The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says the first day of special voting concluded smoothly across the country, despite initial delays at some Cape Town voting stations. Approved voters who have not yet cast their ballots have one final opportunity on Tuesday, 3 November, ahead of Election Day.

KwaZulu-Natal TikToker Nkululeko “Max” Makhanya, 38, has been granted R7,000 bail after appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on charges of crimen injuria and inciting violence over a TikTok video allegedly targeting provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

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A 41-year-old HIV-positive man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his 13-year-old daughter in Paternoster, with the court also convicting him of attempted murder after he admitted to knowingly exposing the child to the risk of HIV infection.

Former Bosasa chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi has been hit with a confiscation order worth more than R1.66 billion following a court ruling linked to corruption and money laundering. The NPA says the order is aimed at stripping him of the financial benefits of crime.

With South Africans heading to the polls on 4 November, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all 29.2 million registered voters to cast their ballots, while warning communities to take precautions against potential extreme heat linked to El Niño.

South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November, to elect their local representatives. But depending on where they live, voters will receive either two or three ballot papers. Here is what to expect at the voting station, how to mark your ballot and what the major parties did in their final campaign push.

Gauteng has inspected more than 7,300 liquor outlets, closed 20 and flagged hundreds for non-compliance as the province intensifies efforts to curb gender-based violence. But with forensic backlogs and outstanding investigations still posing challenges, the race to deliver justice continues.

The Government Communication and Information System has welcomed the appointment of Milingoni Fhulufhelo Lloyd Nedohe as its new Director-General, with his tenure officially beginning on 1 November 2026 amid growing challenges around misinformation and public trust.

From a classroom in Mbembesi Village to a successful businesswoman and philanthropist, Zodwa Mkandla has come full circle, donating a science laboratory to her former school in a move set to expand opportunities for learners and uplift vulnerable families.

With the 2026 Local Government Elections days away, SALGA is calling on registered voters to turn out in numbers and elect capable, ethical leaders, while Home Affairs extends office hours to help citizens secure identity documents needed to vote.

A locally developed feminine hygiene product range, DORAH, has received R1 million in government funding to support its development and commercialisation, with officials highlighting the importance of partnerships in helping innovative businesses access markets.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is searching for eight luxury vehicles, including four Ferraris, three Porsches and a Bentley, allegedly linked to Tembisa Hospital investigation suspect Hangwani Morgan Maumela. The latest operation in Midrand failed to locate a Bentley believed to have been concealed at an associate’s property.

Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and former SAPS Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan have been granted R10 000 bail each after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on charges including assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and defeating the administration of justice.

A 35-year-old security guard previously stationed at Sebokeng Magistrates’ Court has appeared in court on a rape charge after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl on the court premises. The State intends to oppose his bail application.