FRIDAY, 02 JANUARY 2026, 20:58
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has urged residents to limit “harvesting water” as parts of the city continue to battle with inconsistent supply and failing reservoirs.
A furious Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini pulled no punches against those he considers critics of the monarch in an explosive reed dance address on Saturday.
“Failure to deliver services is an infringement of the basic rights of citizens.”
AfriForum Youth has paid tribute to American conservative activist and US President Donald Trump’s ally Charlie Kirk after his assassination.
The ANCYL wants to tighten its membership recruitment process by vetting those who wish to join the movement.
Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau has withdrawn controversial draft regulations that would have allowed educational institutions to be listed as “originators of credit information” under the National Credit Act.
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the Nasi iSpani programme is exclusive to South Africans based in Gauteng, and no foreign national will be considered for the programme.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile came out guns blazing, telling MPs they are “out of order” and asking him “funny” questions about the ownership of his Waterfall and Constantia residences.
The National Council of Provinces’ select committee on public petitions and executive undertakings will visit the SA Lithium mining site in Magogo Village, Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday.
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Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has pledged R800m to fix reservoirs and bulk infrastructure in the city as it battles one of its worst water crises in years, with taps running dry in many communities and residents taking to the streets in protest.
The ANC Youth League must rise up to the challenge and safeguard the ANC from “strategic partners” such as the DA, which the league’s president, Collen Malatji, claimed is destroying the party from within.
MK Party MP and musician Gezani “Papa Penny” Kobane has called on the department of sport, arts and culture to prioritise villages and townships, accusing the government of sidelining rural communities while billions are spent nationally.
The EFF has introduced a bill in the National Assembly to ban alcohol advertising
Premier believes banks are the ‘real owners’ of homes and those paying off bonds are ‘just tenants’ until the debt is paid
On the other side of town, the mayor held a state of readiness briefing on the upcoming U20 mayors assembly and attended a G20 preparatory meeting
Dr Imran Keeka flags shortage of specialists, ophthalmologists in particular
Tributes are pouring in for Limpopo provincial executive committee (PEC) member Nkateko Mbhoma, who was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday.
Gauteng is diversifying trade to mitigate the impact of US tariffs by focusing on partnerships with China, India, BRICS and intra-African markets, according to Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile.
President Cyril Ramaphosa believes if BRICS nations unite to create solutions, they can unlock tangible mutual benefits for their members and the broader Global South.
The EFF’s draft Private Member’s Bill for debt relief for students and another by ActionSA to scrap MPs’ compulsory membership of the Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme are awaiting public comment before they make their way to Parliament.