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ANC tells ConCourt IEC’s ‘Submit as Final’ button is not mandatory
The ANC has told the Constitutional Court that the IEC already had records of its 181 candidate nominations before the deadline, arguing that clicking the 'Submit as Final'…
What election posters in Joburg reveal
An insightful visual and linguistic analysis of the election posters lining Johannesburg's streets, exploring how political parties craft short, impactful messages to capture…
Zuma healthy as horse, says MK Party amid reports of frail health and hospitalisation
The MK Party has dismissed reports of former President Jacob Zuma's declining health, stating that his recent visit to a Pietermaritzburg facility was merely a routine check-up.
We’re buying a future we’ll never own
As private developers dominate housing and estate levies soar, South Africans risk trading true property ownership and generational wealth for a costly illusion.
Services Seta, Takealot launch ambitious R103m digital skills development initiative
Services Seta and Takealot have partnered to launch a R103-million initiative aiming to equip 20,000 young South Africans with vital e-commerce and digital economy skills.
Information Regulator to engage Gauteng over e-Panic Button data breach
The Information Regulator plans to engage the Gauteng Department of e-Government regarding a reported data breach affecting the province's e-Panic Button app, after confirming it…
Axed from party lists, Joburg councillors threaten to skip final council sitting
Several City of Johannesburg councillors excluded from candidate lists ahead of the local government elections are planning to boycott the final council sitting.
Women pay for leadership failures
Political leaders point to corrupt policing, service delivery failures, and a breakdown in municipal leadership as key drivers behind the rising number of unsolved murders and…
Race for mayors is now a national game
As senior political leaders step into the ring for mayoral seats ahead of the 2026 local elections, questions arise over whether municipalities are being treated as serious…
The ANC is losing its grip from within
The ANC's failure to register local government election candidates exposes deep factional paralysis and administrative incompetence under Cyril Ramaphosa's waning authority.
Sixth woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni as fear grows among residents
A sixth woman's body has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, intensifying fears among residents and prompting widespread calls for increased police presence and visible community…
This is bigger than the ANC
Beyond the headlines focused on the ANC, the ongoing candidate registration dispute affects 45 political parties and raises critical democratic questions for the Electoral Court…
Potholes become Joburg election battleground for upcoming polls
As Johannesburg residents navigate damaged tyres and cratered streets, potholes have evolved from costly daily nuisances into powerful political symbols ahead of the local…
We will retain eThekwini, says ANC after Ipsos poll puts MK Party in pole position
The ANC is confident it will retain an overwhelming majority in eThekwini during the upcoming municipal elections, brushing off an Ipsos poll that places Jacob Zuma's MK Party in…
South Africa does not need another GBV plan; it needs a system that works.
South Africa does not lack policies or awareness to fight gender-based violence; it lacks effective execution. Looking at international success stories like Nicaragua and the…