MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: NMB’s ruling coalition faces turmoil amid no-confidence motions against mayor and deputy

July 16, 2026 · Daily Maverick

The broken pipeline — why SA’s compliance-driven education system is failing
When a nation’s schools prioritise content delivery over real skill development, they produce professionals who can pass
Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Italy over extradition row in killing of former PM Moro
July 16 (Reuters) - Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Italy on Thursday over Rome’s long-running demand to ext
CRIME PLEDGE: Mayor Hill-Lewis’ push for Cape Town detective branch sparks policing jurisdiction row
A proposal to create South Africa’s first metro police detective branch has opened a new battle over the country’s fract
After African migrants leave, who will run South Africa’s township economy?
South Africa has spent years arguing about African migrants. It has spent far less time thinking about what would happen
ICE agent in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, relatives say
Relatives said David Brouillette should have never been issued a badge and firearm