2026 local elections - South Africa braces for a surge in hung councils

Political analysts and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) are warning that the 2026 municipal elections are likely to produce a significant increase in hung councils, where no single political party secures an outright majority. This trend raises concerns about governance, stabi…

Airport Chaos in South Africa Shows No Sign of Ending, Experts Warn

South Africa’s aviation system, particularly its airports and air traffic management, has been under severe strain for more than a year, with experts warning that the situation could worsen unless deep structural and leadership reforms are implemented. Flights across the country have faced ongoing …

US Withdraws from UN and International Bodies

The policy titled “Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations” represents a major shift in United States foreign policy under President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing U.S. part…

KZN Coalition in Crisis After NFP Withdrawal

The possible exit of the National Freedom Party (NFP) from the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity has placed the province on a path that could ultimately lead to early provincial elections, mainly because of the extremely fragile balance of power in the legislature. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in…

Information Regulator and Education Department Clash Over Newspaper Publication of Matric Results

For many decades, the Department of Basic Education in South Africa has followed a longstanding practice of releasing National Senior Certificate (matric) results in newspapers and other accessible media platforms at the beginning of each year. This practice involves publishing only unique examinat…

ANC Celebrates 114th Anniversary in North West Amid Focus on Renewal

The African National Congress (ANC) is celebrating its 114th anniversary today in the North West, marking over a century since its founding in 1912. The celebrations are taking place in Rustenburg and at Moruleng Stadium, with events including cake-cutting ceremonies, rallies, door-to-door campaign…

Why South Africa Would Struggle to Defend Itself Against an External Attack

 South Africa faces no immediate or credible threat of an external military attack, but its ability to respond to such a threat has been severely weakened by decades of underfunding, declining readiness and the erosion of key defence capabilities. Most defence analysts agree that while an invasion …

Protest amd US warnings shake Iran at its weakest point in years 2 days ago

Iran has witnessed sustained and recurring waves of anti-government protests over the past two decades, with the most recent demonstrations underscoring the depth of the country’s political, economic, and social crises. While each cycle of unrest has been triggered by specific events, the protests …

President Ramaphosa appoints Adv. Andy Mothibi as new National Director of Public Prosecutions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed Advocate Andy Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), succeeding Advocate Shamila Batohi, who retired in January 2026 after serving in the position since 2018. Batohi’s tenure was marked by a determined effort to restore…

European allies back Denmark over Trump's threat to annex Greenland

The renewed controversy over the United States and Greenland has unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying global competition in the Arctic, growing strain within Western alliances, and long-standing questions about sovereignty and self-determination. Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions that the …