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• South Sudan: Tebboune urges “saving the electoral process” September 29, 2026 11:06 pm Le Jeune Independant The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has urged the signatories of the South Sudan peace accord to resume political dialogue, lay down arms, and create the necessary conditions for holding upcoming elections. His address, delivered Tuesday …
• Between candour and coercion — why SA won’t bend to Washington’s dictates September 29, 2026 9:56 pm Daily Maverick Ambassador Brent Bozell III’s recent opinion piece in Daily Maverick titled, SA to pay the price of inaction as United States runs out of patience, is a candid statement. We welcome candour, even when it arrives with a visa restriction policy attached. It …
• UNGA ’81: Before The Frenzy Over Permanent Seat For Africa – By Pius Mordi September 29, 2026 9:23 pm Flashpoint News As if on cue, virtually every African leader that addressed the world at the just concluded United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States, spoke vociferously about the need for Africa to get a permanent seat with possibly a veto power in the …
• Ramaphosa: Elections Alone Won’t Secure Peace in South Sudan September 29, 2026 9:23 pm Access Radio Yei (PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned that elections alone will not guarantee peace and democracy in South Sudan, stressing the need for an inclusive political process and improved security ahead of the country’s …
• Asset Declaration Or Asset Concealment? Why Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Engine Is Running On Empty September 29, 2026 8:58 pm Modern Ghana Every election cycle, Ghanaians walk to the ballot box with a singular, burning hope: that the leaders they choose will protect the public purse. Yet, history has shown a recurring, heartbreaking cycle. Public officers enter government with modest means, …
• Esterhuizen captaincy furore shows South Africa needs honesty about race and rugby’s past September 29, 2026 8:48 pm Daily Maverick South Africa’s past is an extremely dark one, shaped by British colonialism and later the racially divisive apartheid system that lost its relevance when the country held its first democratic elections in April 1994.  Despite the perfectly painted picture …
• South Africa: Are murder and violence on the rise again? September 29, 2026 7:46 pm Deutsche Welle Last week, a violent scene took place in Dunoon, on the outskirts of Cape Town: Armed robbers entered a small township shop and ransacked every single shelf, while the owners hid for cover behind the counter. Before leaving, one of the attackers leaned  …
• Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters September 29, 2026 6:47 pm The Conversation Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) seized government positions in northern …
• 2018 peace deal remains key legal instrument, says AU C5 September 29, 2026 6:25 pm Radio Tamazuj South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement remains the country’s “paramount legal instrument”, as regional leaders urged all parties to comply with the deal ahead of elections due in December. Ramaphosa made the …
• UNGA ’81: Before The Frenzy Over Permanent Seat For Africa -By Pius Mordi September 29, 2026 5:28 pm Opinion Nigeria As if on cue, virtually every African leader that addressed the world at the just concluded United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States, spoke vociferously about the need for Africa to get a permanent seat with possibly a veto power in the …
• Ethiopia: No regard for civilians as fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region continues September 29, 2026 4:56 pm Deutsche Welle As fighting keeps spreading across northern Ethiopia, civilians find themselves caught in the crossfire between opposing forces. Little information is emerging from the affected area as the internet and other communication services remain largely disrupted …
• 2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy, mentions region that could be tough for Tinubu September 29, 2026 4:40 pm Legit News Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele warned that the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket could trigger a nationwide religious crisis if not handled with care The cleric said people are already in pain over the ticket and some are ready to react violently, urging …
• Homa Bay: The Road to Afgoonistan and the Van-goons of Democracy September 29, 2026 4:39 pm The Elephant The political violence that characterized Linda Mwananchi’s forceful entry into Homa Bay and earned the county online mimetic mockery and nicknames such as Afgoonistan or Yemen didn’t begin in either the dust bowls of its lakeside town of Nyandiwa or the …
• Away Game September 29, 2026 4:37 pm n+1 A month before Senegal’s first 2026 World Cup match, Oumar updated his WhatsApp status. In the photo, he stands in the middle of a bright white stairwell, lit by overhead LEDs bouncing off mirrors on the walls. His back to the camera, Oumar looks down at …
