Rand Water Begins Critical Winter Maintenance With Minimal Initial Disruption

Rand Water Begins Critical Winter Maintenance With Minimal Initial Disruption

Rand Water has commenced an extensive phased infrastructure maintenance program aimed at strengthening the reliability of its bulk water network and reducing frequent infrastructure...
Two Killed, Two Injured in Centurion Estate Shooting

Two Killed, Two Injured in Centurion Estate Shooting

CENTURION — Gauteng police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident on Thursday at the Blue Valley Golf...
DA's Emfuleni By-Election Win Fuels Debate on Shifting Voter Trends

DA’s Emfuleni By-Election Win Fuels Debate on Shifting Voter Trends

The Democratic Alliance's narrow by-election victory in Emfuleni Ward 28 has intensified discussion around evolving voter behaviour ahead of South Africa's upcoming local government...
Spaza Shop Fund Disbursement Challenges Emerge as Owners Report Shortfalls

Spaza Shop Fund Disbursement Challenges Emerge as Owners Report Shortfalls

A R500 million spaza shop support fund pledged in late 2024 faces mounting scrutiny as beneficiaries report receiving significantly less than promised amounts, while...
DA Claims Historic First Township Ward Victory in Gauteng By-Election

DA Claims Historic First Township Ward Victory in Gauteng By-Election

In a development described as "narrative-changing" for South African politics, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has secured its first-ever victory in a pure township ward,...
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Sentenced to 20 Years Each in Pretoria

Four Armed Robbery Suspects Sentenced to 20 Years Each in Pretoria

Four individuals were each sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment on 21 April 2026 by the Pretoria Regional Court following their conviction on charges related...
Johannesburg's R97.1 Billion Budget Faces Scrutiny Amid Financial Concerns

Johannesburg’s R97.1 Billion Budget Faces Scrutiny Amid Financial Concerns

Johannesburg's Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee, Loyiso Masuku, tabled a R97.1 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year during a council sitting this...
IEC Launches 2026 Local Elections Campaign as Youth Registration Lags

IEC Launches 2026 Local Elections Campaign as Youth Registration Lags

MIDRAND, Gauteng – The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has officially launched its national campaign for the 2026 local government elections, revealing that...
IEC Launches 2026 Local Elections Campaign Amid Voter Apathy Concerns

IEC Launches 2026 Local Elections Campaign Amid Voter Apathy Concerns

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially launched its campaign for the 2026 local government elections at the Gallagher Convention Centre, unveiling a comprehensive...
Few Ghanaian Returnees Had Valid Documents, Officials Confirm

Few Ghanaian Returnees Had Valid Documents, Officials Confirm

Immigration officials at OR Tambo International Airport confirmed that only a small number of Ghanaian nationals boarding a special charter flight for voluntary repatriation...
Tshwane Unveils R58 Billion Pro-Poor Budget to Address Service Delivery Crisis

Tshwane Unveils R58 Billion Pro-Poor Budget to Address Service Delivery Crisis

Tshwane Deputy Mayor and Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee Eugene Modise has outlined the metro's R58 billion budget, describing it as a "pro-poor"...
Johannesburg Mayor Guarantees Uninterrupted Power Supply Amid R5.2 Billion Eskom Debt

Johannesburg Mayor Guarantees Uninterrupted Power Supply Amid R5.2 Billion Eskom Debt

JOHANNESBURG – Executive Mayor Dada Morero has assured residents that electricity supply in Johannesburg will remain uninterrupted, despite the city owing Eskom more than...