South Africa Economic Growth Projected to Stall as Recession Risks Mount

South Africa Economic Growth Projected to Stall as Recession Risks Mount

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — South Africa economic growth is projected to face severe headwinds, with leading economists warning of disappointing figures ahead of the upcoming...
Emfuleni Municipality R16-Million Fleet Contract Under Investigation Following Whistleblower Murder

Emfuleni Municipality R16-Million Fleet Contract Under Investigation Following Whistleblower Murder

VANDERBIJLPARK, Gauteng — The Emfuleni Local Municipality’s R16-million fleet contract is now at the centre of a sweeping criminal investigation into fraud, corruption, and...
Scholar Transport Driver Fatally Shot in Westbury, Johannesburg: Police Hunt Two Suspects

Scholar Transport Driver Fatally Shot in Westbury, Johannesburg: Police Hunt Two...

WESTBURY, Johannesburg — A 53-year-old scholar transport driver was fatally shot in Westbury, Johannesburg, in a brazen morning attack that has left the local...
Johannesburg 2026 Municipal Polls: Mayoral Candidates Face Pressure to Tackle Crime and Infrastructure Decay

Johannesburg 2026 Municipal Polls: Mayoral Candidates Face Pressure to Tackle Crime...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As the Johannesburg 2026 municipal polls approach, the city’s highly contested mayoral race is demanding more than empty promises from candidates....
Democratic Alliance Targets 60 Municipalities in 2026 Local Government Elections Under Geordin Hill-Lewis Leadership

Democratic Alliance Targets 60 Municipalities in 2026 Local Government Elections Under...

CAPE TOWN, Gauteng — As the race for control of South Africa’s municipalities intensifies ahead of the November 4 local government elections, the Democratic...
Competition Commission’s 2026 Cost of Living Report: Household Budgets Strained by Soaring Essential Goods

Competition Commission’s 2026 Cost of Living Report: Household Budgets Strained by...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — South African household budgets remain under sustained pressure as essential goods and services continue to rise faster than overall inflation, according...
Civil Society and Local Government Accountability in South Africa: Experts Urge Active Citizenry Ahead of Elections

Civil Society and Local Government Accountability in South Africa: Experts Urge...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As South Africa heads toward its local government elections, the focus is increasingly shifting to civil society and local government accountability....
Themba 'Skeem GP' Nzimande Defends Ekurhuleni Mayoral Bid Amid Governance Scrutiny

Themba ‘Skeem GP’ Nzimande Defends Ekurhuleni Mayoral Bid Amid Governance Scrutiny

EKURHULENI, Gauteng — The Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s (AMM) Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Themba “Skeem GP” Nzimande, is fiercely defending his readiness to lead the troubled...
NERSA Gazettes Eskom’s Proposed 8.83% Electricity Tariff Increase for 2027/28 Financial Year

NERSA Gazettes Eskom’s Proposed 8.83% Electricity Tariff Increase for 2027/28 Financial...

PRETORIA, Gauteng — The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has officially gazetted Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity tariff increase for the 2027/28 financial...
Eskom Crackdown on Illegal Electricity Connections Leaves Moletsane Residents Without Power

Eskom Crackdown on Illegal Electricity Connections Leaves Moletsane Residents Without Power

MOLETSANE, SOWETO — Eskom’s intensified crackdown on illegal electricity connections and meter tampering has left residents of Moletsane in Soweto without power for over...
Automobile Association CEO Bobby Ramagwede Raises Alarm Over Vehicle Misrepresentation and Safety Risks in South Africa

Automobile Association CEO Bobby Ramagwede Raises Alarm Over Vehicle Misrepresentation and...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — The Automobile Association (AA) is raising a serious alarm over growing vehicle misrepresentation in the South African motor industry. According to...
DENOSA Raises Alarm Over Gauteng Public Healthcare System Crisis Amid Severe Staff Shortages

DENOSA Raises Alarm Over Gauteng Public Healthcare System Crisis Amid Severe...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) has raised a stark alarm over the mounting crisis within the Gauteng public...