• Could Netanyahu’s government doom the settlement project? September 29, 2026 4:35 pm Ynet Over the three years since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack, Israel’s international standing has eroded. Images of destruction and death in Gaza have gradually displaced images of Israeli hostages and those killed in the attack, while the initial wave of …
• Stakeholders address media threats ahead of local elections September 29, 2026 4:33 pm Alberton Record In an effort to reflect on the important role media plays in promoting information integrity and protecting democratic participation during elections, Moxii Africa hosted stakeholders recently at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre under its …
• Ethiopia: Fighting continues in Tigray with no regard for civilians September 29, 2026 4:29 pm Deutsche Welle As fighting keeps spreading across northern Ethiopia, civilians find themselves caught in the crossfire between opposing forces. Details remain scarce with little information is emerging from the affected area as the internet and other communication …
• DA ready to end eThekwini’s 5yr ANC failure: Water losses at 21-bil litres, Debtors at R49-bil September 29, 2026 4:11 pm Polity The content on this page is not written by Polity.org.za, but is supplied by third parties. This content does not constitute news reporting by Polity.org.za. The DA is ready to turn eThekwini around. DA governance across South Africa continues to deliver, …
• DA KZN ready to abide by IEC code of conduct September 29, 2026 4:11 pm Polity The content on this page is not written by Polity.org.za, but is supplied by third parties. This content does not constitute news reporting by Polity.org.za. Today, the DA in KwaZulu-Natal attended the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC …
• The Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation September 29, 2026 4:10 pm Polity Ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission (IEC) introduced the Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation. The Code applies to political parties and candidates contesting the election and sets out what they may and …
• Ramaphosa: South Sudan elections alone cannot guarantee democracy September 29, 2026 3:27 pm Radio Tamazuj South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that elections alone will not guarantee peace and democracy in South Sudan, saying a credible vote must be backed by an inclusive political process, security and functioning institutions. Ramaphosa made …
• Herman Mashaba says Moonshot Pact cost ActionSA votes September 29, 2026 3:13 pm The South African ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says the party’s association with the Democratic Alliance (DA) through the Moonshot Pact contributed to its decline in support. Mashaba made the remarks during an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation ( …
• Nigeria At 66: Hopes And Impediments September 29, 2026 3:02 pm Huhu Online “Hopes and Impediments” is the title of a 1988 collection of essays by the legendary writer, Chinua Achebe, and it is perhaps the most appropriate phrase to describe Nigeria’s present condition as the country celebrates its 66thindependence anniversary on …
• KZN parties pledge peaceful elections at IEC code signing September 29, 2026 2:16 pm Witness KwaZulu-Natal political parties converged at Durban’s Olive Convention Centre on Tuesday to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful and lawful campaigning ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The parties were scheduled to sign the Electoral …
• Former Israeli diplomat warns country could face apartheid-era South Africa-style isolation September 29, 2026 1:03 pm Middle East Monitor Former Israeli ambassador Avi Pazner has warned that Israel could face unprecedented international sanctions and political isolation if the government’s current policies continue, comparing the potential trajectory to the pressure placed on apartheid-era …
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• Day 15 of 24: Festive Quiz – Test your Local Government Elections 2026 knowledge and win R250 September 29, 2026 10:57 am The South African The South African is giving its loyal readers 250 reasons to smile this festive season! We’ve launched our Festive Quiz, giving you the chance to put your knowledge to the test while competing for R250 every day for 24 days. And next up, it’s time to show …
• The Ballot Sheet with Ray Mahlaka: Why we’re doing this September 29, 2026 10:54 am Moneyweb On 4 November 2026, South Africa goes to the polls in the local government elections. This is not a routine election. For Johannesburg, Cape Town and eThekwini (the three cities that carry this country’s economic weight), this is an election that will …
