The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has assured South Africans that it is ready to administer the 2026 Local Government Elections, urging eligible voters, political parties, independent candidates, election observers and other stakeholders to contribute to a peaceful Election Day on Wednesday. Briefing the media at the National Results Operations Centre in Midrand, IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya confirmed that ballot papers and essential election materials had been secured and distributed to voting stations, with logistical, security and operational arrangements in place.…
The Presidency has urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation about South Africa’s migration challenges following the recent deaths of Ethiopian and Mozambican nationals. In a statement released on Monday, government expressed concern over what it described as inaccurate narratives surrounding migration-related incidents, particularly comments linking the deaths of Ethiopian nationals to broader migration policy failures. The Presidency said it would engage the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to ensure information shared…
The high-profile attempted murder case against alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused has been postponed to Wednesday, 17 June 2026, after the defence requested additional evidence from the state. The matter, which was due to continue in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday morning, was postponed after Matlala’s legal team argued that full disclosure had not yet been made by the prosecution. Defence Seeks Further Disclosure The defence is preparing a formal application to compel the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt to halt parliamentary impeachment proceedings linked to the Phala Phala saga is set to face opposition from the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Ramaphosa has approached the Western Cape High Court seeking an interdict to stop Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process from continuing while the court reviews the validity of the independent panel report that triggered the inquiry. The president argues that allowing the process to proceed before the court reaches…