Xaba warns of declining public trust in politics.

We are just a few days away to November 4, political parties are ramping up their campaigns ahead of this weekend's final election rallies. This year's local government elections is carrying a long list of grievances. These are unemployment which is above 30%, an unstable coalition era and decaying…

IEC strengthens election results system against cyberattacks.

With just days to go before South Africans head to the polls on 4 November, the Electoral Commission says it is fully prepared for the 2026 Local Government Elections. More than 2.6 million special vote applications have been approved, while its results system has been declared fit for purpose. Pro…

Pirates and Chiefs prepare for tomorrow’s Soweto Derby showdown.

more at stake than the three Betway Premiership league points. Bragging rights at this stage of the season is just as important and the 94-thousand fans at the sold-out FNB Stadium in Soweto will be divided. The Soweto derby, one of the biggest football rivalries in Africa, will also be watched by …

The Coalface with Martin Creamer, Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

City of Johannesburg' mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso took his campaign to Kokotela Informal settlement in the South

Many political parties are wrapping up their 2026 Local Government Election  campaign this week. City of Johannesburg' mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso took his campaign to Kokotela Informal settlement in the South. Mabaso says now it will be in the hands of the electorate to change their fortunes…

Chants of frustration filled the air outside Festive Chicken at Clayville in Ekhurhuleni, as workers demanded an increase in wages, permanent employment

Chants of frustration filled the air outside Festive Chicken at Clayville in Ekhurhuleni, as workers demanded an increase in wages, permanent employment and medical aid. The workers are calling for a salary increase of up to 13-thousand-500 Rand  which they believe is necessary to meet the rising c…

The Labour Party has told its supporters in Botshabelo in the Free State, that their votes are enough to change their lives

The Labour Party has told its supporters in Botshabelo in the Free State, that their votes are enough to change their lives. The party says it will prioritise the fight for real jobs and do away with age restrictions.  It is calling for fair and inclusive policies that open doors rather than close …

The latest gross domestic product rebasing exercise by Statistics South has found that South Africa's economy is 4,9-percent larger than previously estimated.

The latest gross domestic product rebasing exercise by Statistics South has found that South Africa's economy is 4,9-percent larger than previously estimated. The benchmarking and rebasing exercise lifted the measured size of the economy in 2022 to 6,99-trillion.  Stats SA has indicated that the ne…

Democrats are leading national polls as Republicans fight to defend their majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

With just days until America's midterm elections, President Donald Trump's grip on Congress is under threat. Democrats are leading national polls as Republicans fight to defend their majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. For voters, the cost of living is a central concern;…

BOSA has named ethical leadership, economic growth and safety as its key priorities in securing stability in municipalities

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane says the party is confident its message has resonated with voters, as it prepares to contest its first local government elections on the 4th of November. Maimane was speaking to the media in Finetown, Johannesburg, where the party was hosting its f…