• SINAWO THAMBO | Do not turn disillusionment into disengagement September 29, 2026 10:08 am Eye Witness News South Africa's democratic crisis cannot be resolved by persuading people to retreat from politics. If anything, the present moment demands the opposite: deeper political participation, stronger organisation, and a renewed appreciation that the right to …
• Murdered for their eyes: people with albinism living in terror in Madagascar September 29, 2026 9:08 am The Guardian Not long after midnight in late May this year, three men barged through the door of the small room where Nicole Soalala lived with her family on the outskirts of Toliara, a coastal city in the south of Madagascar. Her husband got up to ask what they wanted …
• JUSTICE NKOMO | Cosatu musn’t be swallowed by politics of the day at the expense of workers September 29, 2026 9:04 am Sowetan Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Two weeks ago, South Africa’s biggest trade union federation Cosatu convened its watershed 15th national congress amid …
• Youth Demand Greater Political Space as 2029 Approaches September 29, 2026 8:45 am Liberian Observer As political parties begin positioning themselves for the 2029 elections, young political leaders from more than 15 parties are demanding a larger role in determining who leads the country—and, more importantly, how political decisions are made. Their …
• Good Party questions legitimacy of Zille’s campaign to be Joburg’s next mayor September 29, 2026 8:06 am Eye Witness News The Good Party is questioning the legitimacy of Helen Zille’s campaign to be Johannesburg’s next mayor, saying it’s well-known that the former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader has only recently moved to the City of Gold while her spouse continues to live in …
• Trump’s Final Showdown With Iran September 29, 2026 7:41 am The American Spectator - Virginia The war with Iran is expanding in ways that seem alarming but not necessarily detrimental to the U.S. position, as Donald Trump threatens to unleash further devastating bombing campaigns on the IRGC regime following America’s midterm elections. The …
• World News Day: SA backs trusted journalism in fight against disinformation September 29, 2026 5:02 am The Citizen (South Africa) World News Day is observed annually to celebrate on 28 September to celebrate fact-based journalism As the world marked World News Day on 28 September, South Africa joined the global call for trusted journalism – honouring a press that once exposed …
• Political killings prompt ATM’s unique mayoral strategy September 29, 2026 4:34 am Sowetan Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has shortlisted four candidates for the mayoral …
• Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 29th September, 2026 September 29, 2026 4:30 am Naija News Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 29th September, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) …
• EDITORIAL | The unhelpful Mbalula-Roets battle of crosses September 29, 2026 3:18 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn An unhelpful debate is taking place on social media. It is an unfortunate discourse which, if not nipped in the bud, risks …
• ANN BERNSTEIN | Transparent recruitment crucial for Joburg’s revival September 29, 2026 3:18 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn When President Cyril Ramaphosa came to power in February 2018 I was asked a question in New York by a successful …
• ANC welcomes high court dismissing the urgent application challenging candidates lists September 29, 2026 2:49 am Polity The content on this page is not written by Polity.org.za, but is supplied by third parties. This content does not constitute news reporting by Polity.org.za. The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the decision of the High Court of South Africa, …
• SIBUSISIWE LWANDLE | Elections 2026: coalitions didn’t break local government, they exposed it September 29, 2026 2:32 am Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI South Africa keeps treating failing councils as a political story. The deeper problem is …
• Punters back Zille amid online election betting clash September 29, 2026 1:39 am ITWeb Betmatch wants government to engage Apple, Google and Meta to have unlicensed gambling applications removed from local app stores. (Image created by GenAI) Some R247 711 has been wagered on Johannesburg’s next mayor on Betmatch, with Helen Zille odds-on to …
• Ernst Roets’ Washington cross spectacle struggles for US attention September 29, 2026 12:55 am Daily Maverick Before Ernst Roets’ Lex Libertas movement erected 3,000 white crosses on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on Saturday, 26 September 2026 to represent the victims of farm attacks in South Africa, the campaign’s stated aim was to “create a powerful …
