The Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that an unprecedented 136 790 candidates have met the statutory requirements to contest South Africa’s local government elections, scheduled for 4 November 2026.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has officially opened the upgraded R568 Road in Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane, marking the completion of a major road infrastructure project to improve mobility, road safety and connectivity.
The Alfred Nzo District Agricultural Show hosted in Matatiele has provided smallholder farmers with a platform to access markets, showcase their produce and strengthen their participation in the mainstream economy.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has delivered a comprehensive update highlighting the province’s key milestones in combatting crime, healthcare, finance and infrastructure development.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has noted with concern the unilateral visa restrictions announced by his counterpart, Secretary Marco Rubio, while urging the United States (US) to respect the democracy and sovereignty of South Africa.
Limpopo MEC for Finance, Kgabo Mahoai, has stressed to government officials that fiscal planning must deliver visible improvements in service delivery and in the daily lives and well-being of citizens.
The National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF) has appealed to families with missing loved ones in Gauteng to come forward and assist with the DNA identification of unidentified women whose bodies have been found in the province.
South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation because it is home to people from diverse cultures, races and religions. We pride ourselves for having united people with deep political differences to build an inclusive society that works for everyone, regardless of their background or race.
A Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation has uncovered a R58 million scheme entailing the fraudulent transfer of land belonging to the Ekurhuleni Municipality.
The sixth National Shelter Indaba has called for a strengthened national and global effort to curb gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), with stakeholders stressing the need for greater collaboration and collective action to address the scourge.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West has noted a message circulating on social media alleging that a suspect described as the “Kempton Park Serial Killer” has relocated to Potchefstroom and that an extensive police operation has been launched in the city.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has announced that it is placing operational units on heightened alert along regional borders to support ongoing investigations into the deaths of eight women in Ekurhuleni.
The Department of Home Affairs has successfully relocated 274 asylum seekers and refugees who were located outside the department’s office on Che Guevara Road in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
September is a significant month in South Africa, marked by commemorations that celebrate our identity, heritage, service and national development. This edition highlights Tourism Month, Heritage Month, Public Service Month and Deaf Awareness Month, each of which reminds us of the diversity, resilience and spirit of our nation.
As Chairperson of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Cabinet Committee, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has strongly condemned the recent killings of women in and around Kempton Park in Gauteng.
