Former television presenter and anti-drug activist Xolani Khumalo will be sworn in as a councillor for the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The ceremony, scheduled for 10:00 AM at the civic center, represents a strategic move by ActionSA, which has named Khumalo as its mayoral candidate for the metro.
ActionSA leadership, including President Herman Mashaba, will host a media briefing following the swearing-in. The party intends for Khumalo’s new role to provide him with direct experience of the council’s internal operations and challenges. This appointment fills one of two council vacancies created after the party dismissed previous councillors for inadequate performance.
Khumalo’s transition into formal politics is seen...
Marumo Gallants advanced to the Carling Knockout Cup final after defeating Golden Arrows 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Washington Arubi was instrumental in the victory, making two critical saves during the penalty kicks before Ibrahim Bance scored the decisive spot-kick. The match, held at King Zwelithini Stadium, required extra time after a back-and-forth second half.
The teams were deadlocked after regular time. Golden Arrows initially took the lead early in the second half, but Gallants responded with two rapid goals to move ahead. Arrows managed to equalize later, forcing the additional thirty minutes where they dominated possession but failed to score.
Gallants will now face Orlando Pirates in the...
South African coach Rhulani Mokwena has maintained his unbeaten record with MC Alger, securing a sixth consecutive victory with a 1-0 win over El Bayadh. The result on November 9 returned the club to the top of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 standings. This match represented the team's third straight 1-0 triumph, underscoring a pattern of defensive solidity under Mokwena’s leadership.
Since his appointment in July, the Soweto-born manager has guided the team through twelve competitive matches without a defeat, achieving eight wins and four draws. His tactical approach has produced five clean sheets in the last six league fixtures. The team's current form positions them as strong contenders for the domestic title.
Mokwena’s...
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has publicly rejected allegations made by Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Helen Zille, denying that his party was funded by former president Jacob Zuma. During a recent address, McKenzie stated that the Patriotic Alliance was formed in 2014, countering Zille’s claim of a 2016 origin. He suggested that Zille’s assertions were factually inaccurate.
McKenzie also defended former police general Shadrack Sibiya against characterizations of being a gangster, pointing out that Sibiya had previously worked with the Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg. He framed the criticism as politically motivated, recalling a past instance when his party’s coalition decision with the Democratic Alliance in...
An international relations expert, Moses Kau, has clarified that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s daughter accompanied him on a working visit to the Vatican City in the capacity of an Official Consort, a role permitted by the Presidential Handbook. Kau explained that the guidelines allow for a head of state to be accompanied by a family member on official international travel, noting that former President Nelson Mandela’s daughters had previously fulfilled similar functions.
President Ramaphosa undertook the visit on November 7, 2025, to discuss matters of mutual interest with Pope Leo XIV, including humanitarian aid and climate justice. The Presidency stated the trip aimed to strengthen diplomatic relations between South Africa and the...
The Free State economy has recovered from its pandemic-related contraction, now exceeding its pre-COVID-19 output levels. According to a recent provincial GDP report, the region's economic output grew by 0.5 percent in 2024, reaching R223.293 billion. This figure represents the highest Gross Domestic Product for the province since 2014.
This growth positions the Free State as the country's fourth fastest-growing provincial economy. The province also holds the third-highest GDP per capita nationally, a measure of economic prosperity, at R73,885. Public sector economist M. Makhele noted that while this recovery is positive, the current growth rate remains insufficient for the job creation needed to significantly reduce poverty. He...
The Mafube Local Municipality faces severe service delivery failures and financial instability, prompting protests from municipal workers over unpaid October salaries. Residents in towns like Frankfort and Villiers have endured weeks without reliable water due to broken infrastructure and a non-functional water tanker. The Democratic Alliance is advocating for public-private partnerships to address the collapsed water, sewage, and road maintenance services, which it attributes to years of financial neglect.
Acting Municipal Manager Jamela Selapyane expressed regret for the salary delays but provided no definite payment date. The municipality's financial troubles are longstanding, including a recent attachment of its accounts by the...
A parliamentary committee investigating allegations of political interference within the police service will hear testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde, the chief of staff to suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu, later this week. The ad hoc committee, chaired by Soviet Lekganyane, will first meet to finalize its program before hearing from National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi on Tuesday. Public sessions will pause on Wednesday for the finance minister's budget address.
The inquiry was established to examine serious claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which include accusations that Minister Mchunu improperly interfered with police operations. Central to the investigation is the disbandment of a...
A forensic investigation into Bonitas Medical Scheme has been initiated by the Council for Medical Schemes following a preliminary inquiry. The probe will examine procurement processes and the awarding of contracts, including the selection of Private Health Administrators to manage the BonCap plan for lower-income members.
The regulator decided to escalate its review after its initial inquiry, conducted under Section 43 of the Medical Schemes Act, identified concerns requiring a deeper examination. Bonitas, the nation's second-largest open medical scheme, has stated it will cooperate fully with the investigation. The Council for Medical Schemes has reassured the public that the scheme remains financially stable.
This investigation...
