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THOHOYANDOU - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has announced the party’s Mayoral candidates for key municipalities, including Metros at the 13th anniversary EFF Manifesto Launch. Malema called out the following members to represent the party in strategic cities as Mayoral candidates: - Buffalo City Mayor, Mkhululi Dlevu… - Nelson Mandela Metro mayor, Sinawo Thambo. - King Sabata Dalindyebo, Ncedo Kolanisi. - Mangaung Metro, Sam Matiase. - Ekurhuleni Metro, Fighter Nthabiseng Tshivenga. - Tshwane Metro, Treasurer General, Omphile Maotwe. - Jhb Metro, Ftr, Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng. - eThekwini Metro, Cmsr Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi. - uMsunduzi, Fighter Stanley… - Polokwane, Lawrence Mapoulo. - City of Mbombela, Deputy President Godrich Gardee… - Rustenburg, Israel Monaise - Sol Plaatjie, Lerato Tito - Cape Town Metro, National Chairperson Nontando Nolutshungo…

VERULAM  -  A Jogger was attacked by a Pitbull while exercising in Brindhaven, Verulam on Thursday, 23 July. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for medical assistance. On arrival, Reaction Officers established that a 38-year-old man had sustained injuries after being attacked by a Pitbull. The man and his wife were on their usual afternoon run along Glenhaven Drive when the gate to a residence was allegedly left open. As the couple passed the property, two (2) dogs, a Rottweiler and a Pitbull, ran out of the yard. The Pitbull charged at the Jogger and inflicted bite wounds to his right leg before the dogs were restrained. He informed Officers that a vehicle was parked outside the property and the gate had been left open. He added that he and his wife use the same route every alternate day and were unaware that dogs were kept at the residence. The male was treated on scene by Paramedics before being expedited to hospital by ambulance.

DURBAN - The Durban Metropolitan Police Service officers have charged an illegal trader found selling cow head meat without the required legal authorisation during a by-law enforcement operation in Durban CBD. The enforcement action forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws, protect public health, and safeguard consumers from food sold outside approved standards. The Durban Metropolitan Police Service remains committed to maintaining a safe, clean and law-abiding trading environment across the City.

JOHANNESBURG - The Postbank has issued an appeal to social grant beneficiaries who have not yet replaced their SASSA Gold Cards with Postbank Black Cards, warning that the deadline for the migration is fast approaching. Beneficiaries have until 31 August 2026 to complete the switch, with the Postbank cautioning that SASSA Gold Cards are being phased out and will no longer function once the migration process is concluded. The Postbank said beneficiaries who fail to replace their cards by the deadline could face disruptions in accessing their social grant payments. The bank is urging beneficiaries not to wait until August or their usual grant payment dates to make the switch, warning that delays could result in longer queues at card replacement sites as the deadline approaches. “We are already noticing a steady increase in queues at several of our card replacement sites and based on current trends, we anticipate that queues will become considerably longer in August, which is ...

DURBAN - A foreign national Truck Driver was fatally injured in a collision on the N2 off-ramp leading to Mount Edgecombe on Friday, 24 July. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched after receiving a call reporting that a truck had collided with the concrete barrier. On arrival, Reaction Officers found members of the public attempting to free the Driver, who had been ejected from the truck upon impact and became trapped beneath the vehicle. The truck was leaking diesel. Witnesses informed Officers that they had been travelling behind the truck when it began swerving across the roadway before colliding with the concrete barrier. A search of the truck located a driver’s permit confirming that the Driver was a Malawian national. The male sustained visible facial injuries and was unresponsive. He was declared deceased by Paramedics from a private ambulance service. 

MIDRAND - President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Monday, 27 July 2026, address the Official Opening of the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), at its headquarters in Midrand, Gauteng. The session, convened by the Pan-African Parliament from 27 to 31 July 2026, will be held under the African Union's 2026 Theme: "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063." This follows the successful election of the new PAP Bureau on 30 April 2026, marking the commencement of a new parliamentary term, and reaffirming the institution's role in promoting democratic governance, continental integration and the implementation of Agenda 2063. As the host country of the Pan-African Parliament, South Africa remains firmly committed to supporting the institution and strengthening cooperation among African Union Member States and continental institutions in advancing Africa...

CAPE TOWN - Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has approved departmental financial assistance of R3 million to enable both the South African Men’s and Women’s National Hockey Teams to participate fully funded at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The intervention follows reports that the South African Hockey Association (SA Hockey) was facing a funding shortfall of approximately R3 million ahead of the tournament, and that members of both national squads risked having to personally cover a significant share of their own World Cup costs.  In recent days, national team players have spoken publicly about the financial strain of representing the country, describing out-of-pocket costs running into tens of thousands of rand per player once flights, accommodation, visas and tournament fees are accounted for.  “Our hockey players have already done South Africa proud, arriving in Europe as reigning African champions in both the men’s and women’s competitions...

PRETORIA - The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 7%. This was announced by Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday. The prime lending rate will also stay steady at 10.50%. “Four members preferred a hold, while two favoured an increase of 25 basis points. “The committee agreed that the outlook is uncertain, and with the rate increase at our previous meeting, the policy stance is appropriate for now, with rates somewhat restrictive,” Kganyago said. Turning to growth, the Governor said that while first quarter growth stood “stronger than expected”, the MPC expects sluggish growth through the second and third quarter. “Consumer confidence has fallen sharply, and business confidence has also weakened. Sectoral data show generally lower activity, since the start of the war. Prices for our export commodities have also fallen, although terms of trade are better, given lower prices for imports. “We started th...

WESTERN CAPE - President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the Western Cape High Court’s granting today of the President’s urgent application to temporarily interdict and pause Section 89 impeachment proceedings by Parliament. The President asked the court that impeachment proceedings be paused until the court finalises a separate application by the President for a review of an independent panel’s report on an incident at the President’s Phala Phala game farm. According to the Office, President Ramaphosa respects the ruling handed down today, Friday, 24 July 2026.  The President reaffirms his respect of judicial independence and separation of powers enshrined in our Constitution. The President will continue to cooperate with and abide by processes of accountability.  

CENTURION - Build One South Africa (BOSA) has terminated the membership of Ayanda Allie. Ayanda was a sole representative in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Her dismissal follows the conclusion of an internal disciplinary process that began in July 2025. According to MDM News, the party’s board made the decision final after Allie declined to appeal, and BOSA publicly thanked her for her service while leaving the specific allegations undisclosed; the move leaves the party with no seats in the Gauteng Legislature. IS A NEW POLITICAL HOME OPENING ITS DOORS? Prior to the termination, Ayanda had a sit down with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba over a cup of tea. According to Mashaba, they shared great conversations, bold ideas, and one's commitment to building a country that works for everyone.