An IEC ballot box. The Electoral Commission of South Africa is proposing a number of amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of the Local Government elections scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Shiburi says that the primary subject of the proposed amendments relates to Section 15 of the Electoral…
FILE | Operation Dudula members march in Soweto. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has interdicted Operation Dudula from performing various actions against foreign nationals, which include, but are not limited to, interfering with the access of foreign nationals to healthcare services, as well as intimidating, harassing or assaulting any individuals that they identify as…
Former police Sergeant Rachel Kutumela, her sister Anna Shokane and daughter Florah Shokane, appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court for a bail application on 24 July 2025. The case of a former police officer, Rachel Kutumela, her sister, Anna Shokane, and daughter, Flora Shokan, is expected to resume in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo…
File: Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya interviewed for three position of IEC Commissioners on July 22, 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa has re-appointed Mosotho Moepya as the chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Judge Dhaya Pillay, who was appointed as a commissioner in 2018, will serve as a part-time member. Joyce Pitso,…
Signage is seen outside the European Central Bank (ECB) building, in Frankfurt, Germany The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2% for the third meeting in a row on Thursday and repeated that policy was in a “good place” as economic risks recede and the euro zone shows continued resilience in the face…
Handcuffs depicting an arrest. An explosives expert has been arrested for alleged trespassing at Nasrec in Johannesburg. The man, who is also an operations director at Gauntlet Security Solutions, was arrested on Monday night. He allegedly attempted to access the venue without authorisation. Officials have described the incident as a publicity stunt in which the…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the Pretoria High Court. Live proceedings below:
File: NSFAS Board Chairperson, Dr. Karen Stander. The DA has expressed concern over the abrupt resignation of the NSFAS Board Chairperson, Dr. Karen Stander. Stander, who was appointed to lead the newly constituted NSFAS Board after the previous board was dissolved and placed under administration, tendered her resignation with immediate effect on Sunday. According to…
Leaders of the Parties to the Government of National Unity (GNU). President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Government of National Unity (GNU) as united and strong following a just-concluded two-day GNU leaders retreat held at the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng. The meeting saw the leaders of the 10 political parties which form the…
Brown Mogotsi’s bulletin riddled vehicle. Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says they have been engaging North West businessman and alleged African National Congress (ANC) fixer, Brown Mogotsi, on his safety. This after Mogotsi’s vehicle was involved in a shooting incident in Vosloorus in Gauteng on Monday night. Mogotsi has not yet appeared before…
