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…
Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has urged residents to remain vigilant as thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds and hail are expected across parts of the city. The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, with adverse weather conditions expected to continue into the weekend. EMS spokesperson Kagiso Phasha has urged motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution, particularly around areas prone to flooding. “As the city, we remain on high alert, together with our…
The family of anti-apartheid struggle stalwart and student activist Nokuthula Simelane has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledge to stand by them until the truth about the 23-year-old’s disappearance is uncovered, her remains are found and those responsible are held to account. Ramaphosa delivered the inaugural Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture at the University of Mpumalanga on Thursday afternoon. Nokuthula was abducted, tortured and forcibly disappeared by members of the Security Branch of the South African Police in 1983. “To the Simelane…
The 2026 Spring Day celebrations have sparked controversy and prompted a national discussion about youth behaviour. The discussion began after viral videos showed community members, including elderly people, being splashed with water. The long-standing water-splashing tradition, intended to be harmless, has also caught the attention of the Department of Water and Sanitation, which has since issued a statement cautioning against unnecessary water wastage. “The Department has observed with deep concern how much water is sometimes used during Spring Day celebrations.…