Pastor Bert Pretorius, President of the South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals and Federations (SACOFF), at an ANC table on Election Day. SACOFF says it is engaging the IEC over concerns involving voter access, ballot handling and closing procedures.
Debt, distress and gambling: are South Africa’s protections enough? IOL
The withdrawal of Agoa benefits will increase the tariff burden by stacking Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) duties on top of existing reciprocal tariffs introduced in April 2025, pushing combined effective tariffs to around 15.9% for some goods.
US Vice President Vance blames Iran war for Republican defeat IOL
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.
15.9 million voted, but IEC still has 800 complaints to resolve before final results IOL
Two people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in rhino poaching at Lawrence De Lange Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.
Court rejects contempt bid against landlord who could not identify person who removed car.
Cosmo City voters demand change over potholes, refuse and crime IOL
Zuma's MK Party grabs early lead in KZN IOL
A 57-year-old man was shot dead during election celebrations outside a voting station in Boikhutso, Bushbuckridge. Two gunmen allegedly opened fire on the crowd before fleeing. No arrests have been made.
A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation.
Citrus farmers and workers in export-dependent communities face uncertainty after the US announced plans to end South Africa’s AGOA trade benefits from January 2027.
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating a series of security incidents during the 2026 Local Government Elections, including the theft of sensitive election material, power outages at three locations and alleged political interference by a police officer, as counting continues ...
Trump's midterms defeat could derail JD Vance's 2028 ambitions while giving rising Democrats a platform for the White House race.
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across several provinces on Thursday.
Recounts delay election results in KZN's uMgungundlovu IOL
Kokstad-born visual artist and storyteller Ande Magoso, who is now based in Durban, will exhibit his work alongside other artists at the KZNSA Gallery on Friday.