South Africa’s Clothing Industry Is Learning a Difficult Lesson About Labour and Economic Dependence
The Real Story Behind South Africa’s Clothing Factory Worker Shortage
What’s Happening on the Factory Floor?
Factory owners are reporting that 12 % to 19 % of their...
What you need to know ahead of 2026 local government elections
Voters’ Roll Closes for 2026 Local Government Elections
The deadline to register or update voter information for the 2026 Local Government Elections is fast approaching....
IEC outlines election timetable ahead of local government elections
IEC Briefs Media on 2026 Local Government Election Timetable
Why the Briefing Matters
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is holding a media briefing to...
IEC sets August 28 deadline for parties as 2026 election timetable takes effect
Understanding the 2026 Local Government Election Timeline
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has set out a clear schedule for the upcoming municipal elections...
Mbalula threatens to sue Dlamini-Zuma after claiming he handed out money to secure ANC support
What’s Happening Between ANC Leaders?
The Allegation
Former African Union chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini‑Zuma said in a podcast that during the ANC’s 2022 national conference money was...
Councillors face death at work
Why Councillors Are Easy Targets
A Recent Tragedy in Durban
On Thursday, Sibusiso Khwela, the councillor for eThekwini Ward 17, was shot inside his office in Klaarwater....
