Politics & Governance
Border Crackdown Reshapes Lives of Families Torn Apart by New Security Push
Infrastructure overhaul and enforcement surge reshape daily life along South Africa's porous borders.
Politics & Governance
Politics & Governance
Johannesburg's Water Crisis Puts ANC's Grip on City in Real Peril
Service failures and political uncertainty shape municipal race in South Africa's largest city
Politics & Governance
South Africans Face Daily Crisis as Crumbling Services Push Local Elections Into Focus
Researchers argue systemic reform is needed to address decades of municipal dysfunction ahead of November elections.
Politics & Governance
South Africa's City Voters Face Tight Three-Way Race Over Basic Services
Competing parties vie for control of urban services as election day approaches.
Politics & Governance
Can South Africa's Next Municipal Leaders Actually Deliver on Promises?
Voters face a harder question: will new leaders actually fix broken services and deliver competent governance?
Politics & Governance
South Africans' Savings and Bonds Could Surge on Credit Upgrade, Goldman Says
Ordinary South Africans' investments could benefit from anticipated credit rating recovery.
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Power Crisis Demands Overhaul; Ramaphosa Vows Affordable Electricity for Mi
Government restructures electricity sector to improve access and affordability for millions of South Africans
Politics & Governance
South Africa's 7.3 Million Women Face Violence: New National Push Targets Crisis
Permanent statutory body launches to coordinate response to endemic violence against women
Politics & Governance
Union Leader Warns: South African Political Alliance Fractures as Rivals Turn on Each Othe
Workers face ballot box dilemma as South African labor federation struggles to reunite fractured political alliance.
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Local Vote Set for November 2026; Officials Report Coordination Plans in Mo
Municipalities race to deliver water, safety and services before November 2026 polls