• ‘Ballot must replace the bullets’, South Sudan tells General Assembly ahead of elections September 28, 2026 10:29 pm UN News Speaking to delegations in the Assembly’s annual General Debate, Ms. Adeng said the vote would provide South Sudanese people the opportunity to choose their own leaders democratically, 15 years after the country’s independence.  She acknowledged that much …
• Morning Update: Security experts call for Havana Syndrome probe September 28, 2026 6:18 pm The Globe and Mail Good morning. Canadian security experts are calling for an independent inquiry into Havana Syndrome illnesses at Ottawa’s embassy in Cuba. More on that below, along with updates on the strikes in Kyiv and mass shooting events in South Africa. Open this …
• Migrants in South Africa fear new attacks as September 30 deadline looms September 28, 2026 4:50 pm Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent An impending September 30 deadline issued by an anti-immigration movement has ignited profound anxiety across migrant communities in South Africa. The group, known as March and March, has spearheaded …
• Axed from party lists, Joburg councillors threaten to skip final council sitting September 28, 2026 4:49 pm Mail & Guardian Some City of Johannesburg councillors have opted not to attend the last council sitting because they have not been included on their party lists submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). The Mail & Guardian understands that some …
• Pretoria needs US reset, says minister September 28, 2026 4:48 pm Yahoo News The News South Africa needs to reset its relationship with the US, a senior member of Pretoria's governing coalition said in an interview, describing Washington's demands as "fairly straightforward." Infrastructure Minister Dean …
• GOOD Party terminates Sarah Mabotsa’s membership, withdraws Tshwane mayoral candidacy September 28, 2026 3:13 pm The South African The GOOD Party has terminated Sarah Mabotsa’s membership and removed her as a Tshwane councillor, effectively ending her bid to become the city’s mayor in the upcoming local government elections. In a joint statement issued on Monday, 28 September, GOOD …
• South Africa: Elections 2026 - How This North West Town Went From Boom to Bust September 28, 2026 11:53 am All Africa Matlosana municipality is under a financial recovery plan after years of mismanagement The City of Matlosana Local Municipality in the North West is under a financial recovery plan after years of mismanagement, with billions of rands owed. Residents report …
• Battle for Cape Town: Full list of parties, candidates and everything voters need to know | LGE 2026 September 28, 2026 11:41 am IOL With the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) certifying final candidate lists, the stage is officially set for an unprecedented Municipal Local Government Election. Across the country, voters will head to the polls on November 4, 2026. In the City …
• Refugees in South Africa face mounting tensions as September 30 deadline looms  September 28, 2026 9:48 am MyJoyOnline An impending September 30 deadline issued by an anti-immigration movement has ignited profound anxiety across migrant communities in South Africa. The group, known as March and March, has spearheaded protests throughout the year demanding that undocumented …
• 2027: Elections Must Never Be Do-or-Die Affairs – Amupitan Appeals to Emir of Zazzau September 28, 2026 7:48 am Nigerian Eye The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, to use his influence to promote non-violent, issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general …
• 'SA nearing organised crime crisis' September 28, 2026 6:24 am IOL Bongani Hans|Published 10 minutes ago With the level of violent crime, including the recent mass murder of 11 people in Durban, crime expert Professor Johan Burger is concerned that South Africa might be taking the direction of South American countries …
• South Africa reels after 27 fatally shot in one night September 28, 2026 4:10 am Otago Daily Times South African police are hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other, highlighting the country's rampant gun violence. "This cannot go on like this," President Cyril Ramaphosa said of …
• ‘We are being scapegoated’: Why refugees fear renewed anti-migrant violence in South Africa September 28, 2026 3:28 am The Times of India A protest by March and March, an anti-immigration movement A September 30 deadline declared by South Africa's March and March, an anti-immigration movement that has led anti-migrant protests across the country this year, has renewed fears of violence …
• RONAK GOPALDAS | SA needs to avoid tripping over its own laces September 28, 2026 3:22 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn South Africa finds itself in an unusual position. Investors want to get excited about the country. They are just not quite …
• Visas, votes and water: French investors chat to SA business September 28, 2026 3:21 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn A France-South Africa business forum will this week tackle some of the obstacles to investment in South Africa, including …
