Nine political parties and independent candidates have expressed a willingness to work together towards a possible coalition government in the Bojanala District, with a shared focus on improving service delivery, strengthening accountability and addressing corruption beyond the upcoming Local Government Elections. The discussions took place during a coalition exploratory meeting convened by the Rustenburg People’s Party (RPP). The meeting brought together political formations seeking common ground on the possibility of establishing a coalition in Rustenburg Local Municipality and Moses Kotane…
Strong and destructive winds have damaged more than 20 schools in the North West, causing extensive damage to roofs and mobile classrooms. According to the Department of Education, the number of damaged schools is expected to increase when schools reopen on Monday. The extensive damage comes as the department is still reeling from the recent burning of three schools and is expected to place further pressure on the already strained departmental infrastructure. The department’s Head of Communication, Dr Elias Malindi,…
Behind the explosive allegations heard at the Madlanga Commission are people whose lives have been directly affected by alleged failures within South Africa’s criminal justice system. One of the most disturbing developments was the murder of Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, identified as Witness D, after he had given evidence before the commission. His death has placed renewed attention on the safety of people who come forward to expose alleged wrongdoing. The commission has also heard allegations involving dozens of…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned criminals who target police officers that they will face the full might of the law, as South Africa honoured 12 fallen South African Police Service (SAPS) members during National Commemoration Day at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday. The annual ceremony remembered officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the 2025/26 financial year. Nine of the 12 fallen members were from Gauteng, while North West, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga each recorded…