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May 27, 2026

SANTACO elects new national leadership for 2026–2030 term

SANTACO elects new national leadership for 2026–2030 term

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May 27, 2026

IEC launches 2026 local government elections campaign

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has officially launched preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections, unveiling new youth engagement initiatives and AI-driven voter support systems.

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May 24, 2026

Zandile Dabula leaves Operation Dudula for ActionSA ahead of 2026 elections

Anti-illegal migration activist Zandile Dabula has officially joined ActionSA ahead of the 2026 local government elections, strengthening the party’s focus on housing, service delivery and illegal immigration issues in Gauteng.

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May 21, 2026

Malawi political voices welcome MK Party spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu’s appointment as regional interest grows

Sifiso Mahlangu was previously part of a team that presented research highlighting the importance of Mount Mulanje’s ecological systems and the need for stronger environmental governance in the face of climate change and extractive pressures.

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May 18, 2026

Glynnis Breytenbach appointed DA Chief Whip in Parliament

The Democratic Alliance has appointed Adv Glynnis Breytenbach as its new Chief Whip in the National Assembly, describing her as an experienced parliamentarian who will play a key role in negotiations within the Government of National Unity.

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May 15, 2026

MK Party member Penny Penny resigns from party and Parliament

Gezane Erick Kobane, also known as Penny Penny, has announced his resignation from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and Parliament, citing betrayal, political attacks and a lack of support within the party’s Limpopo structures.

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May 14, 2026

Ramaphosa extends Khampepe Commission term to December 2026

Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the term of the judicial commission of inquiry investigating alleged attempts to block the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes until 18 December 2026. The commission requested additional time to complete its work and submit its final report to the President.

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May 27, 2026

IEC launches 2026 local government elections campaign

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has officially launched preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections, unveiling new youth engagement initiatives and AI-driven voter support systems.

Thembelihle Mabanga

Content Head

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May 24, 2026

Zandile Dabula leaves Operation Dudula for ActionSA ahead of 2026 elections

Anti-illegal migration activist Zandile Dabula has officially joined ActionSA ahead of the 2026 local government elections, strengthening the party’s focus on housing, service delivery and illegal immigration issues in Gauteng.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 21, 2026

Malawi political voices welcome MK Party spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu’s appointment as regional interest grows

Sifiso Mahlangu was previously part of a team that presented research highlighting the importance of Mount Mulanje’s ecological systems and the need for stronger environmental governance in the face of climate change and extractive pressures.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 27, 2026

IEC launches 2026 local government elections campaign

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has officially launched preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections, unveiling new youth engagement initiatives and AI-driven voter support systems.

Thembelihle Mabanga

Content Head

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May 24, 2026

Zandile Dabula leaves Operation Dudula for ActionSA ahead of 2026 elections

Anti-illegal migration activist Zandile Dabula has officially joined ActionSA ahead of the 2026 local government elections, strengthening the party’s focus on housing, service delivery and illegal immigration issues in Gauteng.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 27, 2026

IEC launches 2026 local government elections campaign

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has officially launched preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections, unveiling new youth engagement initiatives and AI-driven voter support systems.

Thembelihle Mabanga

Content Head

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May 24, 2026

Zandile Dabula leaves Operation Dudula for ActionSA ahead of 2026 elections

Anti-illegal migration activist Zandile Dabula has officially joined ActionSA ahead of the 2026 local government elections, strengthening the party’s focus on housing, service delivery and illegal immigration issues in Gauteng.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 21, 2026

Malawi political voices welcome MK Party spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu’s appointment as regional interest grows

Sifiso Mahlangu was previously part of a team that presented research highlighting the importance of Mount Mulanje’s ecological systems and the need for stronger environmental governance in the face of climate change and extractive pressures.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 18, 2026

Glynnis Breytenbach appointed DA Chief Whip in Parliament

The Democratic Alliance has appointed Adv Glynnis Breytenbach as its new Chief Whip in the National Assembly, describing her as an experienced parliamentarian who will play a key role in negotiations within the Government of National Unity.

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Sports

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May 26, 2026

Kaizer Chiefs part ways with co-coaches ahead of new season

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef as the club continues restructuring its technical team ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

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May 24, 2026

Orlando Pirates end 14-year league draught with Betway Premiership triump

Orlando Pirates sealed the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title with a 2-0 victory over Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium, ending a 14-year wait for league glory and completing a historic domestic treble.

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May 16, 2026

Durban City hold Pirates as title race goes to final day

Durban City frustrated Orlando Pirates with a goalless draw at Orlando Amstel Arena, delaying the Buccaneers’ Betway Premiership title celebrations and forcing the race to be decided on the final weekend of the season.

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May 26, 2026

Kaizer Chiefs part ways with co-coaches ahead of new season

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef as the club continues restructuring its technical team ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 24, 2026

Orlando Pirates end 14-year league draught with Betway Premiership triump

Orlando Pirates sealed the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title with a 2-0 victory over Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium, ending a 14-year wait for league glory and completing a historic domestic treble.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 26, 2026

Kaizer Chiefs part ways with co-coaches ahead of new season

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef as the club continues restructuring its technical team ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 24, 2026

Orlando Pirates end 14-year league draught with Betway Premiership triump

Orlando Pirates sealed the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title with a 2-0 victory over Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium, ending a 14-year wait for league glory and completing a historic domestic treble.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 16, 2026

Durban City hold Pirates as title race goes to final day

Durban City frustrated Orlando Pirates with a goalless draw at Orlando Amstel Arena, delaying the Buccaneers’ Betway Premiership title celebrations and forcing the race to be decided on the final weekend of the season.