• Refugees in South Africa fear new attacks as September 30 deadline looms September 28, 2026 12:45 am Al Jazeera Durban, South Africa – Bishop Raphael Bahebwa is in hiding, afraid he could be attacked for speaking out for the rights of foreigners in South Africa. “I am in hiding now because they say they are going to kill me for speaking about the rights of …
• Elections must never be treated as do-or-die affairs – Amupitan September 27, 2026 10:58 pm Tribune Online The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to shun violence and embrace issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made …
• 2 Shootings in South Africa Kill 27 People in One Night September 27, 2026 9:06 pm The Epoch Times JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN—South African police were on Sunday hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other. “This cannot go on like this,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said of the incidents, which came …
• 2027: Elections must never be treated as do-or-die affairs – INEC Chair, Amupitan appeals to Emir of Zazzau September 27, 2026 8:06 pm Daily Post The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has appealed to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, to use his exalted platform to counsel political parties, candidates and their supporters on …
• 27 killed in two separate shootings in South Africa September 27, 2026 5:50 pm Free Malaysia Today Residents stand behind police tape near the scene where gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed a bar west of Johannesburg. (AFP pic) JOHANNESBURG: South African police were on Sunday hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 …
• COMMENTARY: Dear Trevor – Africa is calling – On influence, conscience and the courage to speak (Part II) September 27, 2026 4:10 pm Dominica News Online   All views and claims expressed in this article belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of  Dominica News Online. Dear Trevor, Sooner or later, every public figure eventually discovers that influence comes with an invoice. …
• 27 killed in two separate South Africa mass shootings; gunmen on the run September 27, 2026 3:38 pm India Today South African police are hunting the gunmen behind two mass shootings that killed 27 people and wounded 26 near Johannesburg and Cape Town within hours of each other. No arrests have been announced. Investigators are examining whether a dispute between …
• South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a week September 27, 2026 1:06 pm KWBU - Texas Johannesburg — A spate of mass shootings in three major South African cities killed nearly 40 people this week, with such incidents increasingly common in a country already known for its high crime rates. On Saturday night, South African police said at …
• South African police probe mining feud shooting, 27 dead as elections near September 27, 2026 12:19 pm South China Morning Post South African police on Sunday were hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other, in stark reminders of the country’s problem with gun violence. Officials were still establishing the motives for the …
• S. Africa launches manhunt after 27 killed in 2 mass shootings September 27, 2026 10:38 am Daily Sabah South African police Sunday hunted the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours, highlighting the country’s persistent gun violence problem. The motives for the shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town were unknown, but …
• South African police probe mining feud, business rivalry after shootings kill 28 September 27, 2026 10:20 am CBC/Radio-Canada Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. South African police on …
• Manhunt after 27 killed in two South African shootings September 27, 2026 8:47 am Crookwell Gazette South African Police say a group of men armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols shot dead 17 people. Photo: AP PHOTO South African police say 27 people have been killed in ‌two separate shootings within hours of each other, as they hunt the perpetrators who …
• South Africa police hunt suspects after 27 killed in two separate shootings September 27, 2026 8:46 am WNCY - Wisconsin JOHANNESBURG, Sept 27 (Reuters) – South African police said 27 people were killed in two separate shootings within hours of each other, and they were hunting the perpetrators ​who attacked patrons at a tavern west of Johannesburg ‌and at an entertainment …
• Twenty-eight killed in two separate South Africa mass shootings, police searching for suspects September 27, 2026 8:21 am The Jerusalem Post South African police said 28 people were killed in two separate shootings within hours of each other, and they were hunting the perpetrators who attacked patrons at a tavern west of Johannesburg and at an entertainment venue east of Cape Town.Officials …
