Government
Government topics trending in South Africa, reported and explained. Every fact linked to its source.
- Special votes closed for 4 November local elections: what approved voters do on 2 and 3 November
Special vote applications for the 2026 local elections closed 12 October. Approved voters vote 2-3 November, everyone else on 4 November 07:00-21:00. What to check now.
- Kouga municipality turnaround: how a distressed council got two clean audits in a row
Kouga went from depleted reserves and Eskom debt before 2016 to two consecutive clean audits and a best-in-Eastern-Cape award. What changed, according to AGSA and the council.
- SASSA grant amounts in October 2026
How much is the old-age grant in October 2026?