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South African political parties mention climate risks in their manifestos ahead of the 2026 local government elections, but experts say climate change debate remains sidelined on the campaign trail despite municipalities bearing the brunt of floods, fires, water shortages and disaster response.

Climate change debate missing from 2026 municipal election campaigns

Despite the growing threat of extreme weather events, environmental concerns are largely absent from parties' local government elections campaigns.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola led South Africa's delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly, where he pushed for Africa's permanent representation on the Security Council.

UN Security Council reform: SA pushes for permanent African seats

SA has revived calls for Africa to receive at least two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.

South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, expressed concern that governments are being forced to choose between serving their citizens and paying creditors.

Debt servicing is crowding out development, African leaders warn

South Africa’s Ronald Lamola backs a ‘Borrowers’ Club’

The NPA says suspended SAPS National Commissioner Fannie Masemola was charged in his personal capacity and that there was insufficient evidence to sustain a prosecution over the R228 million Medicare24 contract.

NPA: ‘Buck stops’ argument did not justify charges against Fannie Masemola

The NPA explains why it says the case could not stand.

Businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama is facing a criminal case after a video emerged on social media showing him allegedly threatening women during an altercation at a Sandton restaurant.

Mudzinganyama case triggers government contract probe

eThekwini says Moriel Infrastructure Group’s R16.1m North Park Sewer Project is 95% complete, as investigations continue into contracts linked to businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama

The Special Investigating Unit is investigating multimillion rand bus contracts awarded by the North West Transport Investment (NTI) to businessman Suliman Carrim.

SIU to probe R168m North West bus contracts amid workers' salary crisis

Who got rich while North West’s buses stopped running?

As Johannesburg's mayoral race intensifies, residents say they will back the party that can restore basic services, not necessarily based on politicians’ personalities.

Zille, Mashaba and the fight for Joburg – but voters want potholes fixed first

Will personalities really matter when votes are cast on November 4?

Delegates at Cosatu's 15th National Congress. The conference collapsed after a quorum dispute linked to delegate credentials.

Cosatu succession war: Why the historic Congress collapse matters

Cosatu’s 15th national congress collapse exposes leadership divisions and renewed tensions within the ANC-SACP alliance.

Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga reflects on a year of the Madlanga Commission.

‘Serious criminality’: Madlanga reflects on a year of allegations

A year of testimony has exposed allegations reaching deep into the institutions meant to uphold the law.

Cosatu's 15th national congress collapsed before delegates could deliberate on workers' worsening conditions, amid claims that ANC and SACP factional battles had infiltrated the gathering to influence its leadership outcome ahead of the November municipal elections.

Cosatu congress collapses amid political alliance factional battle

What we know about the collapse of Cosatu's 15th national congress.

A screengrab from the Madlanga Commission testimony showing the picture that was shown to retired Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya showing five men linked to the alleged Big Five cartel. The men from left are Katiso Molefe, Steven Motsumi,  Ignatius Mothakathi, Andrew “Boy” Mthethwa and the late Jothan “King Mswazi” Msibi. The photograph was presented to the Madlanga Commission where it heard allegations linking the men to an alleged criminal network. The allegations have not been tested or proven in court.

Refresher: Who are the alleged ‘Big Five’ in the Madlanga probe?

The alleged network has been a major thread in the commission’s evidence. Here’s what we know about the five men — and what remains unproven.

A year has passed since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held his explosive press briefing on July 6, 2025, alleging that a criminal syndicate had infiltrated South Africa's criminal justice system.

One year on: Inside Madlanga Commission probe that shook law enforcement

Suspensions, arrests and cartel allegations have followed the commission’s evidence — but has it restored public trust?

Municipalities forfeited R1.5 billion in unspent municipal infrastructure grants over the past three years due to poor planning and lack of capacity.

Punished twice: no water, no power — and R1.5bn in infrastructure grants unspent

Municipalities forfeited R1.5bn in infrastructure grants over three years as poor planning and capacity failures left communities battling worsening basic services.

Experts argue that South Africa’s role in the international drug trade is growing and that the country is facing an organised crime crisis that can no longer be ignored.

How South Africa became one of the world’s top organised-crime hotspots

Experts say South Africa’s role in the international drug trade is growing.

Brent Bozell III, the US Ambassador to South Africa met with President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria this week.

SA caught between Trump and Tehran

Washington’s new Iran sanctions campaign widens the risk for foreign firms and sectors linked to Tehran.

The R1 billion chaired by retired Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has failed to yield significant progress in tackling state capture cases.

Madlanga vs Zondo: Fast-tracking justice after years of slow crawl

The Madlanga Commission is moving quickly to address state capture allegations, contrasting sharply with the slow implementation of the Zondo Commission's recommendations.…

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has announced nominees for mayoral positions in municipalities ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

ANC's succession battle shadows mayoral picks as battle for metros intensifies

The ANC's announcement of potential mayoral candidates for the upcoming 2026 local government elections has sparked concerns over political rivalries and the safety of councillors.

Various stakeholders led by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications conducted three-day high-impact surprise raids this week in the Joburg CBD to seize unsafe goods and hold non-compliant traders accountable.

Why surprise raids alone can't dent illicit goods market in South Africa

Illicit markets in South Africa are costing the economy billions annually.

National Coloured Congress (NCC) MP Fadiel Adams raised several issues with the SAPS management during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday.

Cape Flats gang violence: more murders, less SAPS funding, claims Adams

But policing expert says his calculations are too simplistic and ignore specialised police work.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard that North West businessman Suliman Carrim, who has missed five consecutive subpoenas citing ill health, is linked to the late taxi boss Jotham Msibim an alleged member of criminal cartel.

WhatsApp messages allegedly linking Carrim to ‘Big Five Cartel’ members revealed

Suliman Carrim faces scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission for his alleged connection to the late taxi boss Jotham Msibi and the notorious 'Big Five Cartel',