The African National Congress (ANC) says it is prepared to engage political parties, civic movements and independent candidates as it seeks to establish coalition governments following its losses in the 2026 Local Government Elections. The party’s Special Extended National Executive Committee (NEC), which met from Thursday to Friday, has mandated its leadership to begin coalition negotiations in municipalities where no political party secured an outright majority. In a statement released on Friday, ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said engagements with…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Reconciliation Day as a vital moment for South Africans to confront their painful past with honesty, acknowledge the complexities of the country’s shared history and renew their commitment to building a peaceful and united future. The president was delivering the keynote address at the Reconciliation Day commemoration held at the Ncome Museum in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal. The museum honours the Battle of Ncome of 16 December 1838, during which thousands of Zulu warriors lost their lives…
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has announced the deployment of additional police officers to Bapong, near Brits, as authorities intensify efforts to curb illegal mining in the area. Masemola made the announcement during a visit to the area on Monday, where he was accompanied by senior police management. He said some law enforcement officers would be permanently stationed in Bapong to strengthen visibility and sustain operations against illegal mining activities. “We are deploying more police officers on the ground;…
Stock was reportedly shot and killed in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, while inspecting buildings connected to his private security business. The company was said to be involved in operations targeting the eviction of illegal occupants from hijacked properties in the area. A well-known and influential voice in South African broadcasting, DJ Warras built a formidable career in radio over many years. He first rose to prominence at YFM, before moving on to 5FM, and later joining Gagasi FM, where he hosted the…