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Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)

Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs, backtracks on property tax increases

The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read
Dirco has denied that the instruction to close the de facto embassy came from China. (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images)

DA and IFP to challenge ultimatum over Taiwan office closure in cabinet

Taiwan on Tuesday rejected South Africa’s demand that it close its office in Pretoria as ‘unreasonable’

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Lulama Zenzile/Die Burger/Gallo)

Ramaphosa may make space in cabinet for smaller parties

The Democratic Alliance has yet to say whether it will accept the president’s offer of six cabinet portfolios.

  • Emsie Ferreira
4 min read
eThekwini metro mayor Cyril Xaba announced at the city’s 2024-25 summer season campaign on Wednesday that work on repairing wastewater treatment plants was nearing completion.

Cyril Xaba tipped for eThekwini mayor, but ANC in the city opposes appointment

It is not clear whether the ANC will vote with its government of national unity partners

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read