The City of Tshwane has placed firefighters on high alert as dangerous veld fire conditions threaten Gauteng, warning residents of rapidly spreading fires, property destruction and possible loss of life.
Orlando Pirates’ winning run sparks election-day ballot paper joke
Orlando Pirates supporters jokingly present the club as an alternative political party following its impressive run of form, with a mock ballot paper going viral.
Ramaphosa sees chance to reset strained US ties after Democrats’ midterm election rout
Ramaphosa believes the Democrats’ US midterm victory could usher in a new era in relations with Washington, as South Africa seeks to ease tensions over trade and diplomatic disputes.
Those expecting US policy shift are ‘seriously mistaken’, Iran’s supreme leader warns
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei has warned Washington against expecting a change in US policy after the midterms, threatening a wider war if the US and Israel resume attacks.
Oil prices slide as Trump’s midterm defeat rattles markets and sends dollar lower
The dollar and oil prices slipped after Trump’s midterm defeat, while European stocks climbed as investors assessed the potential impact on US policy and global markets.
KZN police investigate theft of IEC ballot papers at Hillcrest voting station
Police are investigating after unmarked IEC ballot papers and other election materials were reportedly stolen from a voting station in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections.
Tumisho Masha under fire after posting picture of his marked ballot paper
Actor Tumisho Masha has faced criticism after sharing a photograph of his marked ballot paper during the Local Government Elections.
Woman arrested after alleged disruption at Limpopo voting station
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested after a party agent allegedly recorded ballot-related activities without consent, triggering a disruption at a Limpopo voting station during the local government elections.
Orlando Pirates’ winning run sparks election-day ballot paper joke
Orlando Pirates supporters jokingly present the club as an alternative political party following its impressive run of form, with a mock ballot paper going viral.
Four arrested after police officer injured in stone and bottle attack near Cape Town voting station
Four suspects aged between 16 and 20 have been arrested after a police officer was injured during a violent confrontation near a Hanover Park voting station in Cape Town. Police fired three warning shots to disperse the attackers.