South Africa: The Nobel Peace Prize Has Come Home, Says SA's Latest Laureate, Navi Pillay

South African judge Navi Pillay, named 2026 Nobel peace laureate, says the prize has returned to its rightful home: the pursuit of justice. Read more »

South Africa: Matlala Turns Tables On IDAC Investigator Perumal in Explosive Testimony

Cat Matlala's explosive Madlanga Commission testimony challenges suspended Idac investigator Dylan Perumal's investigation, revives claims of threats by Shadrack Sibiya and exposes… Read more »

South Africa: Duduzane Zuma Answers Eight Key Questions As MK Fights for a Place in Government

There will be no shenanigans, no political lifelines and no coalitions just for the sake of it, says Duduzane Zuma as he lays out the MK party's approach to government and explains… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Climate Finance Gap Is Also a Leadership Gap

With COP32 headed to Addis Ababa, Africa's climate future depends on leaders who can structure finance, build coalitions and turn sustainability into jobs and resilience. Read more »

South Africa: Connection Is an Act of Resistance

The technologies that were supposed to facilitate widespread connection are keeping us more isolated from each other and our environment than ever before. But the antidote to our… Read more »

South Africa: Over 100 Hung Councils, 14 Days - A Negotiator's Rulebook for Coalitions That Last

Following South Africa's society-shifting 4 November 2026 local elections, and as political parties start negotiations to establish municipal coalitions across the country,… Read more »

South Africa: DA Goes On Coalition Offensive As Battle for Nelson Mandela Bay Begins

With no outright majority in Nelson Mandela Bay, coalition choices will shape efforts to restore water, electricity, refuse removal and accountable local government. The DA has… Read more »

South Africa: Resident Evil - A Horror Video Game Adaptation With a Wicked Sense of Humour

While it's probably too far removed from its source material narratively to please hardcore fans who want to see their favourite Resident Evil characters and storylines on the big… Read more »

South Africa: The Honeybadger's Revenge - Former Minister Dion George's Nuclear War Over SA's Captive Lions

The former South African environment minister is prepared to back international economic pressure against his own country to shut down the 'disgusting' captive lion industry. Read more »

South Africa: DA Gains Black Voters, Declares Cape Town Win, but Western Cape Coalitions Loom

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis on Thursday at noon declared Cape Town a win for his party, and the only metro with an outright majority. Key Cape hinterland towns of Stellenbosch and… Read more »

South Africa: DA Projected to Win 79 Percent in Ramaphosa and Malema's Joburg Home Ward

In interviews with the DA's federal leader Ashor Sarupen, ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni and the ANC's deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane, we assess the future of Johannesburg's… Read more »

South Africa: ANC Losing Wall-to-Wall Support As ActionSA, DA Show Growth

While results were still being counted on Wednesday afternoon, the signs are dire for the ANC in both cities and rural areas. Read more »

South Africa: ANC Loses Control of Makana for First Time in Municipality's History

A community-based civic movement has made a significant entrance into Makana politics, securing four council seats in its first election contest as the ANC loses control of the… Read more »

South Africa: Agoa or Not, the US Needs SA's Platinum and Other Metals

The internal combustion engine still rules America's roads, and without South Africa's PGMs, its vehicle industry would find itself floundering and scrambling. Read more »

South Africa: DA Draws Coalition Red Lines As Nelson Mandela Bay Results Take Shape

With the DA leading the vote count in Nelson Mandela Bay, provincial leader Andrew Whitfield says the party is open to coalition negotiations but will not work with the EFF or MK… Read more »

South Africa: No Traffic, Big Ideas As 'Karoogle' Brings Global Tech Work to Kwanojoli

A family-run tech company brings Silicon Valley-style work to the Eastern Cape Karoo, offering professionals quality careers, affordable living and mountain views. Read more »

South Africa: More Haste, Less Speed - the Search for New SAPS Leadership

Promoting top SAPS leaders before the Madlanga Commission concludes its work is premature. South Africa needs an independent, well-resourced Chapter 9 body to fight corruption, not… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Democratic State Needs Capability Now, Not More Promises

Now that the electoral dust has settled, we must turn to the evolution, achievements and failures of the South African state. Read more »

South Africa: The ANC's Problem Isn't Communication - It's Contempt

Former ANC and government communicator Chris Vick argues that the ANC's communications failures during the local government elections are not a messaging problem, but a reflection… Read more »

South Africa: ANC On the Rack - Coalition Minefield Could Unleash Biggest Internal Ructions Yet

The ANC's national leadership must decide on coalition partners across metros, risking conflict with regional structures and deepening divisions over power, patronage and strategy… Read more »

South Africa: How to Check Local Election Results for Your Municipality and Ward

Find live 2026 local election results for your municipality, ward and the metros, and see when the IEC is expected to declare the final count. Read more »

South Africa: New Protocols and Tech Kept Lines Moving, but Some Voters Still Faced Long Queues

Armed with handheld barcode scanners, stricter station rules and better-trained staff, the IEC reported rapid turnaround times as more than 12 million citizens cast their ballots… Read more »

South Africa: The Voting Is Over, Meet the Power Brokers Who Will Negotiate Your City's Coalition

More than 100 municipalities could be governed by coalitions. These party leaders will probably decide who runs them. Read more »

South Africa: Catch Up | With Voting Stations Officially Closed, Focus Shifts to Counting, Verifying Results

South Africans are choosing the councillors who will run their municipalities for the next five years, and who will decide on water, electricity, roads, refuse collection and… Read more »

South Africa: Why South African Sportspeople Need an Independent Voice to Fight Governance Failure

It's time for South African athletes to stand up for themselves and take on corrupt and incompetent officials, or risk having their dreams shattered. Read more »