South Africa · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa considers resigning as ANC leader after the party's poor performance in local government elections.
Israel's Knesset can establish a state commission of inquiry into 7 October failures without waiting for a new government, says Hebrew University constitutional law professor Barak Medina.
9,000 IDF lone soldiers attend annual event to tackle bureaucracy
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says service delivery failures, including water shortages and electricity problems, hindered the party's election campaign.
Floyd Shivambu, leader of the Africa Mayibuye Movement, claims he has no relationship with Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Arsenal beat Hull City 1-0 on Saturday to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.
ActionSA defies pre-election polls, becomes key player in coalition talks
Blind and visually impaired voters in South Africa can now cast their ballots independently and confidentially using the Independent Electoral Commission's Universal Ballot Template.
Major South African parties seek coalitions in eThekwini as ANC and DA votes decline
Tshwane schedules digital-service upgrades until Sunday night, lists alternative channels.
Cape Town's rent prices have risen nearly 10% in a year, averaging R12,500 per month, as the city grapples with a housing affordability crisis.
ANC suffers major losses in 2026 local government elections, forcing coalition negotiations to retain municipal influence.
