‘They are not on our list; we are not on theirs’: ATM-MK marriage on the rocks
The marriage between the African Transformation Movement and the MK Party appears to have broken down, with ATM secretary-general Thandisizwe Khukhula announcing that the party is ready to contest the upcoming elections on its own.
KZN education, teachers get R71bn lifeline. But will it be enough to rescue drowning dept?
As the KwaZulu-Natal legislature approves its 2026/27 budget, the spotlight falls on whether R71.193 billion for education can rescue a department reportedly drowning in unfunded teacher posts, vacant classrooms, and a R28 billion cumulative shortfall.
eThekwini ANC cracks down on ‘infiltrators and sleepers’ ahead of local elections
In an attempt to deal with “infiltrators and sleepers” ahead of the November local government elections, the ANC in the eThekwini region has expelled a ward councillor who was double-dipping between the ANC and the DA.
Germany pledges to champion South Africa’s voice at the G20
Germany has assured Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola that South Africa’s voice will be represented at the G20 meeting in Miami, Florida, in December, despite Washington’s refusal to invite President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Lamola meets Ghana’s President Mahama as special envoy to ease migration tensions
Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola has confirmed that he met with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama during a visit to Accra this week to ease tensions between the two countries.
Dissolution looms for eNdumeni municipality as KZN Treasury issues 31 July budget ultimatum
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has given the troubled eNdumeni Local Municipality, near Dundee in northern KwaZulu-Natal, until 31 July 2026 to pass its 2026/27 budget, or face dissolution.
Former KZN municipality mayor in court over R2m mall study that was never conducted
Former Emadlangeni Municipality mayor, Lindile Mhlungu, and co-accused Musawenkosi Thwala appeared in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on fraud and corruption charges.
SIU refers Kokstad procurement probe suspects to NPA
The Special Investigating Unit has referred several individuals and entities to the National Prosecuting Authority as part of its probe into procurement irregularities at the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban’s refugees: Documented but caught between violence and the host govt’s indifference
With nowhere to go for more than two months in the cold of winter, hundreds of refugees have been camping on the pavement outside the home affairs offices in Durban.
More presidential jet trouble forces Ramaphosa to make a U-turn mid-air
President Cyril Ramaphosa was forced to turn around mid-air and return to Gauteng on Thursday after the presidential jet, Inkwazi, developed technical problems.