National Treasury Conditional Grants Under Scrutiny as Municipal Underspending Persists

National Treasury Conditional Grants Under Scrutiny as Municipal Underspending Persists

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — The management and utilization of National Treasury conditional grants have come under intense parliamentary review as local governments continue...
National Assembly Advances Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill Ahead of 2026 Elections

National Assembly Advances Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill Ahead of 2026...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — The National Assembly has officially backed the amendment of the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill, advancing the pivotal legislation...
South Africa Gang Violence Sparks Outrage as Police Resource Shortages and Corruption Allegations Mount

South Africa Gang Violence Sparks Outrage as Police Resource Shortages and...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — Escalating South Africa gang violence has triggered widespread dismay among parliamentary oversight leaders following a deadly weekend that saw...
Political Violence and Double Standards Drive Women Out of Leadership, Warns Prof. Amanda Gouws

Political Violence and Double Standards Drive Women Out of Leadership, Warns...

STELLENBOSCH, Western Cape — The escalating threat of political violence and pervasive societal double standards are actively driving women out of leadership roles across...
Cape Town Shootings Leave 11 Dead as Police Offer R200,000 Reward

Cape Town Shootings Leave 11 Dead as Police Offer R200,000 Reward

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — A devastating wave of gun violence has gripped the region, with a series of Cape Town shootings leaving 11...
Western Cape Police Seize Untraceable Firearm and Narcotics Following Deadly Langa Mass Shooting

Western Cape Police Seize Untraceable Firearm and Narcotics Following Deadly Langa...

WESTERN CAPE — In the immediate aftermath of a deadly Langa mass shooting, coordinated police action has led to a major illegal firearm seizure and...
Democratic Alliance Defends Municipal Track Record Ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections

Democratic Alliance Defends Municipal Track Record Ahead of 2026 Local Government...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — As South Africa counts down to the highly anticipated 2026 local government elections, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is leaning...
CPUT Student Protests: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Faces Demands Over Fees and Residence Conditions

CPUT Student Protests: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Faces Demands Over...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — Students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) have threatened to escalate protests if university management fails to...
Cyril Ramaphosa Defends South Africa Expropriation Act in High Court Constitutional Challenge

Cyril Ramaphosa Defends South Africa Expropriation Act in High Court Constitutional...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally acknowledged that expropriation remains subject to compensation, framing it as a crucial mechanism for...
Speaker Thoko Didiza Dismisses DA's Expropriation Act Constitutional Challenge in High Court

Speaker Thoko Didiza Dismisses DA’s Expropriation Act Constitutional Challenge in High...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — The ongoing Expropriation Act constitutional challenge brought forward by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and AfriForum lacks any legitimate legal...
Department of Defence Funding Crisis: Mmusi Maimane Warns of Archaic Military and Unpaid Deployments

Department of Defence Funding Crisis: Mmusi Maimane Warns of Archaic Military...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape — Severe concerns over the Department of Defence funding crisis were brought to the forefront by Dr. Mmusi Maimane, who warned...
Plettenberg Bay Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi Faces Environmental Act Charges in Court

Plettenberg Bay Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi Faces Environmental Act Charges in...

PLETTENBERG BAY, Western Cape — Plettenberg Bay Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi has made her second appearance in the local magistrate's court, facing charges under...