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'This Thing Is Killing Us' - Residents Bear the Cost of Tshwane's Water Failures
[Daily Maverick] Warnings about a failing treatment plant went unheeded before more than 400 people fell ill following a chlorine shortage. Now, Bronkhorstspruit residents say they are struggling to find …
Inside the Big Shiny Plan to Change How Local Government Works
[Daily Maverick] The real power of this change would be to remove the direct link between party interests and the interests of top managers. A new white paper wants to …
From EFF's Malema to ANC's Carrim - - the Politics Permeating SA's Cop Collusion Scandal
[Daily Maverick] South Africa is on the brink of local elections. Meanwhile, the lines between various politicians, allegedly dodgy characters and suspicious activities have blurred more than ever. Take the …
Orania residents to ‘refugees’ – Leader calls on Afrikaners to stay behind
Orania Movement leader Joost Strydom has called on Afrikaners leaving SA as 'refugees' to stay behind and 'build' their own opportunities.
News24 | Suspended Pretoria chief magistrate pleads not guilty in Bosasa-linked corruption trial
Suspended Pretoria chief magistrate Desmond Nair has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges in the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court, in a case linked to the infamous Bosasa scandal.
117,000 farmers collect FISP inputs in Central Province
More than 117,000 farmers in Central Province have collected their agricultural inputs under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) ahead of the 2026/2027 farming season. Provincial Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe …
President Hichilema seeks parliamentary approval to restructure govt ministries
President Hakainde Hichilema has formally requested parliamentary approval to realign government ministries, targeting greater administrative efficiency and improved public service delivery. In a press statement issued to the media, in …
Ministry of Health working in partnership with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) has signed and handed over the Results-Based Financing (RBF) Performance Agreements
The Ministry of Health in Partnership with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) has signed and handed over the Results-Based Financing (RBF) Performance Agreements and Registers to Health Facilities in …
Volunteers from Poland remember how Poles opened their homes to Ukrainian refugees in 2022
Five years into the full-scale war, however, the border has also revealed the limits of that extraordinary solidarity.
Japan investors urged to tap into Zambia’s investment opportunities
Zambia has urged Japanese investors to take advantage of investment opportunities in the country to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and promote value addition. Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Tobias Mulimbika, …
Governance expert urges local participation in mining
Governance expert and human rights advocate Wesley Miyanda has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for urging mining investors to prioritise Zambian citizens in employment and business opportunities. Mr Miyanda says the …
AFTER THE BELL: The fall of Numsa’s Irvin Jim — when institutions outgrow their eternal leaders
As Numsa moves beyond Irvin Jim’s leadership, the union faces a critical test: rebuilding legitimate, principled leadership focused on workers’ interests.
Government to use technology to track illegal immigration: Kubayi
Kubayi was addressing the media in Pretoria with anti-illegal protest organisers.
ANCIENT ECOSYSTEMS: Grass is far more than the lawn you lounge on
We mow it flat, evict the wildflowers and congratulate ourselves. Craig Morris would like a word about our obsession with tidiness and the extraordinary world we keep cutting short.
Dealing with conservation’s inconvenient individual
Conservation may save species, but what does it cost individual animals? Welfare belongs in the ethical calculus: sustainable is not always ethically justified.
OP-ED: Why SA must invest in young people’s mental health sooner rather than later
Delaying accessible, preventative mental health and psychosocial support carries costs across education, employment, families, communities and the economy.
Local elections 2026: How do you choose who to vote for?
Local elections are about more than party loyalty: scrutinise candidates, understand the job and decide what accountability should look like five years from now.
Why the best-laid plans to fix Joburg won’t work — and what will
Fixing our municipalities requires more than listing obvious infrastructural failures. True recovery demands structural debt relief, national-level support and clear operational strategies to allow incoming leadership a fresh starting point …
DELAYED DIAGNOSIS: Gauteng malaria spike was due to travel in flood regions, experts conclude
The sudden spike in malaria cases in Gauteng earlier this year – with more than 400 infections and 11 deaths in the first three months of 2026 – has been …
THE CONVERSATION: A map of SA’s allergy hotspots gives you time to prepare for pollen season
For some South Africans, the beginning of the flower season is met not with the joys of spring but rather with a sniffy nose, itchy eyes and a cacophony of …
News24 | Mbalula warns ANC supporters voter apathy can destroy party, ordinary citizens’ future
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged supporters not to turn their backs on the party, saying doing so will destroy the future of ordinary South Africans.
ZRA targets K185 billion in revenue collection
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Dingani Banda says the authority has set a revenue collection target of K185 billion for this year. Mr Banda says achieving the target requires …
ZRA sensitises Lavushimanda residents on Tax Compliance
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has embarked on a sensitisation programme in Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province, to educate residents and business owners on its mandate and the importance of tax …
Six die in Chikankata Road accident
Six people have died, while one other is receiving treatment at Mazabuka General Hospital following a road traffic accident in Chikankata District, Southern Province. The accident occurred on October 25, …
Lusangazi targets over 25,000 children for health week
Lusangazi District is targeting 25,877 children under the age of five to receive essential health and nutrition services during the first round of the 2026 Child Health Week campaign, running …