Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
Megan Fisher, a Ward 7 councillor candidate, encourages Kraaifontein residents to vote and work together to address service delivery and crime issues.
South Africa's municipal elections see water crisis emerge as a key battleground
Combined Motor Holdings CEO Jebb McIntosh dies, leaving leadership transition uncertain
KwaZulu-Natal police investigate theft of IEC ballot papers and sensitive materials at Hillcrest voting station.
South Africa is accelerating efforts to diversify its trade relations with other countries after being excluded from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) by the US.
A South African letter writer is encouraging citizens to relax and enjoy election day, despite the challenges of making an informed choice.
KZN police commissioner warns officers to remain impartial during municipal elections, stressing they are not comrades or councillor candidates.
Many elderly voters in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, turned up at polling stations on election day, claiming they were unaware of the special voting process.
Kaizer Chiefs confirm signing of Elias Mokwana on South Africa's election day, bringing valuable experience to the team.
South Africans vote in local government elections with the ANC's future in question
MKP's Johannesburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi warns IEC, vows to rescue Johannesburg
South Africa's Electoral Commission warns of misinformation and intimidation as voters head to the polls
