South Africa is witnessing a surge in the number of registered political parties, with 472 parties currently listed ahead of the 2026 local government elections. analysts warn that the trend could overwhelm the system, complicate governance, and undermine the effectiveness of democratic institutions — especially in the context of unstable coalitions.

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In response to a deadly outbreak of taxi-related violence in Cape Town, Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku has proposed the temporary closure of high-risk taxi routes. This measure comes after violent clashes between rival associations — CATA and CODETA — claimed five lives, with public safety now at critical risk.

Shocking new evidence has emerged in the ongoing Digital Vibes corruption scandal involving over R150 million in alleged unlawful contracts awarded by South Africa’s National Department of Health

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has strongly condemned the latest electricity tariff hike agreement between NERSA and Eskom, warning that further increases will push millions deeper into poverty.

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There are now reports of ongoing measles outbreak in Gauteng, Free State and other provinces. The World Health Organisation vaccination targets have gone down and It seems like vaccine hesitancy had  taken hold, especially post-COVID.

Yesterday, the Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube officially handed over the Aliwal North Engineering Campus of Ikhala TVET College

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SARS has confirmed it is using AI and data analytics to track online earnings and recover part of the estimated R513 billion in unpaid taxes. This forms part of its drive to achieve the revised R1,840.8 billion revenue target for the 2024/25 fiscal year, as set by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana.

Taxi commuters in Ekurhuleni, have been stranded as taxi services has been halted

The UK government has now decided to summon the Russian Ambassador following overnight strikes on Kyiv that killed civilians and damaged key buildings, including the British Council and EU Delegation.

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The City of Joburg mayor Dada Morero has now urged residents to consider cremation as an alternative to being buried because the city is running out of burial space and many cemeteries are at capacity. Will there be reluctance in black South Africans?

Westbury residents, south of Joburg have vowed to continue with protests over water cuts. Where do these water cuts stem from?

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has now said that he is very infuriated by the Madlanga Commission delays.

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube will today officially handover the Aliwal North Engineering Campus of Ikhala TVET College