A ‘crime-council ecosystem’ that incorporates political, corporate and criminal interests is fuelling Johannesburg’s municipal decline through procurement manipulation and sabotaged infrastructure. To address it, there is a need for radical procurement transparency, protected ind
While the government proposes holding municipal officials and politicians personally liable for wasting public money, the continued expenditure associated with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s position exposes a troubling accountability gap at the highest levels of leadership.
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AfCRA could reshape how African governments and businesses are assessed, widening ratings coverage on the continent and bringing local economic realities into risk analysis. But investors will have to be able to trust it.
New reports in Germany say a second Bundesliga club has shown interest in signing Royale Union Saint-Gilliose and Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng.
Wondering what the weather will be like this Friday. Here’s the outlook for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West.
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Find live 2026 local election results for your municipality, ward and the metros, and see when the IEC is expected to declare the final count.
There's property available in Mossel Bay's newest suburb for under R500 000.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults following a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.
Voting went ahead, but election day incidents have left police with a long list of cases. Will anyone actually be convicted?
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While results were still being counted on Wednesday afternoon, the signs are dire for the ANC in both cities and rural areas.
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CAF announced last year that the Africa Cup of Nations would take place every four years. Now it has reversed this stance and reverted to the traditional two-year cycle for Africa’s premier soccer competition.
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