On February 12, 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa stood before a joint sitting of Parliament at the Cape Town City Hall to deliver a State of the Nation Address (SONA) that many analysts are calling a "pivotal moment" for the Government of National Unity (GNU). Under the central theme of "Turning the Corner,"  the President attempted to bridge the gap between a stabilizing macro-economy and the gritty, often violent reality of daily life for millions of South Africans. While th

Residents of Kokosi and Fochville are preparing for a peaceful march to Rand Water as water shortages continue to affect large parts of the community. The demonstration, scheduled for Friday, 14 November 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts by local residents to highlight the severity of the water crisis in the area. The event has been organised by the Greater Fochville Water Crisis Committee, which has confirmed full compliance with all legal requirements for the public actio

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has released its latest daily progress report, highlighting steady progress across core service departments while grappling with an unprecedented water-infrastructure crisis that has left several reservoirs at critical levels. Image: JB Marks 🛣️ Roads and Infrastructure: Progress Despite Weather Setbacks The Road Patching Unit , led by supervisors Masilo Bennett Isaka  and Gift Lebele , achieved strong results on Motshwaro Lekoma Street  desp

The Executive Mayor of Merafong City Local Municipality, together with representatives from the Gauteng Provincial Government, has...

A community meeting was held at Imfundo Secondary School on 18 September to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Merafong City. The...

Matlosana residents have witnessed a whirlwind of developments over the past week. From innovative community outreach to pressing...