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IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya on the road to the LGE
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (947+ words) As South Africa gears for the seventh Local Government Elections (LGE) " due between late 2026 and early 2027 " the question of the election date is far more than a diary entry. Yet, as Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya…...
US provides 5, 000 tons of food aid to support 288, 000 in drought-stricken southern Madagascar
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (178+ words) 'Delivery demonstrates how US foreign assistance makes America safer by preventing instability around the world,' says head of US Embassy in island nation LUSAKA, Zambia (AA) - The United States on Monday unveiled 5, 000 tons of relief food assistance to support nearly…...
South Africa police chief Fannie Masemola in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (405+ words) South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, has appeared in court in relation to a corruption scandal that has seen at least 12 other senior police officers arrested and charged by prosecutors. Masemola, who remains in his position as head of…...
South Africa opens consultation on new permit, access rules to speed up telecom network construction
35+ min ago (87+ words) Telecompaper South Africa opens consultation on new permit, access rules to speed up telecom network construction The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published draft regulations aimed at supporting the faster deployment of telecom networks and facilities. These…...
Taiwan President's Africa Trip Canceled Amid China's Diplomatic Squeeze | Politics
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (255+ words) Taiwan President's Africa Trip Canceled Amid China's Diplomatic Squeeze'Devdiscourse Taiwan President's Africa Trip Canceled Amid China's Diplomatic Squeeze Taiwan President Lai Ching-te canceled his trip to Eswatini after China pressured three African nations to deny his aircraft overflight permits. Lai…...
Geordin Hill Lewis defends decision to remain Cape Town mayor
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (460+ words) Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers his speech at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on the first day of DA Federal Congress 2026 on 10 April 2026. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen Newly minted DA federal leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says he loves being the mayor of…...
Western Cape records 1 month without new foot-and mouth disease cases
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (485+ words) Source Western Cape Government AGRICULTURAL NEWS - " Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says there are encouraging signs that the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the province is stabilising, with no new confirmed cases recorded in the past month." However, he has cautioned…...
Cape Town Opens Nature Reserves for Free This Long Weekend'But There's a Fun Catch!
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (179+ words) Cape Town, South Africa (21 April 2026) " Nature lovers, activate! The City Nature Challenge runs again this year, throughout the upcoming long weekend from Friday, 24 April to Monday, 27 April 2026. The challenge gives the public free access to reserves across Cape Town in…...
Cape Town activates emergency response following heavy rainfall
30+ min ago (563+ words) A Road Maintenance team reinstated paving along a walkway on Buitensingel St between Bree and Loop Sts, while another checked storm water drains and inspected channels in all precincts in the city centre. The City of Cape Town says it…...
Smart water meters need smarter communication for business customers, CCW research finds - CCW
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (332+ words) New research from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has found that inadequate communication is preventing some business customers from realising the full environmental and cost-saving benefits of smart meters. CCW says improving communication " particularly around consumption data " is essential…...