A Johannesburg court ordered municipal authorities to complete registration and stall assignments for informal merchants within 14 days, offering relief to more than 500 vendors displaced during recent enforcement operations. Judge Brad Wanless issued the directive on Monday, November 3, requiring officials to begin verification procedures immediately and finish by November 18. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa filed the urgent petition after traders lost their street locations without proper administrative review.
City attorney Leslie Mkhabela acknowledged that the designated spaces number between 200 and 300, falling short of total demand. Officials expect applicants to decrease substantially once eligibility...
Tennis star Novak Djokovic will participate in the ATP Finals beginning next week in Turin, Italy, according to Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation. The Serbian champion confirmed his attendance on Monday after missing three weeks of competition, dispelling speculation he might skip the tournament as he did in 2024. Djokovic holds seven career titles at this event and currently sits fourth in the annual standings.
The 38-year-old athlete last competed at the Shanghai Masters 1000 on October 11, losing his semifinal match to Valentin Vacherot. He then withdrew from the Paris Masters to rest before returning this week in Athens for a second-round contest against Alejandro Tabilo. During 2025, Djokovic...
South Africa's sports minister distributed 9.5 million rand in performance bonuses to multiple national squads on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, with the men's soccer team receiving the largest share. Gayton McKenzie allocated 5 million rand to Bafana Bafana after the squad qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco under coach Hugo Broos. The side finished atop their qualifying group with victories over Congo and Uganda.
Women's teams from three sports each collected 1 million rand. Banyana Banyana earned their bonus by securing qualification for the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Proteas Women's cricket squad received their payout after reaching the final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in the...
South Africa's election authority confirmed preparations for local government voting scheduled between March and June 2026, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Shiburi announced on Tuesday. The commission reported that 27.6 million people appear on the voter registry, with women representing 55 percent of those enrolled. Officials have set aside 2.1 billion rand to administer the municipal contests, which will feature 508 political organizations competing for ward seats.
Registration numbers climbed by more than 305,000 from January through September 2025, with September recording the highest monthly total of 71,324 new voters. Despite this growth, approximately 15 million eligible citizens remain unregistered. Shiburi emphasized...
Gauteng province is ready to welcome international leaders attending the G20 summit later this month, Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced on Tuesday. The gathering will bring heads of state from major economies to the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg from November 22 through 23 to address economic development and environmental concerns. South Africa completes its G20 presidency under a focus on solidarity, equality and sustainability.
Lesufi detailed extensive preparations during a media briefing on Tuesday, covering power reliability, urban cleanup operations and comprehensive security arrangements. The province has established a strong energy framework to maintain electricity at crucial locations like OR Tambo International Airport...
Cabin crew members at FlySafair walked off their jobs on Tuesday over salary increases and scheduling conditions they describe as insufficient for handling the high costs of living and difficult shift patterns. The South African Cabin Crew Association rejected management proposals that offered a 5.7 percent pay raise plus additional benefits, triggering the budget carrier's first significant labor conflict since operations began.
Chief Marketing Officer Kirby Gordon said flight schedules would continue without interruption because more than two-thirds of attendants either belong to no union or accepted terms from the company. The carrier implemented a lockout beginning at midnight on November 3 that bars striking personnel from...
Authorities investigating an apparent attack on North West entrepreneur Oupa Mogotsi have recruited ballistics specialist Lieutenant Colonel Chris Mangena to examine evidence from a vehicle struck by gunfire. The expert will analyze a Chevrolet sedan that sustained 11 bullet impacts during an encounter in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, on November 3. Police spokesman Brigadier Athlenda Mathe requested that Mogotsi submit formal statements and turn over electronic devices for examination, though he has not fully cooperated. Investigators found no blood despite extensive damage to the automobile, raising questions about whether the incident occurred as described.
Mangena previously contributed forensic analysis to several prominent...
South Africa's transport ministry urged aviation industry participants to provide feedback on a proposed airfreight plan by the deadline of November 7. Officials want input on the document released for public review starting September 26, which outlines ways to modernize cargo transport through aerial delivery technology and other improvements.
The blueprint addresses problems such as disconnected shipping lanes, obstacles preventing market entry for smaller businesses, and insufficient cooperation with neighboring nations. Unmanned aircraft systems represent one element designed to accelerate deliveries to distant communities where conventional vehicles struggle. The department explained on Sunday that these devices would handle...
South African manager Rulani Mokwena has guided MC Alger to first place in Algeria's top division after maintaining an undefeated record through his opening months with the club. The 38-year-old coach took charge in July 2025 and has overseen seven victories plus four draws across 11 matches in all competitions. His squad accumulated 16 points to reach the league summit alongside JS Saoura, though Mokwena's team holds three matches in reserve that could extend their advantage.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns leader secured a recent one-goal triumph over USM Khenchela on Thursday when Soufiane Bayazid found the net. MC Alger has demonstrated defensive strength while executing quick offensive transitions under Mokwena's preferred tactical...
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