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Nelson Mandela Bay increases ward councillor discretionary fund

Monday, March 16, 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has increased the Ward Councillor Discretionary Allowance from R100 000 to R150 000 per ward councillor, raising the total annual allocation from R6 million to R9 million per financial year.

Limpopo government assisting communities affected by floods

Monday, March 16, 2026

The Limpopo Provincial Government has assured residents that it is fully prepared to assist communities affected by flooding, which has caused widespread damage to roads and infrastructure in parts of the Waterberg, Vhembe and Mopani districts.

State will prevail over criminality – General Masemola

Sunday, March 15, 2026

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the authority of the State will prevail over criminality and lawlessness as government intensifies its fight against organised crime through the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support police operations.

South Africa notes Israel’s response in ICJ case

Sunday, March 15, 2026

The South African government has noted the filing of Israel’s response to its written pleadings in the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Madlanga Commission welcomes arrest in murder of key witness

Sunday, March 15, 2026

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a key witness who testified before the commission.