The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa, dismissing calls for him to resign following the party’s significant decline in last week’s Local Government Elections. The party’s position emerged on the sidelines of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on Thursday, where senior leaders are assessing the ANC’s disappointing electoral performance. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said there was no indication that Ramaphosa should step down, pointing…

Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has called for legislative amendments to make the deliberate failure to implement her office’s remedial actions a criminal offence, stressing that compliance is essential to ensuring accountability, access to justice and meaningful redress for ordinary South Africans. Speaking at the three-day International Conference on Access to Justice for All, held at Sun City near Rustenburg, Gcaleka highlighted the critical role of ombudsman institutions in bridging the gap between the country’s constitutional promises and the everyday…

Johannesburg residents have been urged to take precautions as extremely hot temperatures are expected to persist across most parts of the city on Friday. The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has advised residents to stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and avoid direct exposure to sunlight, particularly between 11am and 3pm. EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said people working outdoors should take regular breaks to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses. “Residents are encouraged to continue to stay hydrated, drink…