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…
The 2026 local government elections could produce a dramatic political contest in Gauteng, with several high-profile mayoral candidates carrying histories of legal battles and controversy entering the race for Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. The latest development came on Saturday when the Afrika Mayibuye Movement announced businessman and former convicted prisoner Themba “Skeem GP” Lukhele as its mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni. Party president Floyd Shivambu made the announcement during a political event in Kliptown, Soweto. Lukhele, who has spoken publicly about his…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has seized counterfeit sports apparel and manufacturing equipment worth more than R1.5 million during a multi-disciplinary takedown operation in Johannesburg’s CBD. The operation was led by the SAPS National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt the manufacture, distribution and sale of counterfeit merchandise. The seizure comes ahead of the Springboks’ highly anticipated clash against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with police warning that demand for team-branded merchandise is likely…
EFF President Julius Malema has placed the health, safety and well-being of North West residents, particularly children and elderly people, at the centre of the party’s provincial manifesto launch in Tlhabane, Rustenburg. Addressing supporters and community members at the launch, Malema called for stronger measures to protect children in schools, stressing that their safety must be treated as a priority. He also urged the prioritisation of elderly residents in the delivery of basic services, including access to free water and…