Politics
Legal action looms as Tshwane places city manager on precautionary suspension
DA also raises procedural concerns at special council sitting as Johann Mettler is put on ice
By Isaac Mahlangu
Not untouchable, not above the law: DA hails arrests of Mashazi and Mkhwanazi
Khathutshelo Rasilingwane says the arrests are due to a collaborative effort to hold delinquent officials accountable
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
Rising star Cuthbert explains new DA role
Cuthbert has earned his stripes in the DA, having started as a low-ranking constituency officer in Ekurhuleni in 2015
By Thabo Mokone
Malema denies he led plot to remove former intelligence inspector-general
EFF leader Julius Malema has filed an affidavit with the Madlanga commission denying he had a hand in ousting Setlhomamaru Dintwe as inspector-general of intelligence.
By Sinesipho Schrieber
National Treasury withholds equitable share funding to Nelson Mandela Bay over irregular expenditure
The National Treasury has tightened the financial noose around the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, temporarily withholding its July equitable share tranche allocation.
By Nomazima Nkosi
Eleven candidates eye mayoral seat in Eastern Cape metros
More than 10 aspiring candidates are set to battle it out for the mayoral chains available for the Eastern Cape’s two metros.
By Asanda Nini
Disgruntled ANC members air grievances in march on Calata House
Host of accusations against party leaders raised, ahead of looming deadline for election candidate lists
By Mandilakhe Kwababana
Van Niekerk won’t quit despite his blistering attack on Lobishe
Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor Gary van Niekerk says the coalition’s biggest problem is not the coalition but the mayor
By Nomazima Nkosi
Industry urged to help TVET colleges tackle skills crisis
South Africa’s vocational training system cannot solve the country’s skills crisis on its own, with industry urged to play a far greater role in producing job-ready artisans as rapid technological change reshapes the market.
By Nomazima Nkosi
DA calls for lifestyle audit on social development minister Dina Pule
'A lifestyle audit must immediately be conducted. This will provide a baseline upon which Dina Pule's ministerial tenure may be measured'
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
Ramaphosa arrives at Qamata Great Place to launch ANC volunteer drive
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived at Qamata Great Place in Cofimvaba for the launch of the Chris Hani region volunteers drive in the Eastern Cape.
By Sikho Ntshobane and Lulamile Feni
How SA is trying to deepfake-proof November election
Parties would have to monitor online platforms, label AI-generated content and report suspected disinformation
By Thando Maeko
Eastern Cape ANC faces fresh setback ahead of November 4
Branches plan protest over alleged manipulation of meetings and candidate nomination processes
By Mandilakhe Kwababana
MBDA accused of governance and performance failures in scathing municipal report
The Mandela Bay Development Agency has come under fierce scrutiny after senior municipal officials accused its board of flouting governance laws, sidelining the municipality that funds it and meeting less than 30% of its targets.
By Nomazima Nkosi
Double, double toil and trouble — water’s brown and starts to bubble!
Complaints from residents in certain areas of the metro about dirty, discoloured and bubbling tap water have intensified the scrutiny of Nelson Mandela Bay’s failing water infrastructure.
By Nomazima Nkosi
