Voters across South Africa can expect hot temperatures and possible thunderstorms as they head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). SAWS has forecast above-normal temperatures across several parts of the country, with weather conditions expected to vary from one region to another. According to the Service, the seasonal outlook, influenced by the developing El Niño weather pattern, suggests that parts of the country are likely to experience below-normal rainfall and…
The Madlanga Commission has postponed the testimony of alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, whom it had summoned to appear before it on Tuesday morning. The Commission said Matlala’s legal representative will be physically present on Tuesday when the postponement will formally be effected. “Due to the heightened media and public interest in the testimony of Mr Vusimuzi Matlala, the Commission wishes to advise that whilst Mr Matlala has been subpoenaed to appear before it on Tuesday, 7 July 2026,…
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) will convene a second week-long Investigative Inquiry into the country’s food system from Monday, 6 July 2026 to Friday, 10 July 2026, in Johannesburg, Gauteng.It was established during the first round of the Inquiry, held in March 2026, that South Africa’s food system is capable of feeding markets efficiently but fails dismally to feed South Africans equitably.The hearings heard from a range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, government institutions, researchers and…
Anti-immigration groups have accused the government of attempting to silence them after their representatives were removed from the National Dialogue. The groups say the dialogue process has stalled since a contentious national convention held at Unisa earlier this year, which reportedly descended into a heated exchange and forced organisers to postpone the remainder of the programme. The next phase was expected to consist of community-based mass meetings, where South Africans would contribute ideas on the future direction of the country.…