Monday, 24 August 2026

ANC still had not named mayoral candidates with just over two months to the 4 November local government elections, despite claiming a “vigorous” selection process and vetting across provinces.

Oscar van Heerden said the delay leaves the ANC at a disadvantage against visible opponents like Helen Zille, who has had months to campaign and shape the narrative on social media.

A Veriford investigation warned that sharing supermarket loyalty cards can link innocent shoppers to fraud and money laundering, because syndicates use cards, runners and cash-out schemes to clean stolen money.

Brigadier Brian Muller and Atlantis activist Peter Stoffberg argued gangs have created a “parallel state” in some communities, where fear, silence and broken family structures help criminal networks survive.