The candidate lists for the 2026 Local Government Elections have officially been published on the IEC’s website, with a record 136,790 candidates qualifying to contest council seats across the country. But for voters, finding out who is actually running in your ward can be a bit of a mission, with huge PDF files to scroll through and search. Luckily, some clever South Africans have made it much easier to find your ward
The National Health Department has raised concerns over a recent increase in mpox cases, the majority of which have been recorded in the Western Cape. The department’s Foster Mohale noted that as of Thursday, 17 September, 18 confirmed cases have been recorded, with one probable case of mpox. “One of the most recent cases involved an individual who travelled to Spain earlier this month and returned to South Africa on 14 September. This person underwent
UPDATE: Teen suspect remains in custody, amid probe into girl’s death in Joostenbergvlakte
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A 14-year-old suspect, who was recently re-arrested in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl in Kraaifontein, will remain in police custody until his next court appearance. The teenager made his first official appearance at the Blue Downs Magistrates Court on Friday, 18 September, after police confirmed that he was re-arrested on Thursday. He’s facing a charge in connection with the death of Octovia Swarts, whose body was found in
A call for action against gender-based violence (GBV) will be heard at Princess Vlei in Grassy Park on Heritage Day, with One Billion Rising South Africa set to host a solidarity walk calling on communities to stand together against violence against women and children. The event will take place on Thursday, 24 September 2026, from 9am to 11am. Organiser and coordinator Lucinda Evans says the walk is aimed at bringing people together
Two decades. Two very different sounds. And an incredible collection of songs that still know exactly how to get you singing along. This weekend, Smile FM is turning the clock back to the 80s and 90s — from unforgettable power ballads and larger-than-life pop stars to boybands, R&B favourites, rock anthems and the grunge that defined a generation. Whether you lived through it the first time or simply love the music, there’s something
