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South Africa’s long-dominant African National Congress, tarnished by years of corruption scandals, is on course for its worst electoral setback yet as results come in from local government elections. Here are five things to know from the Wednesday vote, which could redefine the future of the party of late liberation icon Nelson Mandela as opposition …

Please find attached soundbite by Ashor Sarupen.  Following the Democratic Alliance’s strong performance in the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Federal Executive has resolved to engage all political parties in coalition discussions to govern municipalities where no party has secured an outright majority. In many of these municipalities, the DA has emerged as the largest …

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a R375 million rehabilitation programme to upgrade key arterial road infrastructure at the Port of Richards Bay. The capital outlay forms part of TNPA’s infrastructure renewal strategy to expand cargo handling capacity and enhance operational efficiency. Underlining the economic focus of the capital programme, Richards Bay port manager …

A man arrested for drunk driving broke down in tears and blamed his political party’s loss in the local government elections for his decision to drink and drive. The man was arrested during a Nenzani La Ezweni operation in Greytown on Friday. The incident was highlighted by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport as authorities intensify …

With President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to officially announce the results of the 2026 local government elections on Sunday, 8 November, at 6pm, the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party has not ruled out the possibility of challenging the outcome in court. Speaking to journalists at the KwaZulu-Natal Operations Results Centre in Durban on Saturday, MK party senior …

07/11/2026 Location: Gansbaai, South Africa Dive site: Joubertsdam Water temp: Moderate Visibility:  Good Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Cape fur seals Trip Summary: Today we set off early from Kleinbaai Harbour, making the most of the beautiful, calm conditions before the expected wind picked up. Just 15 minutes across the bay, as we arrived at our dive …

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, key questions surround declining voter turnout, rising political fragmentation, and the growing dominance of coalition governance. With major battleground municipalities at stake and smaller parties positioned as kingmakers, the upcoming vote could fundamentally reshape the country’s local political landscape. We look at 10 big questions …

Our journalists are out in the field bringing you live coverage from the Local Government Elections, they are speaking to political leaders, analysts and communities following Wednesday’s voting.  Make sure to keep tuned to the IOL live blog for rolling coverage.  The big test The biggest test for incoming municipal administrations will be turning political …

JOHANNESBURG – South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, but unlike national and provincial elections, local government elections require voters to make two or three separate choices, depending on the municipality where they are registered. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is urging voters to understand what each ballot paper represents before casting their …

The Voortrekker Monument: Located in Pretoria, this monument commemorates the Afrikaner pioneers who left the Cape Colony in the 1830s. Read More at the Source

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday that Washington intends to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free access to the ​US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA gives eligible African ‌countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products. South Africa has been the largest beneficiary …

Today I am deeply hopeful about South Africa’s future. This is a good day for South Africa. In this election, the people of South Africa have given us an historic opportunity to turn many towns and cities around. We must take it. We must now rise to the occasion. Now that the rough and tumble …

“(The turnout) suggests that ANC voters did not stay away – as many expected – but rather showed up and voted for alternative parties,” said Louw Nel, senior political analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, who said an outcome of 32% would be “the party’s worst nightmare coming true.” Investigative Journalism: South African media is known …

South Africa’s sixth democratic local government election may ultimately be remembered as the week a restless nation, frustrated by failing municipalities and deteriorating public services, made its frustrations heard at the ballot box. From rainswept Durban to the highveld sunshine of Johannesburg, millions of South Africans ventured to polling stations this week to participate in …

The Boks scored nine tries in a dominant performance in Turin. The Springboks crushed a depleted Italy 66-7 in their Nations Championship November tour opener in Turin on Saturday, after scoring nine tries and conceding just the one. The world champions enjoyed a superb first half, scoring tries at will, with their maul from the …

He said this is a healthy development for democracy, as voters exercise their right to choose who they want in government. Mantashe, however, believes smaller parties have largely benefited from criticising the ANC, and argued that none can match the ruling party’s historical contribution to the country. He said it’s also too early to draw …

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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is strengthening South Africa’s contribution to global clean energy research, development and innovation through its participation in the 8th Research and Development (RD20) Conference, taking place from 19 to 23 October 2026 at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre in Pretoria. Held …

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SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump announced intention to terminate South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program: “For 26 years, AGOA has been the cornerstone of a profound economic partnership between the U.S. and sub-Saharan African countries. …