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Northern Cape SOPA 2026: Fix what is broken first
26th February 2026 In his 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA), Premier Zamani Saul prioritised headline-grabbing “mega projects” over the urgent task of fixing... →
Premier’s speech more State of Denial than State of the Province
26th February 2026 Premier Oscar Mabuyane titled his State of the Province Address “Siyakha, Siyakhathala, Siyaphambili, Sisonke” – We Build, We Care, We Advance,... →
Minister Dean Machpherson directs preventative suspension and disciplinary action for DPWI director
26th February 2026 The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has directed the Director General to implement precautionary suspension and... →
Joburg political sands shifting as DA welcomes over members from other parties
26th February 2026 Action SA Soweto-based Councillor Mandla Nyaqela and the chairs of five ASA branches in Soweto have announced they are joining the DA. The... →
R71.9-billion debt burden: GOOD warns of structural risks to Johannesburg's financial stability
26th February 2026 Speaker, today we are considering the City’s MFMA Section 71 In-Year Financial Report for the periods ending: 30 September 2025, 31 October 2025,... →
Water Department must follow Treasury: municipalities must fix infrastructure or lose funding
26th February 2026 The Finance Minister yesterday drew a line in the sand to failing metros like Johannesburg - do your work, fix your infrastructure or lose your... →
Budget 2026: Tax burden remains high and tax base too small – AfriForum
26th February 2026 AfriForum warns that the country’s taxpayers are still under immense pressure despite several sober budget decisions announced by Enoch Godongwana,... →
Over 10 000 residents sign DA petition to halt Gauteng school budget cuts
26th February 2026 Over 10 000 residents have signed the Democratic Alliance (DA) petition opposing Gauteng Department of Education's unjustified and cruel budget... →
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst 
By: Martin Creamer 26th February 2026 South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader... →
Decisive DA Joburg by-election victory
26th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has surged to victory in today’s Johannesburg, Ward 102 by-election. This decisive victory only serves to confirm what... →
