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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has formally withdrawn the charges against National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. The withdrawal follows a review of the charges laid against Masemola and his subsequent arrest by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) for alleged violations of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). “In reviewing the matter, the NDPP, Advocate Andy Mothibi, invoked Section 179(5)(c) of the Constitution, read with Section 22(2)(b) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act 32 of 1998. “These provisions empower…
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called for immediate, high-level security interventions in Kempton Park following the discovery of the body of an eighth woman in Clayville, near Tembisa. The deaths have drawn intense public attention following the disappearance of 38-year-old runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, who went missing while on a routine afternoon jog in the area. Her body was later discovered partially clothed in a secluded area behind a hotel in Rhodesfield, prompting rights groups and state institutions…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally declared 4 November 2026, the date of the Local Government Elections, a public holiday. The Presidency made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. “President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 2A of the Public Holidays Act of 1994, declared Wednesday, 4 November 2026 – the date for the Local Government Elections – a public holiday throughout the country,” the Presidency said. The move is aimed at allowing millions of registered voters to cast…