6+ hour, 46+ min ago   (572+ words) Toyota’s Prospecton plant was flooded in the April 2022 floods, causing water damage to many new vehicles. A reader argues that Africa is not immune to natural disasters. Image: Motor Industry Staff Association. I have seen comments suggesting that God has…...

23+ hour, 49+ min ago   (374+ words) Actor Wiseman Mncube who has organised a prayer on Heritage Day called Umthandazo WaseMpophomeni with strict rules to attendees. Celebrated The Wife and Shaka iLembe actor Wiseman Mncube has issued a stern warning to anyone planning to attend Umkhuleko WaseMpophomeni…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1028+ words) Ahead of COSATU’s 15th national congress and the November local government elections, ANC KZN Convenor Michael Mabuyakhulu makes the case for preserving the political alliance he says has delivered decades of gains for South African workers. As the Gallagher Convention Centre…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (241+ words) The IEC has confirmed that 546 political parties have registered for the 2026 local government elections. Image: ARMAND HOUGH/ ANA Studio The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says 546 parties are registered to contest the local government elections in November. That is…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (317+ words) Opinion polls will play an increasingly influential role as South Africa heads towards the 2026 local government elections. The writer states that prospective voters should look beyond the figures and headlines bandied around. South Africa is heading into another election season…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (535+ words) From famous celebrations as a trebble winner, former Orlando Pirates striker Thulasizwe Mbuyane has transitioned to politics as he sets sights to Local Governmnet Elections. Thulasizwe Mbuyane did not enter politics to chase clout, secure a paycheck, or simply stay…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (472+ words) More government intervention is looking unlikely as South African fuel prices look set to reach record levels in October. Image: Tumi Pakkies / Independent Newspapers South Africans are facing record petrol prices from the beginning of October, with diesel also set…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (512+ words) DA Councillor Abdulkader Elyas lied about his qualifications. Reports of the Democratic Alliance (DA) considering promoting a Cape Town councillor who was sanctioned for lying about his qualifications have left a bitter taste in the mouths of other political parties....

6+ day, 46+ min ago   (985+ words) Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s parliamentary reply has revealed allegations of widespread bribery and corruption involving traffic and metro police officers across the province. A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer allegedly took more than R1.5 million in cash bribes in a…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (533+ words) Athol Williams became one of South Africa's best-known state-capture whistleblowers after providing the State Capture Commission with a roughly 700-page affidavit. Image: Athol Williams | Facebook South Africa is moving to strengthen protection for whistleblowers as OUTA launches a campaign documenting…...