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 Department of Transport is seeking legislative changes to enforce a strict zero-percent blood alcohol policy to enhance road safety. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy stated that the measure would help reduce the rising number of drunk-driving incidents. “More than 18 000 people were arrested for drunken driving between March and the end of August this year alone, accounting for a third of all traffic arrests during the period. South Africa cannot normalise the close to 12 000 deaths recorded on…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Lebogang Maile as Acting Premier while he takes sick leave. Maile will assume the position from Thursday, 3 September, until Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The appointment has been made in terms of Section 131(1)(a) and Section 13 of the Constitution, which provide for an acting premier to perform the functions of the provincial executive when the premier is unable to do so. According to a statement from…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismissed Major General Feroz Khan with immediate effect following disciplinary proceedings over allegations that his conduct brought the police service into disrepute. National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed Khan’s dismissal, saying it followed his failure to appear before the designated senior officer handling his disciplinary process. Khan had been facing disciplinary proceedings relating to allegations concerning his conduct while serving as a senior member of SAPS. Mathe said the disciplinary process was conducted…