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Over the past four elections the smaller political parties have been losing votes hand over fist — except for the Freedom Front Plus (FF+). (David Harrison/M&G)

No water, no order: Sophiatown voter wants Freedom Front Plus to rescue SA

Frustrated by daily water cuts, uncollected rubbish, and urban decay, Sophiatown voter Joanna Moleko has cast her ballot for Pieter Groenewald and the Freedom Front Plus in…

President Cyril Ramaphosa voting, November 4.

Ramaphosa acknowledges municipal failures as service delivery takes centre stage

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged ongoing service delivery failures in Johannesburg and across the country, calling on incoming municipal councillors to prioritise basic…

‘We can push past 50%’, says Zille as she casts her vote

DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille believes the party can win an outright majority in Johannesburg, pledging to restore basic services and reduce pressure on Cape Town.

Johannesburg voters turn out at Hyde Park as Ramaphosa prepares to vote

Johannesburg residents casting their ballots at Hyde Park High School express hopes for improved service delivery and accountable leadership in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

US president Donald Trump

SA challenges Trump’s AGOA decision

South Africa has accused Washington of shifting the goalposts in trade negotiations after US President Donald Trump notified Pretoria of his intention to end its preferential…

Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala. (Leon Sadiki)

Phala Phala thieves found guilty of stealing $580 000

The Modimolle Regional Court has convicted two accused individuals of housebreaking and stealing $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala wildlife farm in Limpopo.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala. (Leon Sadiki)

Magistrate reads out judgement on Phala Phala stolen dollars used to buy luxury cars

The Modimolle Regional Court heard how $580,000 stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm was spent on luxury cars, jewellery, and property as judgment is handed…

Business Dialogue marks the start of industry’s role in building Ekurhuleni’s university

Government and industry leaders gather at the New Higher Education Institution Business Dialogue to shape the future of the proposed Ekurhuleni university.

MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo

Ousted MKP secretary-general blames his downfall on internal detractors

Ousted MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused a rogue internal faction, including former mayor Zandile Gumede, of manufacturing fake intelligence reports to…

President Cyril Ramaphosa & Helen Zille. Image: Supplied

Post election ANC-DA coalition likely

As the ANC and DA prepare to battle for Johannesburg and Cape Town in the local government elections, analysts suggest a post-election coalition between the two major parties…

ANC’s last throw of the dice

Facing turbulent campaigns, internal divisions and surging rival parties, the ANC braces for crucial municipal elections that could see its support drop further into the mid-30s…

Editorial: You can’t sweet-talk a dry tap

As municipal dysfunction and severe water shortages plague communities across South Africa, fed-up voters head into local government elections ready to punish failing leadership…

Municipal political landscape: ANC volunteers going from door to door, campaigning for the party. Photo: MY ANC

Will South Africa remain in ANC hands?

As South Africans head to the polls, the ANC faces its toughest local government test amid rising service delivery challenges, surging opposition parties, and the looming reality…

CORRECTION: Ramaphosa's former adviser answers Madlanga commission notice

Former presidential political adviser Bejani Chauke has been issued a Rule 10.6 notice by the Madlanga commission to explain extensive WhatsApp exchanges with late taxi boss…

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the SANDF deployment in his 12 February State of the Nation Address.

Ramaphosa deploys 510 soldiers to KZN amid anti-immigration unrest

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 510 SANDF troops to KwaZulu-Natal under Operation Prosper to assist police amid anti-immigration protests following a…