Local Government Elections Debate: Northwest

Colleen Makhubele is joined by Freddy Sonakile, DA NW Provincial Leader & Constituency Head, Rev. Kgomotso Modiselle, AZAPO Deputy Secretary for Publicity & Information, Gosekwang Sehole is the EFF Mayoral Candidate for Mahikeng Local Municipality, Lesane Makhutle - United African Transformation: M…

Why ward councillors are set up to fail

If you want to understand why municipalities are broken, don’t look at the mayor. Look at the ward councillor instead. He is the only politician whose door you can actually knock on when something goes wrong. Paradoxically, he is also the politician with no budget, no maintenance trucks, and no rea…

Beyond Election-Time Promises: Holding Political Leaders Accountable to Persons with Disabilities

People living with disabilities are increasingly voicing frustration over political campaigns that offer superficial commitments during election cycles without delivering sustained policy implementation or structural inclusion. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinanab – South Afr…

Illegal mining leaves Johannesburg facing R262m road-repair bill

Illegal mining is leaving a multimillion-rand trail of infrastructure damage across South Africa. Roads, bridges, electricity networks, and water facilities are increasingly bearing the financial and physical burden of an illicit underground economy that continues to destabilize local communities a…

The Limpopo Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the Minister of Higher Education to intervene at the University of Venda

The Limpopo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for immediate intervention by the Minister of Higher Education and Training to stabilize governance at the University of Venda (UNIVEN). This plea comes amid ongoing legal battles between UNIVEN’s Council and the institution’s Principal…

The Protection and Enforcement of Disability Rights in South Africa: Challenges and Prospects.

In theory, South Africa possesses one of the most progressive, rights-based constitutional architectures in the world—a framework that explicitly outlaws disability-based discrimination, guarantees socio-economic rights, and ratifies sweeping international treaties. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Dr Ts…

Local Government Elections Debate: Free State

Colleen Makhubele is joined by Sam Matiase (EFF), Werner Pretorius (DA), Tommy Ancel (ATM), Prof. Elizabeth Snyman (Freedom Front Plus), Mojalefa Mokoena (African Content Movement), Mo'hau Khumalo (African Congress For Transformation), Pappie Mokoena (Afrikan Alliance of Social Democrats) and Matt …

Local Government Election Debate - Mpumalanga

Colleen Makhubele is joined by Cyril Chuene, Democratic Alliance, Gugu Thwala, ActionSA, Stan Hlatshwayo, African Christian Democratic Party, Godrich Gardee,  Economic Freedom Fighters  as well as Zama Ntshona, African Transformation Movement  

Party Manifestos conversation

We are turning our focus to the heart of South African democracy—local government. With the 2026 local government elections drawing closer, the battle lines are officially drawn. We are at a critical juncture where national rhetoric fades, and the stark reality of everyday service delivery takes ce…

Tshwane in Crisis: Governance Volatility, Infrastructure Collapse, and Fiscal Breakdown in South Africa’s Capital

The high-stakes eviction battle over Pretoria’s notorious Melgisedek building has been dramatically halted. Lawyers for Human Rights have filed an application for leave to appeal with the Constitutional Court, automatically suspending the City of Tshwane’s order to relocate over 400 occupants. Coll…