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Authorities respond to ongoing water crisis in Knysna
Amid a worsening water crisis, Knysna Municipality has activated its Joint Operations Centre to coordinate emergency relief efforts, as thousands of residents face weeks without adequate water supply.
Emergency water relief in Knysna: Authorities respond to ongoing crisis
Amid a worsening water crisis, Knysna Municipality has activated its Joint Operations Centre to coordinate emergency relief efforts, as thousands of residents face weeks without adequate water supply.
‘It was us,’ EFF claims victory as Nkabane scraps SETA appointments first flagged by DA
Despite the DA being the first to flag the appointments, the EFF has claimed victory following Minister Nkabane’s decision to cancel the SETA board selections.
Outrage as laptops stolen from school’s newly established cyberlab
A rural school in KwaZulu-Natal faces a setback as its newly established cyberlab was robbed of 20 laptops and essential IT equipment, prompting calls for urgent police action and community involvement.
ANC and DA clash over informal settlements in Tshwane
ANC spokesperson Joel Masilela and DA chief whip Ofentse Madzebatela engage in a heated debate over the rise of informal settlements in Tshwane, with accusations flying regarding accountability and governance failures.
Political parties urge immediate action as unemployment hits 32. 9% in South Africa
Political parties in are urgently calling for economic reforms and stronger leadership as the unemployment rate rises to a staggering 32. 9%. With millions jobless and a deepening crisis, the need for immediate action has never been more critical.
Mbalula: ANC must win elections outright to bypass DA resistance in GNU
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, said that the party must secure an outright majority in the next elections to advance its transformation agenda and counter the Democratic Alliance's legal challenges.
Overstrand Municipality elects Archibald 'Archie' Klaas as its first black mayor
Archibald 'Archie' Klaas's election as Overstrand's first black executive mayor marks a significant political shift, with the Land Party demanding accountability and action from the new leadership.
Archibald Klaas makes history as Overstrand Municipality’s first black executive mayor
In a landmark decision, the Land Party celebrates the election of Archibald Klaas as Overstrand Municipality’s first black executive mayor, attributing this milestone to their growing influence and the demand for transformation in local governance.
Overstrand Municipality elects Archibald 'Archie' Klaas as its first black mayor
Archibald 'Archie' Klaas's election as Overstrand's first black executive mayor marks a significant political shift, with the Land Party demanding accountability and action from the new leadership.
Bree Street repair to be completed in August: Johannesburg Roads Agency
The Johannesburg Roads Agency says the completion of the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street, following a devastating gas explosion, is expected by August 2025.
No doctors left: Staff shortage forces Livingstone Hospital to close outpatient clinics
Outpatient surgical services at Livingstone Hospital have been suspended due to a critical staffing crisis, leaving patients in dire need of care without access to essential surgeries.
Remembering Douglas Gibson: A tribute to a champion of South Africa's democracy
As South Africa mourns, tributes pour in for Douglas Gibson, a dedicated politician and ambassador who championed democracy.
Opinion | The impact of coalition governments on governance in South Africa
How does the chaos of coalition governments affect governance in South Africa? This article explores the recent VAT budget debacle and its implications for political stability and service delivery.
DA criticises Defence Minister Angie Motshekga for missing vital SANDF withdrawal meeting
The Democratic Alliance has condemned Defence Minister Angie Motshekga for her absence from a critical meeting regarding the SANDF's withdrawal from the DRC, following the tragic loss of 14 South African soldiers.
’Rot within police processes’: DA slams internal SAPS hearing cleared VIP officers in highway assault
The DA has condemned the decision to exonerate SAPS VIP Protection Unit officers caught on video assaulting civilians, labelling it a disgraceful failure of police accountability and calling for urgent reforms.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero urges MMCs for constructive debate
As Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero faces criticism from opposition parties, he calls for a positive debate on pressing issues like water supply and crime.
ANC welcomes Pretoria Court ruling dismissing DA’s appeal on cadre deployment
Following the Pretoria High Court's dismissal of the DA's appeal against the ANC's cadre deployment policy, ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri criticises the DA's political tactics and reaffirms the party's commitment to transformation.
DA's Legal Challenges: A threat to South Africa's transformation agenda
Experts warn that the Democratic Alliance's increasing reliance on legal challenges threatens to stall crucial reforms aimed at addressing South Africa's deep-rooted inequalities.
ANCYL warns of 'dual loyalties' after Citizenship Act declared unconstitutional
Following the Constitutional Court's ruling that declared a key provision of the South African Citizenship Act unconstitutional, the ANCYL raises alarms about the potential for dual loyalties, urging South Africans to reflect on their commitment to the nation.
DA lays culpable homicide charges against JPC CEO Helen Botes over deadly Usindiso fire
The DA has laid criminal charges against Johannesburg Property Company (JPS’s) Helen Botes, alleging her negligence contributed to one of Johannesburg’s deadliest building fires.
'Steenhuisen only has matric' - DA lambasted over race quota court case
The Democratic Alliance's court case against the Employment Equity Amendment Act has sparked intense scrutiny of leader John Steenhuisen's qualifications.
ConCourt rules South Africans can’t lose citizenship over dual nationality
In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court has declared Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional, restoring citizenship to thousands who lost it after acquiring a second nationality.
Macpherson denies corruption over DA candidate selection process
The DA's Dean Macpherson weigh's in on allegations that he manipulated the selection process of office-bearers in KZN.
ANCYL criticises DA's court challenge to Employment Equity Act as a threat to transformation
The ANC Youth League has fiercely opposed the DA's legal challenge to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, framing it as an attack on South Africa's constitutional values of equality and redress. As tensions rise within the Government of National Unity, the Youth League calls for unity in defending transformative legislation.