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South AfricaANC in Johannesburg moves to recall Mayor Dada Morero- PoliticsZille unveils five-point plan for JohannesburgThe Democratic Alliance (DA)’s mayoral candidate in Johannesburg, Helen Zille has outlined a five-point plan for Johannesburg, promising tough action on corruption and urgent reforms to address the city’s ongoing water problems. Speaking to Democratic Alliance (DA) supporters at Johannesburg City…March 8, 2026
- PoliticsAd hoc committee to investigate Tshwane deputy mayorThe Ad hoc committee appointed to examine allegations against Eugene Modise, the deputy mayor of City of Tshwane, has been given three months to complete its investigation and submit a report to the municipal council. The committee was established after a forensic investigation commissioned by the…March 5, 2026
- South AfricaANC yet to decide future of Johannesburg mayor Dada MoreroJohannesburg mayor Dada Morero says he is waiting for the African National Congress (ANC) to decide whether he will be asked to serve another term, as the governing party prepares to finalise its candidates for major metropolitan councils. Speaking to media, Mr Morero said the decision rests…March 2, 2026
- South AfricaEkurhuleni candidate Khumalo alleges political smear campaignActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, has claimed he is the target of a smear campaign because of his outspoken opposition to drug trafficking and organised crime. Mr Khumalo was responding to a decision by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Ekurhuleni to refer him to…February 22, 2026
- South AfricaKZN targets undocumented foreigners running spaza shopsKwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says his administration is developing a strategy that could see the government take control of KZN spaza shops currently operated by undocumented foreign nationals, with the aim of supporting local businesses and economic activity. Ntuli made the remarks…February 11, 2026
- South AfricaActionSA to abstain from Joburg mayor voteActionSA has confirmed it will abstain from a motion of no confidence against Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero, distancing itself from growing pressure within the city’s fractured governing coalition. The motion, sponsored by Al Jama-ah, is due to be debated in the Johannesburg city council on…January 29, 2026
- South AfricaJoburg mayor shrugs off new no-confidence motionJoburg mayor, Dada Morero, says he remains unfazed by a renewed attempt to remove him from office after a fresh motion of no confidence was tabled in the city council. The motion has been submitted by the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and Al Jama-ah, both of which are part of the African…January 21, 2026
- ZimbabweChitungwiza criticised for lavish workshops as workers go unpaidChitungwiza Municipality is facing criticism from its workforce over the continued non-payment of salaries, with employees saying they have gone without pay for up to eight months while the council allocates significant funds to workshops. In a letter seen by local media, workers accused the…January 15, 2026
- South AfricaANC will survive electoral setbacks, says RamaphosaThe ANC will survive its recent electoral setbacks and continue to play a central role in South African politics, according to party president Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking at Moruleng Stadium outside Rustenburg during the delivery of the party’s annual January Eighth Statement, Mr Ramaphosa rejected…January 11, 2026
- South AfricaMorero: Cleaning Up Joburg CBD Is Top PriorityJohannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has reaffirmed that cleaning up the Joburg CBD remains a top priority for the city, as authorities intensify efforts to confront urban decay, crime and lawlessness in the inner city. Morero’s comments follow renewed public concern about safety in the Joburg CBD…December 19, 2025
- South AfricaEkurhuleni HR head placed on precautionary suspensionThe Ekurhuleni HR head has been placed on precautionary suspension as the City of Ekurhuleni moves to safeguard the integrity of its internal processes during ongoing investigations. The municipality confirmed that its Head of Human Resources, Linda Gxasheka, was suspended with immediate effect…December 12, 2025
- South AfricaMerafong Mayor Rejects Resignation Amid Water Crisis ProtestJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- The mayor of Merafong has rejected calls for her resignation following violent protests over the municipality’s worsening water shortages. On Tuesday, hundreds of residents from Fochville and Kokosi, west of Johannesburg, staged a “total shutdown” by barricading major…September 24, 2025
- CrimeHarare Mayor Faces Scrutiny Over Irregular Student Hostel ProjectHarare Mayor Jacob Mafume faced tough questions at a Commission of Inquiry on February 7, 2025, over irregularities in the construction of a luxury student hostel in Belvedere, including suspicious inspection records and failure to obtain proper zoning approval. Commission evidence leader Tapiwa…February 7, 2025
- PoliticsDeath threats hit Harare council whistleblowersSenior official reveals poisoning attempts and assassination threats against those exposing corruption at Zimbabwe's capital city authority. A top Harare City Council official has testified that whistleblowers exposing corruption at Town House face death threats and poisoning attempts, revealing a…January 16, 2025
