Thousands of residents from Thokoza in Ekurhuleni marched to a nearby industrial area on Thursday, accusing undocumented foreign nationals of taking employment opportunities from local residents. The protesters are demanding that companies prioritise the hiring of South African citizens. Members of the civic organisation, Abahambe Thokoza, gathered in large numbers before marching to factories in the area, where they handed over memorandums outlining their demands to management. The group’s spokesperson, Tebogo Motloung, claimed that many local residents remain unemployed while…
Mayor Dada Morero says the City of Johannesburg will request support from the South African National Defence Force as it intensifies operations against illegal structures and lawlessness in the Johannesburg CBD. Morero was speaking during a by-law enforcement operation on Small Street in the inner city on Wednesday, where city officials removed illegal structures and engaged with businesses operating around the Methodist Church precinct. The mayor says the city is now preparing for a larger operation targeting the troubled Marble…
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has extended his condolences to the family of three Zimbabwean nationals killed in a tragic series of collisions on the N1 highway near Bela-Bela. The devastating incident unfolded on Saturday evening, 9 May 2026, when 44-year-old Paul Masunda was struck and killed while attempting to cross the busy highway after dropping his wife and children at an informal bus stop. Police confirmed that the first vehicle involved was driven by an off-duty SAPS member. Moments later,…
Stakeholders in the sector, including the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), have begun preparing for the elections following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that the municipal elections will be held on 4 November 2026. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) said it has convened the National Municipal Managers Forum (NMMF) in Johannesburg from Wednesday to Thursday, bringing together municipal and city managers from across the country’s 257 municipalities at a pivotal moment in the local government calendar. Speaking on YOU FM…