Action SA leader Herman Mashaba says his party is steadily increasing its number of public representatives — without directly contesting elections — through what he calls the Green Umbrella project. On Monday, Mashaba announced that two new political entities, the Creatives Congress Movement (a pressure group formed by arts practitioners) and the Azanian Independent Community Movement (a small party based in Taung, North West), have joined ActionSA. Mashaba claimed the North West group already controls seven council seats, which he…

Parents and guardians in the North West are urged to work closely with the Provincial Department of Education to ensure the smooth placement of remaining learners for the 2026 academic year. The Department has noted a high number of parents rejecting the schools allocated to their children, with many repeatedly returning to Local Education Office Hubs in search of alternative placement options. Departmental spokesperson Vuyo Mantshule said the Rustenburg, Potchefstroom and Mahikeng Local Education Offices have been identified as hotspot…

Taxi boss Victor Majola, who is linked to the killing of media personality Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, has been denied bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. DJ Warras was shot and killed last month in the Johannesburg CBD in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. Magistrate Annalise Tlhapi ruled that Majola’s release could jeopardise the investigation and the criminal justice process. “The safety of the witnesses is at stake. There is a likelihood that the accused…