The 2021 local elections in South Africa saw no political party secure an outright majority in 138 municipalities. Voters have delivered a clear message to political leaders, urging them to prioritize collaboration and public interest over personal ambitions. The results highlight a growing concern that coalition negotiations may be derailed by internal conflicts and partisan interests.
The ANC has reaffirmed its central role in determining governance for South Africa’s hung municipalities, despite its electoral decline. The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) endorsed this st…
Fikile Mbalula and the ANC National Executive Committee avoided further political fallout after two candidates they excluded from the electoral process won their wards in Cape Town. The candidates, Si…
The ANC's strategy to place its preferred mayoral candidates into key political roles has collapsed after several candidates failed to win seats in Gauteng councils. The party had planned to assign ma…
Benni McCarthy, coach of the Kenya national football team, will lead his side in a key Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against South Africa. The game, set to take place at Orlando Amstel Arena, ma…
Local government in South Africa is now facing a critical phase as the results of recent elections are finalized. The focus is shifting from political campaigning to the practical challenges of govern…
Labour inspectors identified 231,850 foreign nationals working in low-skill positions across 21,371 workplaces during the first half of the 2026/2027 financial year. The Department of Employment and L…
A 16-year-old Cape Town teenager has won a R200 000 prize in a youth cooking competition. Quade Liebenberg beat two other finalists to take the title. His winning dish was a gourmet picnic basket. The…
Bafana Bafana will face Kenya in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Friday. Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has warned that his team will not be an easy opponent, despite…
Trump has proposed that Tim Cook, former CEO of Apple, replace Jensen Huang as CEO of Nvidia, following Huang's resignation. Huang stepped down after reports surfaced about personal affairs, including…
South Africa has set a new record for maize production, harvesting 17.7 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season. This marks a significant increase from previous years and highlights the country’s role as…
The Springboks are preparing for their Nations Championship match against France in Paris on Friday. The game, set for 10:10 pm local time, will take place at the Stade de France. Prop Ox Nche, part o…
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has warned his team against complacency ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya. The match, set for Friday at Orlando Stadium, will be the first…
South African authorities have arrested nine foreign nationals in Johannesburg over alleged plans to join the Russia-Ukraine war. The suspects, aged between 20 and 26, were intercepted late Sunday eve…
Former Orlando Pirates star Patrick Maswanganyi abruptly left the team after media pressure, particularly social media, impacted his family. The 28-year-old joined Bahraini club Al-Khaldiya SC in the…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is under increased pressure after a constitutional law expert highlighted that Parliament had been warned about potential delays in the Basic Education Laws Ame…
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has asked the Industrial Development Corporation for a report on the appointment of Reginald Demana as chief operating officer. The request comes aft…
The Council of the Left has issued a warning to the African National Congress (ANC), urging it to end alliances with right-wing parties in order to secure support in closely contested local elections.…
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has warned his team against complacency ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya. The match, set for Friday at Orlando Stadium, will be the first…
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced salary increases for public officials in South Africa. The decision covers Cabinet members, members of parliament, and judges. The raises range between 3.5% and 4%.…
Thuthukile Zuma has resigned from the African National Congress (ANC)’s Joburg regional executive committee. She cited being subjected to abuse due to her family’s political connections. The resignati…
The African National Congress (ANC) suffered its worst-ever performance in local elections in South Africa, according to final results released on Sunday. The party, which has led the country since th…
The South African U23 men’s national team won their Olympic Games qualifier against Madagascar 1-0. The match, held in Johannesburg, saw the team overcome a tough challenge to advance. The decisive go…
Japan secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brazil in a friendly match in Singapore, with substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. The match, part of the Mizuho Blue Chal…
Benni McCarthy, Kenya’s national team coach, has identified Lyle Foster as the player best positioned to break the Bafana Bafana all-time goal-scoring record. Foster currently holds 10 goals for the n…
Ronaldinho, the Brazilian football legend, is set to make his competitive debut in 11 years at the age of 46. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star will play for Italian third-tier side Ravenna in a…
