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South Africa Fashion Awards 2026: The Nominees Are Out, The Red Carpet Is Ready, And Cape Town Has Skin In The Game
Twenty-one publicly voted categories, two new honours, and a Sandton black-tie night that puts the entire local fashion ecosystem — from Thebe Magugu to the executives behind the brands — squarely in the spotlight.
Affluent Cape Town Residents Rally Against DA's Controversial Property Rates Model
Growing discontent in the city’s wealthy suburbs could reshape the electoral landscape for the DA ahead of 2026.
Parliament Approves Controversial 2025-2026 Budget Amidst Mixed Reactions
The Appropriation Bill passes with bipartisan support, but opposition remains vocal about potential disparities.
DA Praises Intervention as Knysna Municipality Placed Under Administration
Western Cape's decisive move aims to restore essential services in a troubled municipality
ANC Confronts SACP's Bold Election Move: A Test of Unity
The ANC reacts to the SACP's decision to contest elections independently, signalling a pivotal moment for South Africa’s political alliance.
ANC Restructures Mayoral Candidate Selection for 2026 Elections
New transparent approach aims to strengthen local governance through community involvement and qualified leadership.
Geordin Hill-Lewis Takes Helm of DA: A New Chapter for Cape Town and Beyond
The Mayor of Cape Town aims to steer the Democratic Alliance into a new era ahead of the national elections in 2029
DA Urges National Action to Salvage Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni Amid Financial Collapse
Political pressure mounts as service delivery falters in key Gauteng municipalities
DA Takes a Stand Against NHI Act in Landmark Constitutional Court Challenge
Political tensions rise as the Democratic Alliance contests the National Health Insurance legislation, advocating for public participation and provincial rights.
Stormers Crush Lions 34-12 in URC Cape Derby
Manie Libbok's masterclass guides the Stormers to a comfortable home win at DHL Newlands.
MK Party Gains Ground in Western Cape By-Elections
Jacob Zuma's party secures its first representation in Western Cape municipal councils in three hotly contested by-elections.
SARB Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points
The South African Reserve Bank's MPC votes 4-2 to reduce the repo rate to 8.0%, giving relief to millions of bond and credit holders.