Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Tatiana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, will swim for the Netherlands, citing financial and practical challenges and the best chance to chase a medal at the 2028 Olympics.

Minister Gayton McKenzie says federations are run independently and the department cannot take on their costs, including international competition. He says Swimming SA's problems are being handled through a reform process.

Government has set aside R300 million to cushion unseated councillors this year, reallocated from the municipal infrastructure budget. SALGA says this is the last year the gratuity will be extended to councillors.

Political analyst Dirk Kotza expects a showdown at the ANC NEC tomorrow, with left-leaning members resisting any DA deal while President Ramaphosa is privately seen as possibly favouring one.