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May 5, 2026

Mzansi to the World Cup: Gayton McKenzie announces lucky fan winners

The competition was launched to give local supporters an opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 and support the national team, Bafana Bafana, in their opening match in Mexico.

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Lifestyle

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May 21, 2026

Red Ink productions responds to allegations made during Showmax series filming

Production company Red Ink Productions says it takes allegations of abuse and harassment seriously after actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku accused actor Bonko Khoza of violating her during the filming of the Showmax mini-series Red Ink in 2023.

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May 19, 2026

Rami Chuene confirms SABC repeat fee payment for Giyani: Land Of Blood

Veteran actress Rami Chuene has confirmed that the South African Broadcasting Corporation will be paying her repeat fees for Giyani: Land Of Blood, saying the payment is a reminder that actors deserve compensation when their work is rebroadcast.

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May 13, 2026

Media personality Maria McCloy dies at 50 following heart failure

South African media personality and fashion creative Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 after suffering heart failure, her family confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday.

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May 21, 2026

Red Ink productions responds to allegations made during Showmax series filming

Production company Red Ink Productions says it takes allegations of abuse and harassment seriously after actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku accused actor Bonko Khoza of violating her during the filming of the Showmax mini-series Red Ink in 2023.

Staff Reporter

Journalist

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May 19, 2026

Rami Chuene confirms SABC repeat fee payment for Giyani: Land Of Blood

Veteran actress Rami Chuene has confirmed that the South African Broadcasting Corporation will be paying her repeat fees for Giyani: Land Of Blood, saying the payment is a reminder that actors deserve compensation when their work is rebroadcast.

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May 21, 2026

Red Ink productions responds to allegations made during Showmax series filming

Production company Red Ink Productions says it takes allegations of abuse and harassment seriously after actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku accused actor Bonko Khoza of violating her during the filming of the Showmax mini-series Red Ink in 2023.

Staff Reporter

Journalist

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May 19, 2026

Rami Chuene confirms SABC repeat fee payment for Giyani: Land Of Blood

Veteran actress Rami Chuene has confirmed that the South African Broadcasting Corporation will be paying her repeat fees for Giyani: Land Of Blood, saying the payment is a reminder that actors deserve compensation when their work is rebroadcast.

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May 13, 2026

Media personality Maria McCloy dies at 50 following heart failure

South African media personality and fashion creative Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 after suffering heart failure, her family confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday.

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May 10, 2026

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities calls for urgent action on men’s mental health crisis

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has raised alarm over South Africa’s growing mental health crisis among men and boys, urging families, schools, workplaces, and communities to work together in promoting positive masculinity and emotional well-being.

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Opinion

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May 1, 2026

When the guardians of workers become the problem

Workers’ Day 2026 arrives amid growing concern over the state of trade unions, as allegations of corruption, mismanagement and weak accountability erode trust. Once defenders of workers’ rights, some unions now face scrutiny, raising urgent questions about leadership, transparency and their role in protecting members.

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Dec 30, 2025

The Jingle Bells of a Sinking Nation

When MP Adil Nchabeleng warned that South Africa may be spending R1.1 billion a day on debt servicing, Treasury’s calm response exposed a deeper crisis. While officials speak of stabilisation and forecasts, debt continues to crowd out schools, hospitals and infrastructure, with little accountability for the failures that caused it.

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Dec 19, 2025

Forty years on: COSATU has become a blunt instrument of political elites

Forty years after igniting mass worker power, COSATU stands hollowed out. Once a militant shield and sword for labour, it has been absorbed into ANC politics, defending politicians while workers face unemployment and crisis. Its decline sparked breakaways like NUMSA and AMCU.

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May 1, 2026

When the guardians of workers become the problem

Workers’ Day 2026 arrives amid growing concern over the state of trade unions, as allegations of corruption, mismanagement and weak accountability erode trust. Once defenders of workers’ rights, some unions now face scrutiny, raising urgent questions about leadership, transparency and their role in protecting members.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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Dec 30, 2025

The Jingle Bells of a Sinking Nation

When MP Adil Nchabeleng warned that South Africa may be spending R1.1 billion a day on debt servicing, Treasury’s calm response exposed a deeper crisis. While officials speak of stabilisation and forecasts, debt continues to crowd out schools, hospitals and infrastructure, with little accountability for the failures that caused it.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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May 1, 2026

When the guardians of workers become the problem

Workers’ Day 2026 arrives amid growing concern over the state of trade unions, as allegations of corruption, mismanagement and weak accountability erode trust. Once defenders of workers’ rights, some unions now face scrutiny, raising urgent questions about leadership, transparency and their role in protecting members.

Thembelihle Mabanga

Content Head

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Dec 30, 2025

The Jingle Bells of a Sinking Nation

When MP Adil Nchabeleng warned that South Africa may be spending R1.1 billion a day on debt servicing, Treasury’s calm response exposed a deeper crisis. While officials speak of stabilisation and forecasts, debt continues to crowd out schools, hospitals and infrastructure, with little accountability for the failures that caused it.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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Dec 19, 2025

Forty years on: COSATU has become a blunt instrument of political elites

Forty years after igniting mass worker power, COSATU stands hollowed out. Once a militant shield and sword for labour, it has been absorbed into ANC politics, defending politicians while workers face unemployment and crisis. Its decline sparked breakaways like NUMSA and AMCU.

Thembelihle Mabanga

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Nov 10, 2025

How Selective media narratives undermine Black Excellence and Good Governance

Selective media narratives are eroding trust and undermining Black excellence. Masibulele Gcilitshana argues that biased reporting, such as recent coverage of Premier Panyaza Lesufi during the G20 Summit, distorts progress and deepens division. True journalism should inform with balance, not provoke outrage.

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