The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has reported incidents of alleged intimidation, disruption of voting processes and interference with election materials in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape during Monday’s special voting period, with arrests made in connection with some of the incidents. In Mpumalanga, an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) candidate in Ward 30 allegedly stormed the Phake Rankaile voting station and damaged electoral materials. The candidate has since been arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS). In…

Bronkhorstspruit residents have been warned that their water remains unsafe for consumption as the City of Tshwane continues efforts to rehabilitate the local water treatment plant following a gastrointestinal illness outbreak that affected more than 800 people. Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya made the announcement during a media briefing at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works on Tuesday, where she outlined progress in restoring the facility. According to Moya, Rand Water’s initial assessment identified extensive sludge accumulation in the clear-water tanks,…

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) in KwaZulu-Natal has called for an urgent and impartial investigation into the killing of its regional organiser, Lastborn Shazi, who was reportedly shot dead at his home in the province. Shazi was allegedly shot at his residence in the Umzumbe sub-region, within the Ugu District, on Monday. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the party described his death as a devastating loss to the organisation, his family and the communities he served. The MKP…