• South Africa police launch manhunt after 27 killed two separate shootings September 27, 2026 7:24 am Khaleej Times South African police were on Sunday hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other, in stark reminders of the country's problem with gun violence. The motives for the shootings near Johannesburg and …
• Twenty-eight killed in two separate South Africa mass shootings, police searching for suspects September 27, 2026 6:18 am The Jerusalem Post South African police said 28 people were killed in two separate shootings within hours of each other, and they were hunting the perpetrators who attacked patrons at a tavern west of Johannesburg and at an entertainment venue east of Cape Town.Officials …
• South Africa police hunt suspects after 27 killed in two separate shootings September 27, 2026 6:11 am KDAL - Minnesota JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN, Sept 27 (Reuters) – South African police were on Sunday hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other, in stark reminders of the ​country’s problem with gun violence. The …
• MCEBISI NDLETYANA | Trump’s South Africa fixation has deeper roots September 26, 2026 11:23 pm Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI America’s president, Donald Trump, is unrelenting. Congress has just approved the …
• South African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg September 26, 2026 6:45 pm Al Jazeera Police are investigating the killings in a country with one of the highest femicide rates in the world. Published On 26 Sep 202626 Sep 2026 South African police have discovered the body of another woman east of the country’s commercial capital, …
• Opinion| South Sudan’s December vote faces a test beyond the ballot September 26, 2026 3:21 pm Radio Tamazuj South Sudan has entered another decisive phase in its troubled political transition. On September 22, President Salva Kiir dissolved the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) and moved the country into a caretaker arrangement, …
• More than half of DA’s eThekwini councillors dropped as ward candidates ahead of elections September 26, 2026 1:19 pm IOL More than half of the Democratic Alliance's sitting councillors in eThekwini have been told they will not return as ward candidates after the November local government elections - sparking anger among some who say they were given no reasons for being …
• Elections team talks threats and fixes ahead of local elections September 26, 2026 11:21 am African Reporter In an effort to reflect on the important role media plays in promoting information integrity and protecting democratic participation during elections, Moxii Africa hosted stakeholders recently at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre under its …
• THE POLITICAL ARENA | 2026 Elections: campaign gimmicks, changing voters and the fight for power September 26, 2026 9:35 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn South Africa’s 2026 local government elections on November 4 are approaching, but the campaign trail appears unusually …
• ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa promises jobs for South Africans of all ages, citizens question the pledge September 26, 2026 4:10 am Briefly African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed supporters at an eThekwini campaign event on 25 September Ramaphosa specifically mentioned employment for those aged over 35, a group often left out of youth-focused employment programmes South …
• Eritrea's Blue Revolution: Inside the movement challenging one of Africa's longest-serving rulers September 25, 2026 7:12 pm The Jerusalem Post In a side street in south Tel Aviv, there sits a small office where a group of men is hard at work. Most of that work concerns a country none of them has seen for years, but which remains present in almost everything they do.Michael, also known as Atakliti …
• Juba, Moscow Deepen Bilateral Ties Ahead Of Elections & Russia-Africa Summit September 25, 2026 6:15 pm South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation News September 25, 2026 6:13 PM News Russia says it is standing alongside the country as support for  its sovereignty, stability and democratic transition and not to shape its political choices, following a meeting the Caretaker Minister of Presidential …
• Cosas Demands Bela – and Illustrates Why South African Education is Failing September 25, 2026 4:54 pm The Common Sense The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) says it will embark on demonstrations and marches to pressure President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube over her approach to implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment ( …
• ANALYSIS | SA local elections will test voters’ ability to spot fake news September 25, 2026 12:44 pm News24 Voters queue outside the Islimela High School polling station in Langa township, Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images Public confidence in identifying disinformation is falling just as AI and …
