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Electoral Commission launches journal on African elections

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Ahead of the Local Government Elections to be held in November, the Electoral Commission in partnership with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have launched the inaugural Special Issue of the Journal of African Elections.

Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West

Thursday, May 7, 2026

An intelligence driven operation has resulted in the arrest of five suspects, including a police officer, in connection with an ATM bombing reported in the early hours of the morning in Dinokana, Zeerust in the North West.

South Africans are not a xenophobic people - Presidential spokesperson

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.
The remarks come as demonstrations against undocumented immigrants have spread across several major cities in South Africa.

Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to take decisive prosecutorial action following the completion of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigation into the George building collapse.

News consumption trends change face of journalism

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The impact of technology and rising uptake of social media are making an indelible mark on the landscape of journalism, shifting South African audiences from passive consumers to active participants in the news cycle.

NCOP to take ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), led by Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will roll out its flagship public participation and oversight programme, Taking Parliament to the People (TPTTP), to the Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West next week.

Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.