News24 | ANC to start headhunting ‘capable’ mayoral candidates, says Mbalula
The ANC plans to headhunt and allow communities to propose names of mayoral candidates ahead of the local government elections.
MONDAY, 13 APRIL 2026, 07:01
The ANC plans to headhunt and allow communities to propose names of mayoral candidates ahead of the local government elections.
The one thing we do know is that nobody will leave the negotiation table happy, and that’s probably the best possible outcome.

The South African boxing landscape has found its definitive frontrunner in Brandon Thysse, says Golden Gloves promoter Rodney Berman.Known as “Fast Guns”, the 30-year-old son of late SA and Commonwealth super middleweight boxing champ, Andre Thysse, hold

At a time when youth unemployment in South Africa sits at 41% and exceeds 90% in parts of the Vaal, a powerful, solutions-driven story is taking shape. Vaal EmpowaYouth Week 2026 (20–24 April, Sebokeng) is not another conference. It’s a live economic activation platform delivering real outcomes in real time from job placements and enterprise funding to accredited skills […]

Sundowns will face Esperance in the semifinal first leg at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on Sunday at 9pm, as they aim to gain an advantage.

Delegates from all provinces and even a few from the party’s overseas structures, dubbed DA Abroad, will be represented, reaching figures which presiding officer of the federal congress Werner Horn believes represents the full diversity of the party.

Both teams are struggling, with only 1 point separating them in 14th and 15th place, making this fixture a crucial six-pointer for their bid for survival.

Bobby Blanco is living his best TV life, and he’s not holding back. The media personality is now the face of She Is DJ on SABC 1, a docu-reality series that’ll give viewers a front-row seat to the daily grind, beats, and glow-ups of 13 of the country’s ho

Bobby Blanco is living his best TV life, and he’s not holding back. The media personality is now the face of She Is DJ on SABC 1, a docu-reality series that’ll give viewers a front-row seat to the daily grind, beats, and glow-ups of 13 of the country’s ho

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed justice Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi and justice Katharine Savage as judges of the Constitutional Court.

The TRC cases inquiry, probing efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg, on Friday.

Johannesburg’s credit rating outlook was downgraded to negative after delays in publishing its audited financial statements, which has already seen trading in the city’s bonds on the JSE being suspended.

You might know her as Glenda on Skeem Saam but Nozi Langa-Malao is ready to make audiences laugh with her new role as Mmaphefo on e.TV’s new TV show, Emzini.
US House of Representatives Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to end US attacks on Iran, as Donald Trump’s party continued to prevent efforts to rein in the Republican president’s war powers.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justices Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi and Kate Savage to the Constitutional Court.

The Madlanga Commission is investigating corruption and political interference in Tshwane’s police and city administration, focusing on rigged tenders and missing documents, with current hearings featuring key officials and new witness testimony.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system continues hearing witness testimonies on Friday.
As ever, Maria McCloy has curated a lineup that makes choosing almost impossible. We’re also heading to Open Streets Joburg this Sunday — a joyful, car-free stretch of the city brought to life by Jozi My Jozi.

In the 99th episode of the ‘Arena Sports Show’, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Mahlatse Mphahlele and Sizwe Mabena are joined by football technocrat Teboho Molopa.

SA expats in New Zealand face a double blow, with spiking bond repayments and strict new visa rules threatening to shatter the Kiwi dream.