South Africa’s new revised policy for Local Government seeks seeks to build capable, accountable, financially sustainable and developmental municipalities, addressing … More
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Criminal case opened after ‘bomb hoax’ on SA plane
Edited by Bev Mortimer: The SAPS has registered a criminal case of ‘Contravention of the Explosives Act’ n South Africa, … More
Record number of 136 790 candidates for elections
The Electoral Commission (IEC) announced today, 16 October, that “an unprecedented 136 790 candidates” met the statutory requirements to contest … More
IEC’s preparations for LGE 2026
The IEC Commission says it has ramped up readiness, transparency and capacity ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections . … More
IEC’s Electoral Code of Conduct to counter ‘Disinformation’
The IEC announced its new Electoral ‘Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation’ to Eastern Cape media in East London the … More
Local Elections’ Special Votes – Applications now available!
Edited 22 September: The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has opened applications for Special Votes for the upcoming Local … More
Suspects arrested for Tete’s murder
Edited: Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of renown boxer, Zolani Tete, following his fatal death … More
SAPS operations continue across the EC Province
Edited: During law enforcement operations in response to anti-foreigner demonstrations from 28 June-1 July in the Eastern Cape, 904 arrests … More
SA law enforcement agencies primed for 30 June demos
Edited by Bev Mortimer: The Eastern Cape (EC) Provincial, Commissioner Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata, has activated comprehensive contingency plans, reinforcement … More
Men sentenced for life after raping spree
Three rapists were finally sentenced to life imprisonment in East London on Thursday this week, 15 years after their crime … More
Kouga Municipality to use high-tech drones for safety and disaster management
Edited by Bev Mortimer – Kouga Municipality says it has launched the African continent’s first drone emergency response programme that will … More
