor Dada Morero that his leadership contributed to the City’s decline. Morero made the remarks while appearing before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts to discuss Johannesburg’s financial situation. Mashaba said Parliament should compare the City’s audited financial records during his tenure with […]
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements says only three days remain before MEC Tasneem Motara tables the department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote. The budget presentation will outline the department’s key priorities and commitments aimed at speeding up service delivery, increasing access to housing, and developing safer, integrated communities across Gauteng.