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Inside the ANC decision that saved South Africa
Trevor Manuel recently recalled the conversation he had with Nelson Mandela in 1996 than ended up saving South Africa from financial ruin.

South Africa’s richest city collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
After cleaning up the city and working to improve service delivery before the G20 Leaders Summit in November, Mayor Dada Morero has been accused of dropping the ball

Sanco queries Floyd Brink’s ANC regional lekgotla appearance as a no-confidence motion filed against mayor Morero
SANCO in Johannesburg has raised concerns about Floyd Brink and other unelected municipal officials attending an ANC Regional Executive Committee lekgotla

Cape Town leaves Joburg in the dust
South Africa’s property market in 2026 is set for steady, value-driven growth, with Cape Town pulling further ahead of Johannesburg and other metros.

Poor planning, lack of land delay relief programmes for human settlements — minister
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane highlights poor planning and lack of relocation land as key issues delaying relief efforts for disaster victims in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. She emphasizes the need for a national framework and proactive, collaborative planning to address climate-induced disasters, urging municipalities to prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure.

Madlanga commission resumes hearings on Monday
Dozens of witnesses are due to appear before it over the next few months

Sporong residents return home after zama-zama terror
Better policing raises hope for safety and housing

Chikunga calls on parents to vet scholar transport
Minister also asks operators not to overload their vehicles

Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.

Andy Burnham’s bid to return as MP blocked by Labour’s ruling body
Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer feared he could mount a leadership challenge.

Van Dijk wants ‘very important’ Robertson to stay
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he wants Andy Robertson, who is a target for Tottenham, to stay at the club as he remains a “very important” member of the squad.

Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military heads for landslide election win
Myanmar’s junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn country’s general election as a final round of voting took place, with the military-backed party having secured a majority of seats in previous rounds
SUCCESSION SAGA: Safa elections, and the big Jordaan question, to define local soccer in 2026
Everyone will be observing the elections closely. The biggest question is whether president Danny Jordaan will contest again.

Trump praises UK troops as brave warriors after widespread condemnation
US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised ‘brave’ British soldiers, calling them warriors, a day after remarks he made about Nato troops in Afghanistan were described as ‘insulting and appalling’ by Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Ouaddou praises Pirates’ play despite goalless draw against Babina Noko
Coach remains confident of team’s ‘quality football’ as they pursue premiership title

Draw against Sekhukhune no cause for concern, says Pirates coach
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou insisted that Saturday’s goalless draw against Sekhukhune United wasn’t a cause for concern despite its implications in the title race.

Grieving families bid farewell to young Vaal crash victims
Bereaved families, community members and Gauteng premier among those gathered in Sebokeng to mourn the tragic loss of three children who died in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash