The African National Congress (ANC) in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region has expelled five councillors in the Maquassi Hills local municipality The group, which includes Mayor Mzwandile Feliti, was found guilty of defying the party’s mandate and conniving with opposition parties to execute their responsibilities at the municipality The ANC Deputy Regional Chairperson in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Municipality, Zanele Mphafudi, confirmed that the councillors face six charges  preferred against them “All of the charges relate mainly to issues of defiance and conniving with the opposition. They were subjected in the process, they were represented and a disciplinary hearing was concluded, which found them guilty. Now, we as the ANC have decided that they will be expelled for a period of two years.”  Following the conclusion of the ANC's internal disciplinary processes, five ANC councillors serving in the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality were found g...

The South African Local Government Association - SALGA in North West has reacted to the treatment of Maquassi Hills Municipal Council at the North West Provincial Legislature's SCOPA meeting in mid-June The association has expressed it's concerns over how the council was thrown out the meeting for failing to account on the finances of the municipality and also failing to deliver a required financial report The African National Congress (ANC) member, Sarah Nkatlo who says she is still the Speaker of the Council, confirmed that they went to the North West Provicial Legislature's SCOPA meeting unprepared SALGA Provincial Chairperson, Khumalo Molefe said, they are against the council being discredited the way they were in the public "What we're against is being discredited in the public, that is the part we do not agree with, but we say in essence, people should be held accountable, we will deal with this issue of public embarrassment incid...

In late May 2026, the Thuntsha Lerole Phase 6 Accelerated Service Delivery Programme was held in Leeudoringstad, to engage on service delivery matters and community development initiatives. The first presentation under the Social Cluster programme was delivered by the District Single Whip, Jeffrey Lesie, who provided feedback on the side visits conducted during the programme. The visits included various stakeholders such as the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), the Department of Social Development, and the Office of the Single Whip. As part of the outreach initiatives, shoes were donated to learners at Bophepa Primary School, while school bags were handed over to learners at Thusang Primary School. Lesie acknowledged that although the donations brought relief to many learners, additional vulnerable children in need were identified during the visits. He further indicated that efforts would be explored to en...

   The Police in North West have confirmed readiness to ensure the safety and security of citizens following protests against illegal immigration, leading to shops being looted in Promosa and Ikageng this past week. The unrest comes ahead of a nationwide day of action planned for June 30. Local foreign nationals who run businesses to make a living have spoken to the Herald about their fears. They worry that the upcoming national shutdown and planned marches could put their shops at risk of further looting and violence. Mary Chunorasa, a hairdresser from Zimbabwe who holds a degree, explained that she is only in South Africa to survive. “I braid hair so I can send money to my kids for school. There are no jobs in Zimbabwe,” she said. Another businesswoman from Pakistan, who has lived in South Africa for 20 years, described the situation as heartbreaking. She argued that dealing with the issue so aggressively is completely wrong. “You must sit and talk. Viole...

The JB Marks Municipality is one of 62 local municipalities nationwide who are in financial distress according to the consolidated Auditor General Report for the 2024/2025 financial year that was release on June 24. According to the Auditor General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke, the JB Marks Local Municipality had been in a concerning financial position for the past two financial years ( 2023/24 and 2024/25 ). On aggregate, unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure had amounted to over R 1.2 billion over the course of two years. The AG report also focused 27 instances related to the supply and delivery of mini substations; investigation of unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure as well as security services that were not provided due to inadequate storage controls. Another concerning finding was that the Municipal Manager and Chief Financial Officer appointed Management Consultants with the payment of R 34 million to perf...

The arrest of two men in Bapong for alleged stock theft has once again highlighted growing concerns over livestock-related crimes in the area. The accused were reportedly found in possession of stolen meat and have since appeared in court. The matter was postponed to 07July for Bail application. Speaking in response to the case, Mabeskraal Community Policing Forum Chairperson Frank Mudau said the continued rise in stock theft incidents remains a serious concern for communities and livestock owners. He stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between residents, farmers, and law enforcement agencies to curb the crime. Mudau said community involvement and timely reporting of suspicious activities are critical in assisting police efforts to combat stock theft, which continues to negatively affect livelihoods and local economies. Learn to drive now. K53 Learners Classroom Wolmaransstad. Call/WhatsApp: 0723031918 Or visit: Rood Street nr 9 Wolmaransstad Wo...

Serving as a build up to the commemoration of International Day Against Drugs and Illicit Trafficking, Matlosana Local Drug Action Committee held a community dialogue with Alabama residents, to highlight the dangers of substance and drug abuse. The dialogue highlighted the common forms of drugs used within the community, and identified possible solutions to curb the increase of drug and substance abuse. It was identified that marijuana and hook pipe (bubbly bubbly) are the most common forms of drugs used within the area Stakeholders and community members pledged to intensify the fight against drug use and curb the increase of the usage of such substances. Learn to drive now. K53 Learners Classroom Wolmaransstad. Call/WhatsApp: 0723031918 Or visit: Rood Street nr 9 Wolmaransstad Wolmaransstad Link proud partner of: K53 Learners Classroom Wolmaransstad Updated: June 2026    #WolmaransstadLinkNews

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster is monitoring social media and considered using drones to monitor threats on 30 June 2026. Anti-immigrant group March and March planned to bring the country to a standstill in a national shutdown protest calling for the immediate and mass deportation of illegal immigrants living in South Africa. Protesting groups have positioned themselves as being against illegal immigration only, emphasising that the protests aren’t about xenophobia. They have blamed illegal immigrants for several social problems, including the high levels of crime and unemployment in South Africa. March and March also submitted a series of demands to the authorities, which included stricter border controls and the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. Speaking to the media on Monday, 22 June 2026, SAPS and the JCPS Cluster said plans included deploying more police in the week leading ...

Fidelity Services, South Africa’s largest private security provider, has prepared for potential social unrest surrounding the anti-immigration protest on 30 June 2026. The company said in a statement that it has activated contingency measures and is closely monitoring developments across the country.  These preparations come as South Africa experiences a sharp rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in recent months, which risks turning into widespread social unrest. A citizen-led movement, ‘March and March’, has been at the forefront of protests against illegal immigration, aggressively campaigning for stricter enforcement and mass deportations. Fidelity Services CEO Wahl Bartmann said the company’s National Joint Operations Centre (JOC) is liaising closely with all relevant authorities to ensure preparedness should any unrest occur. March and March issued a public ultimatum for all undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa to leave the country voluntarily by 30 Ju...

Embattled KZN Hawks boss Leseja Senona has rubbished claims he subjected Warrant Officer Karl Sander to a polygraph test for the theft of a coffee machine. A coffee machine, Sander claimed, belonged to him in the first place. Giving evidence before the Commission on Friday, Senona said he had no recollection of ordering a polygraph test linked to the theft of Sander's coffee machine. "That is not correct. It is insane. If you are a victim and I put you on a polygraph test, that is wrong. He misled the commission." "In that office, there were four thefts; his coffee machine was the last one," Senona said. He said it was, in fact, Hawks Commander Brigadier Campbell Nyuswa, who initiated and applied for the polygraph test for officers in that office after rampant theft. "The only thing I did was to sign a call-up instruction because there was no break-in, but things were disappearing. I believe that was done bona fide, not to punish any pers...

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) launched its 2026 election campaign under the slogan “Get Up, Show Up, Vote”, in efforts to strengthen democratic participation among young South Africans in particular. Getting young people involved has been a key aspect of the Commission’s broader voter education campaign. The national voter registration weekend was scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026 and the IEC has plan in place for the second weekend voter registration in August 1st and 2nd, 2026 after recording over 2 million registered voters The IEC urged all eligible South Africans, especially first-time voters, to make use of the voter registration weekends to register, confirm, or update their details. Addressing a media briefing, IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said despite efforts to encourage young people to participate, the youth remain one of the least registered age groups on the voters’ roll. “More than 70% of the youth in the age category of 18-19 are...

Amazon has officially kicked off its first Prime Day sale in South Africa, offering substantial discounts on a range of products, including tech and gadgets. MyBroadband looked for some of the best Prime Day tech deals available in South Africa as the sale went live. We found several great deals, including gaming accessories, smartphones, laptops, wearables, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds and headphones. The most notable deals were arguably the Apple MacBook Air with an M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for R14,999, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 with 256GB of storage for R13,999. The sales event will run until midnight on Monday, 29 June 2026. The e-commerce giant said Prime Day was specifically geared towards big-ticket items and winter essentials. “This year’s event delivers deep discounts on the big-ticket items members have been waiting to shop,” it said. “It includes savings on all the things you want and need for winter’s biggest moments — from school...