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- July 16PoliticsANC Gauteng Plans 2026 Election ComebackThe African National Congress ( ANC ) in Gauteng is ramping up preparations for the 2026 local government elections, aiming to reverse its declining support in the province. The party plans to hold several election workshops in the coming months to develop its campaign strategy. The 2026 municipal…July 16
- July 16PoliticsMK Party Issues Ultimatum to Ramaphosa Over Mchunu DecisionSouth Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has given President Cyril Ramaphosa until Friday morning to retract his Sunday announcement placing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave, appointing Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Police Minister from August 1, and establishing a Judicial Commission…July 16
- July 16PoliticsGauteng Allocates R67bn to Boost Healthcare in 2025-26The Gauteng Department of Health has received a R67 billion budget for the 2025-26 financial year to enhance healthcare services, upgrade infrastructure, and tackle critical health challenges across the province. The announcement was made by Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu…July 16
- July 15PoliticsMinister of Transport, Creecy Dissolves RAF BoardSouth Africa’s Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, has dissolved the board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) amid ongoing governance and operational difficulties. The decision, announced on 15 July 2025, addresses concerns that have compromised the state-funded entity’s ability to deliver on its…July 15
- July 15PoliticsPolice Deputy Commissioner Sibiya Asked to Take LeaveSouth African Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, has been asked to take a leave of absence, according to sources. The instruction was delivered during a meeting with fellow deputy, Tebello Mosikili, on this afternoon, as directed by National…July 15
- July 15PoliticsRussia Signals Openness to Ukraine TalksRussia has indicated it is open to further negotiations with Ukraine but needs time to assess US President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to end the ongoing war, which has entered its fourth year. On Monday, Trump issued a 50-day deadline for Moscow to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine…July 15
- July 14PoliticsPolice Minister Firoz Cachalia Vows Open-Minded ApproachSouth Africa’s newly appointed Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has committed to entering his role without preconceived notions about the South African Police Service (SAPS). Speaking after his appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, Cachalia emphasized a collaborative approach…July 14
- July 14PoliticsGauteng Police Commissioner Survives Hijacking AttemptForensic teams are combing the scene of a botched hijacking attempt outside the Westonaria home of Acting Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana, west of Johannesburg, on Monday morning. The attack has raised fresh concerns about the safety of senior law enforcement…July 14
- July 14PoliticsIslamic State of Africa Founder to Appeal IEC RejectionA Durban businessman, Farhad Hoomer, previously accused of terrorism-related activities and sanctioned by the United States for alleged ties to an ISIS-linked cell, has announced plans to appeal the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to reject the registration of his proposed…July 14
- July 14PoliticsIEC Blocks Islamic Party's Sharia Law BidThe Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has rejected the application of the Islamic State of Africa (ISA) to register as a political party, citing multiple procedural and public concerns. The ISA, founded by Farhad Hoomer, aimed to introduce Sharia law in South Africa. Hoomer, who has faced…July 14
