SALGA envisages more coalitions post-2026 municipal elections

By More Matshediso 

With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, the President of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Bheke Stofile envisages that there will be an increase in coalition governments across municipalities. 

Speaking to Public Sector Manager (PSM) magazine, Stofile said the...

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya on the road to the LGE

By Sihle Manda

As South Africa gears for the seventh Local Government Elections (LGE) – due between late 2026 and early 2027 – the question of the election date is far more than a diary entry.

Yet, as Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya illustrates, selecting that date is a constitutional...

Call for comments on Whistleblower Protection Bill

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is calling for written comments on the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill 2026, colloquially known as the Whistleblower Protection Bill.

The bill is, in part, the implementation of the recommendations of the Zondo Commission, which advocated for urgent reforms to protect...

‘Arrests are in police domain’ – Madlanga Commission

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has moved to clarify that arrests made as a result of revelations during proceedings are carried out by the police and not the commission itself.

Commission...

Warning issued for severe thunderstorms

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says conditions are favourable for the development of severe storms, potentially leading to minor impacts over the western and eastern parts of the North West, the extreme north eastern parts of the Northern Cape and the western and central Free State, on Tuesday.

This could cause localised damage to...

Expo puts defence careers in reach for KwaZulu-Natal youth

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has partnered with the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to host a Ministerial Career Expo and Outreach Programme at Masameni Sports Field in Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal.

The Deputy Minister is joining the Department of Defence and Military Veterans at the...

EMPD Deputy Chief Mkhwanazi appears in court

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused, Ekurhuleni Municipal Manager Kagiso Lerutla, have appeared in the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court to face charges of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

The two appeared in court on Monday, following their arrests over...

Stop using transformer oil on your body — it’s harmful and dangerous!

By Nomxolisi Mashiyi

There’s a worrying belief circulating in some communities that transformer oil can be used to treat health conditions like rheumatic arthritis. While it may seem like a harmless home remedy, the reality is far more dangerous to human health and the environment.

The Department of Forestry,...

Call to rebuild the nurturing family unit

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Seiso Mohai has led an intergovernmental engagement on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Free State.

Addressing the gathering, Mohai described GBVF as one of the most urgent social crises facing the country, saying it has...

Fire Reported at Lower Sabie in Kruger National Park

A fire was reported on Tuesday morning at Lower Sabie Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park, affecting the shop and restaurant. 

“The Ranger team and other staff members reacted quickly and managed to contain the fire before it could spread to other structures,” the South African National Parks (SANParks) said.

No injuries or...

Parliament pays tribute to veteran actress Cynthia Shange

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, have expressed their deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the broader arts community, following the passing of multi-award-winning and internationally...

Government mourns the passing of iconic actress Cynthia Shange

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe have paid tribute to veteran actress, model and beauty queen Cynthia Shange, whose legacy spans decades of contributions to the country’s arts and culture, and to global representation.

They extended their heartfelt condolences to...