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(Photo: Tania Heyns/Maroela Media) Almost 3 million voter interactions were recorded during the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) registration weekend for the 2026 local government elections. The IEC says the 2.9 million interactions are significantly more than the 1.7 million transactions recorded during the comparable registration weekend before the 2021 election. The registration weekend was held on 20 and 21 June. According to the commission, the voter list has now grown to 28.5 million registered voters. The electoral roll used for the national and provincial elections in 2024 contained 27.7 million voters. The commission says the growth is remarkable because the…
The expulsion of the so-called founders of the MKP party, Mr. Nhlamulo Ndhlela and the daughter of the leader of the party, Mr. Jacob Zuma, Mrs. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, is going far. They went to court to oppose the move to guide them in this group, which was done in collaboration with Zuma. They said that they will not be expelled from the party who were not present during the difficult times of its establishment.”Where were they? We will not hear about the rebels who are now seizing power and who want to take us away from Zuma so they can…
Peet Viljoen (Photo: Elisma van der Watt/ Maroela Media) The Johannesburg Metro Property Company (JPC) says the arrest of Peet Viljoen is an important development in a fraud case related to the alleged illegal transfer and sale of 33 properties belonging to the City of Johannesburg. Viljoen is facing around 400 charges which include fraud, theft, falsification of documents and corruption. The case stems from allegations that he fraudulently sold state or municipal property in the JPC’s possession. The investigation relates to alleged fraud and theft that was already identified around May 2010 by the JPC and the City of…
The move, expected under the MoU, comes as Vice President JD Vance says there’s a ‘good foundation’ for a final deal.The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following “encouraging” talks over ending the conflict between the pair.The US Treasury issued a 60-day waiver on Iran’s oil sanctions on Monday, paving the way for the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil to the US. The move came amid positive reports from mediators and the US vice president regarding talks in Switzerland between Washington and Tehran aimed at establishing a full peace deal.Recommended Stories list of 4…
TAKING it as a big motivation for him to come out in 12th place when he started running the Comrades Marathon Sibusiso Kubheka.It has become history that in the Comrades run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg last Sunday, new records were set. George Kusche of Nedbank Running Club won in a time of 5:15:56 for men, Gerda Steyn of Hollywood Athletics Club won for women in a time of 5:44:53.Kubheka (27) of Xcel Running Club, who was running the Comrades for the first time, was a little behind in the top ten, finishing in 12th place with a time of 5:30:08.…
AN EXPERIENCE in jazz music, Madala Kunene has revealed that it still means a lot to entertain guests at various events in Durban even though the years have passed.He is saying this as he is one of the jazz stars who will be performing at the eThekwini Jazz Jam event, which will be held at the Bean Bag, inBerea, on Sunday.In this event organized by Phambili Media, in collaboration with Durban Tourism, the aim is to welcome different guests as the Hollywood Durban July weekend approaches.Talking about being a part of this event, Madala said that even though she is…
The number of people on the voting roll in this country has increased to 28.5 million, from 27.7 million in the 2024 election.These figures were revealed by the chief executive officer of the Electoral Commission, Mr. Sy Mamabolo, speaking to the media about the people who registered at the weekend.Mamabolo said that among the provinces that had many people who came out to register to vote were KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and others.”We are pleased with the increase in the number of people participating in voting. We will open another opportunity for people to register to vote again.” He announced that…
DURBAN City, which is expected to officially introduce Khalil Ben Youssef as its new coach, has released players that the coach will not need next season. With the discovery ofof this country, City has released six players including Joslin Kamatuka and Falakhe Tshanini, whose contracts have not been renewed. Four who were loaned to this team last season, Sphiwe Mahlangu and Ronaldo Maarman were returned to Sekhukhune United, Terrence Mashego returned to Mamelodi Sundowns, and Taahir Goedeman returned to Cape Town City. Kamatuka from Namibia, who played an important role in helping this team get promoted to the Betway Premiership…
A protester in camouflage takes part in an anti-immigrant demonstration. (Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP) The police have been put on heightened alert nationwide as tensions rise over possible violence during June 30’s planned large-scale protests against illegal immigrants. On Monday, Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia, together with Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defense and Military Veterans, as well as senior police officers, announced the government’s integrated operational plan for that date. Cachalia assured the country that the government is ready to maintain peace, stability and the rule of law. “The government has introduced extensive measures to ensure that the country remains…
THE ARRIVAL of winter can cause various problems for drivers and require them to change the way they drive, according to MasterDrive CEO, Eugene Herbert.”A person cannot change the weather, but he can change the way he drives to change the outcome of the difficult situation he is driving in,” said Herbert. He said here’s what usually happens in winter:Bridges are cold Bridges are not like roads that get warmth from the ground they are on because they have cold air blowing under and over them. “This causes the bridge to lose heat quickly. At 5.30 in the morning, the…