Three men have been arrested in Limpopo following separate election-related incidents involving the alleged intimidation of an IEC official over a suspicious ballot box and the photographing of a marked ballot paper.
KZN police investigate election security incidents as counting continues
KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating 18 election-related cases, including the theft of unmarked ballot papers and other IEC material, power outages at three locations and alleged political misconduct by a police officer
Man loses battle to hold landlord in contempt after failing to identify stranger who took his car
A Johannesburg High Court judge dismissed a man’s contempt application after finding that the landlord could not be punished for failing to provide information he did not have.
German politician found dead in Berlin hotel
A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation.
PA snaps at ANC’s heels as DA dominates Western Cape
If early results in the municipal elections are anything to go by, the DA is set to tighten its grip on councils across the Western Cape, while the ANC risks being pushed into third place by the PA.
Today’s weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten parts of SA with heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and damaging winds are expected across several parts of South Africa on Thursday, while hot to very hot conditions will grip much of the country, with the SAWS warning of possible flooding, property damage and extremely high fire danger.
What the US midterms mean for ties with China
A sweeping victory for Democrats in US midterm elections this week, giving them control of Congress, presents both an opportunity and challenge for top rival China, analysts say.
BRICS+ Series: What the US Midterms Mean for the War with Iran
The US midterms weaken Trump politically, but could either accelerate diplomacy with Iran or create dangerous incentives for military escalation.
Trump’s election defeat throws 2028 White House race wide open
Trump’s midterms defeat could derail JD Vance’s 2028 ambitions while giving rising Democrats a platform for the White House race.
Makhadzi cast her vote on Wednesday after Botswana drama
Makhadzi had her travel documents returned following an urgent court application in Botswana and diplomatic intervention. The singer was able to vote in South Africa’s local government elections on Wednesday.