Local government
Upgrades to Polokwane taxi rank delayed for months
Polokwane municipality says R36-million project will be completed by March 2026
Brief | 28 January 2026
Cape Town backtracks on closing pools during week
The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April
News | 26 January 2026
How informal businesses are reduced to rubble
The rules make it almost impossible to run an informal business legally
Analysis | 23 January 2026
Workers protest for beefed up security at depot
Union says a spate of break-ins and theft at Cuyler depot in Kariega have cost of over R5-million
Brief | 22 January 2026
Elderly Komani residents protest over electricity
Mayor says their electricity meters will be blocked until they settle their debt
News | 22 January 2026
The generator broke, leaving this village without water — 17 years ago
Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river
News | 19 January 2026
Elections 2026: ANC is bleeding seats in this failing Northern Cape municipality
Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess
Feature | 15 January 2026
Nowhere to swim in Komani this Christmas
Municipal swimming pools have fallen into disrepair
Brief | 22 December 2025
Municipality silent on why it can’t provide electricity
“We no longer care about bricks because we know they will take forever,” says Komani woman who has lived in shacks for 24 years
Brief | 18 December 2025