Election tracker shows ANC support falling, Leon rejects accusations of improper influence, and Mojtaba absent from father’s funeral

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Election tracker shows failing ANC support A tracking study of by-elections by analyst Gareth Van Onselen shows declining voter support for the ANC, with varying

Landmark “apartheid spatial planning” judgment, SA’s last manganese smelter under pressure, and Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral

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ConCourt gives WC three months to set out “affordable housing” plans in Cape Town CBD The Constitutional Court has given the Western Cape government three

“30 June” crisis averted, but protests to continue, US Supreme Court confirms birthright citizenship, and far-right threat in Germany

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Violent disruption averted, anti-migrant activists vow to sustain pressure Police and march marshals are largely credited with maintaining order during the “30 June” demonstrations yesterday

Tense SA monitors “30 June” demonstrations, fuel price to fall, and Trump checked on Fed governor firing

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“30 June” demonstration venues under close watch Security services are closely monitoring venues across the country – particularly the city centres of Durban, Johannesburg and

Schreiber’s warning on immigration protests, Iran and US resume talks and Europe’s heat linked to 1,300 excess deaths

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“Hard work” of reform, not grandstanding, only solution to immigration – Schreiber Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has warned that “[a]nyone who suggests that there’s

Millions for fixing Gauteng’s ailing municipalities, KZN cops in talks on protest, and Vance draws Nixon and Trump parallel

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KZN police seek to resolve impasse between defiant March and March and eThekwini authorities While the March and March movement has said its 30 June

Ekurhuleni passes budget, Trump dismisses vote against Iran war, and private sector accused of favouring “white law firms”

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Ekurhuleni budget passes – finally Ekurhuleni has passed a budget for 2026/27 of R74.3 billion, after three previous attempts failed. Of the total, R70.95 billion

Didiza’s impeachment stance criticised, US urged to rethink Pepfar funding cut, and SAPS prepares for “30 June” risks

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Didiza criticised for impeachment stance National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has drawn flak for deciding that her office will not oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent

Claims Hill-Lewis betrayed Steenhuisen, Starmer in the spotlight, and progress in Iran-US talks

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Did Geordin backstab John? Party insiders have claimed that recently elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis reneged on a promise to former party boss John Steenhuisen

Construction sector growth, Aucamp pledges practicality, Malema backs Duduzile

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Building activity improves as plans and completions rise South Africa’s construction sector showed signs of recovery after Statistics SA reported an increase in building plans