The People’s Movement for Change is seeking influence in municipal coalitions while setting out its position on unequal services, housing and political accountability following a disputed mayoral debate…
22 Oct 2026 · 20:26
Nolu Mbatha
Nolu is a current affairs writer focused on governance, public policy, and social developments across South Africa and the continent. Her work examines how political decisions, institutional accountability, and community concerns shape everyday life. She delivers clear, evidence-driven reporting that makes complex issues accessible and keeps the public interest at the centre of the story.
Stories by Nolu
17 storiesTshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya wants a full term to continue rebuilding the capital, but her case for continuity faces scrutiny over unsafe water, deteriorating living conditions and residents’…
22 Oct 2026 · 17:06
More than 156,000 people registered on the South African Police Service recruitment portal within its first day of opening for just 5,500 trainee positions, placing the country’s demand…
22 Oct 2026 · 12:13
Attacks on Saudi Arabia could carry economic consequences far beyond the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund has warned, as damage to infrastructure and disruption to transport threaten…
21 Oct 2026 · 21:07
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of exploiting unrest in France for political gain, rejecting claims that migrants and Islamist groups were…
21 Oct 2026 · 21:05
ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe says the ANC Women’s League has not approached him directly about its demand for an apology over his response to allegations of sex-for-jobs…
21 Oct 2026 · 16:06
An Eswatini Home Affairs official has been dismissed following disciplinary findings over the processing of a birth certificate and identity card under a name linked to South African…
21 Oct 2026 · 15:40


