Local scientists are using wastewater-based epidemiology to trace the SARS-CoV-2 virus in South Africa’s sewage system, which could act as an early warning system for outbreaks of Covid-19, as well as other diseases
Court declares that the Gauteng premier’s decision to place the metro under administration was unlawful and sets it aside — after the Covid-19 lockdown ends
In Tshwane, forcing homeless people off the street resulted in chaos and the abuse of a vulnerable population. In Durban, a smooth, well-planned operation fared far better
The head of the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng says he wants to take his experience to the national level
The municipality has been accused of deliberately derailing the contract to sort out toxic water crisis in Hammanskraal
Your app being compromised is only the start — reporting the breach brings further frustrations
The coalition governments in Johannesburg and Pretoria have created a state of paralysis in both municipalities
The M&G understands the ANC offered the position to the IFP in exchange for support in metros lost during 2016 local government elections
‘…and then the coffee ran out’: What it’s like to report South Africa’s election
To claim that protests are being organised suggests sinister motives. But all protest is organised. So are cake sales and shopping expeditions
The future of civilisation could be secured by nudging a space rock off course
Blair Atholl has not only violated its water-use licence, but has also released its untreated waste downstream
The past 18 months have been gruelling for the country’s official opposition
GladAfrica, an engineering company, and the city have been at the centre of allegations of tender irregularities for the past two months
Mansions at Blair Atholl illegally used water from boreholes. The estate is now trying to get permission for this — after the fact
Irresponsible developers, thieves and homeowners have created a costly problem that is polluting the Jukskei River
The pace of renaming places to rid them of their colonial and apartheid past is too slow
Dr Moeketsi Mosola was accused of flouting the City of Tshwane’s supply chain management policy
A group of drivers have asked that the ride-hailing company reduce its service fee in light of the fuel price hike
Marietha Aucamp has resigned as Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga’s chief of staff
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba remains defiant over favourite NGO contract that was paid millions to provide services to the municipality
The DA will debate the inclusion of "diversity" as one of the party’s constitutional pillars during its federal elective congress in April
The newly-elected chancellor of Unisa says South Africans must not forget the support shown by African countries during the struggle for liberation.
The Tshwane mayor believes the people who organised last year’s violent pre-election protests are the same people behind yesterday’s demonstrations.
Shops owned by foreign nationals were shut as police dispersed protesters with rubber bullets and water cannons in Tshwane on Friday.
A group calling itself the Mamelodi Concerned Residents is leading a march to the department in protest against immigrants in South Africa.
Students expressed disappointment at their lack of control over violent elements within their group after a stand-off between police and protesters.
Less travel time and cost, world embassies around the corner and easier accountability are all reasons to move.
The new Tshwane mayoral team has members with strong opinions on Islam and on affirmative action. And then there’s a thing with double hats.
The DA says there will be no cadre deployment in Tshwane and Johannesburg, but wants blue-chip candidates to control the cities’ immense budgets.
Citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay, Tshwane and Johannesburg will have to wait a few more hours to see who their mayors will be.
Twitter brings out the memes as Number One remains silent on preliminary election results.