• Empowering citizens: The essence of democracy as South Africa heads for local elections September 25, 2026 11:51 am IOL There is something profoundly humbling about an election. A president, a premier, a councillor and an ordinary citizen may occupy very different positions in society, but when the citizen enters the voting booth, political power returns to where it …
• South Sudan Hosts EAC Consultation on Proposed Political Confederation Constitution September 25, 2026 8:42 am The Dawn By Jenifer James South Sudan has launched national consultations on the proposed Constitution of the East African Political Confederation, with Caretaker Minister of East African Community Affairs Michael Makuei Lueth calling on citizens to freely express …
• Feds Nab Two Illegal Immigrants Accused of Voting in American Elections September 25, 2026 6:14 am America First Report In this The Daily Wire article, Jennie Taer reports that federal agents in Pennsylvania arrested two illegal immigrants accused of voting in U.S. elections—part of four noncitizen cases in the battleground state since Friday. Two Storms, One Harvest Every …
• EAC seeks South Sudanese input on political confederation plan September 25, 2026 5:15 am Access Radio Yei JUBA—Consultations to draft the constitution of the East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation have been launched in Juba, Thursday, September 24, seeking views from South Sudanese on how the proposed Confederation should be structured and …
• SA local elections will test voters’ ability to spot fake news September 24, 2026 3:16 pm Institute for Security Studies SA local elections will test voters’ ability to spot fake news Public confidence in identifying disinformation is falling just as AI and hyper-local campaigning make election manipulation harder to detect. South Africa’s new code of conduct against …
• Feature: What Shall We Do About South Africa? September 24, 2026 12:44 am The Chronicle News Online If South Africa needed any serious signal that the mobs roaming the streets of its cities and townships in search of immigrants were a disgrace, the FIFA World Cup in June 2026, provided a large screen. But the country is not looking. Or is looking but …
• Churches across South Africa demand action against GBV after murder of nine women in two months September 23, 2026 2:14 pm Christian Daily International Women in Capetown march against GBVF in solidarity with Kempton Park victims SABC YT screen shot Churches and Christian leaders across South Africa have joined growing calls for action against gender-based violence after the bodies of nine women were …
• How many public holidays are left in South Africa in 2026? September 23, 2026 12:17 pm The South African Heritage Day (24 September) is among us and unfortunately, this is one of the last public holidays before December. How many public holidays are left in 2026? HOW MANY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS LEFT IN 2026? South Africa has 12 official public holidays that were …
• Mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11 September 23, 2026 11:45 am Merimbula News Weekly Police are hunting three shooters who opened fire on a house party in South Africa. Photo: AP PHOTO Three armed men have opened fire on guests at ‌a house party in a township south of ‌the South African city of Durban, killing at least 11 and injuring …
• South Africa’s constitution at 30: from promise to practice September 22, 2026 9:28 pm Institute for Security Studies South Africa’s constitution at 30: from promise to practice Local government elections will reflect voters’ sentiment on how the country has progressed from constitutional promises to delivery. Date: 2026-10-06 Time: 09:00 to 13:00 Venue: Online via Zoom …
• Today in Africa — September 21, 2026: 10th Woman’s Body Found in South Africa, Former Foes Unite to Oust Ethiopia's PM September 21, 2026 8:28 pm OkayAfrica South African Journalist Confirmed in Custody After Vanishing in Djibouti South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy, Africa coordinator for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, is believed to be in custody in Djibouti after …
• Coalition instability puts South Africa’s municipalities under pressure ahead of 2026 elections September 21, 2026 12:09 pm Cape Argus A well-run country is ultimately determined by how its municipalities are managed; local government is the true microcosm of a functional state. Because local authorities sit squarely at the coalface of service delivery, the efficiency of a municipal …
• South Africa: Three Arrested Over Ekurhuleni Woman's Murder - South African News Briefs - September 21, 2026 September 21, 2026 11:04 am All Africa   Three Arrested Over Ekurhuleni Woman's Death Three people, a man and two women, have been arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found partially naked beside a road in Dawn Park, Ekurhuleni, reports EWN. The arrests were made …