With less than a week remaining before South Africans head to the polls, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged registered voters to prioritise integrity, competence and accountability when choosing their local government representatives. Millions of eligible voters are preparing to cast their ballots on Wednesday, ushering in the seventh administration of local government. The elections are expected to play a significant role in determining the leadership and development priorities of municipalities across the country. Speaking on YOU…
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has adjourned its 15th National Congress, citing the need to protect the unity and integrity of the federation. COSATU Secretary-General Solly Phetoe read the statement on Wednesday following extensive engagements among the leadership of the federation’s affiliates. COSATU described the decision as a “difficult and painful moment”, saying there would be “no winners” if the federation remained divided. According to the federation, the decision was taken in line with Clause 3.4 of…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the provincial government will deploy resources to help identify six women whose bodies remain unidentified following a string of discoveries across Ekurhuleni. Eight women’s bodies have now been found in Kempton Park, Kwa-Thema, Olifantsfontein and Clayville. Only two of the victims have been identified. Briefing the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Lesufi said identifying the women was an urgent priority to provide their families with answers and closure. “We have committed ourselves that the six…
The African National Congress (ANC) has lost its Electoral Court challenge to have 181 of its candidates reinstated for the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections. The court dismissed the party’s appeal on Wednesday after the ANC challenged the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to exclude the candidates from the ballot in the affected municipalities. The dispute centres on whether the ANC had legally submitted its candidate nominations before the IEC’s 28 August, 5pm deadline. The ANC argued…