The African National Congress (ANC) has retained its position as the largest political party in the North West following the 2026 Local Government Elections, despite a decline in electoral support that the party partly attributes to persistent service delivery challenges. The ANC secured 44.1% of the combined ward and proportional representation (PR) vote across the province. Speaking during a media briefing in Mahikeng, where the party reviewed its election performance, ANC North West Provincial Chairperson Nono Maloyi acknowledged growing dissatisfaction…

Coalition talks in Gauteng’s hung metros have hit their first major stumbling block, with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba refusing to compromise on his demand that the DA drop Helen Zille and Cilliers Brink as its mayoral candidates. Mashaba has accused both politicians of racism, an allegation the DA rejects. He says he will not hand ActionSA’s black votes to people he regards as racists, 32 years into democracy. “I will never work with the DA under the leadership of the…

The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) has urged residents and motorists to exercise caution following severe thunderstorms across the city. EMS said no major incidents had been reported across Johannesburg so far. Motorists have been advised to drive carefully, maintain a safe following distance and avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or low-lying bridges. Residents in low-lying areas have also been urged to remain vigilant and avoid crossing rivers and streams because of the risk of drowning. The…