Politics
‘I arrived a Jola but leave a Hlabirwa,’ says Mbalula as ANC woos Bapedi Nation ahead of local polls
ANC seeks to rebuild traditional alliances as election nears
By Kgothatso Madisa
Gloves off in Johannesburg election debate
Tempers flare as parties clash over service delivery, housing and immigration
By Tara Roos
‘No-one can control us’: Malema clashes with Hill-Lewis during leadership debate
Malema defends EFF against corruption claims in heated exchange
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
IN PICS | Five party leaders square off at Arena Holdings debate
Political leaders from across the spectrum took part in the Arena Holdings' debate at Wits University, to discuss South Africa’s burning issues ahead of November’s 2026 local government elections
By TimesLIVE
‘We are on the ground, we are on a path of renewal,’ says Mokonyane
“We are rooted in the voting districts, we are ward based in our campaign and we are now closer to the people. As part of the renewal, we have come to realise that the ANC is the ANC of the people.”
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
‘No one can capture traditional leaders,’ says Hlabisa
Hlabisa asserts Zulu traditional leaders remain above party politics amid election contest
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
Public protector finds Mashazi’s conduct improper over Ekurhuleni appointment
The public protector has found that former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi’s conduct was improper in relation to the appointment of Ndumiso Aschendorf Gcwabe as deputy chief of the municipality’s metro police
By TimesLIVE
From Qonce to Time100: Siviwe Gwarube recognised as world rising star
Basic education minister’s rural roots fuel her drive to uplift disadvantaged pupils
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
WATCH | Arena Holdings hosts the CoJ leadership debate
Arena Holdings brings you the City of Joburg’s mayoral debate
By TimesLIVE
LIVE BLOG | Political leaders face off at Arena Holdings elections debate
Malema, Hill-Lewis, Mashaba among those at the debate
Senzo Mchunu ethics probe at ‘very advanced stage’, says public protector
No overlap with Madlanga commission as probe stays within mandate
By Shonisani Tshikalange
MK Party lays corruption charges against high court judge Samuel Makamu
Makamu faces accusations of soliciting R5,000 from an attorney in an eviction case
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
IEC calls DA litigation 'opportunistic and meritless'
Commission maintains candidate lists comply with all legal requirements
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
‘It’s not me’ burning buses, Sibanyoni tells inquiry about Putco arson
Evidence at Madlanga probe suggests link between pressure tactics and attack, but taxi boss insists his actions were legitimate business engagements
By Sinesipho Schrieber
Madlanga commission public hearings to resume after elections
Madlanga commission will sit in camera from October 5 to hear sensitive testimony
By Shonisani Tshikalange
