Friday, 11 September 2026

SAFA’s incumbent president Danny Jordaan will face Amazulu owner Sandile Zungu at Saturday’s elective conference, with Zungu arguing that football development requires stronger regions, schools and women’s soccer.

Parliament’s ad hoc national-security committee requested its sixth extension, saying more than 100 pages of its draft report remain and interested parties must still comment.

Four years after the Jagersfontein tailings-dam collapse killed three people and destroyed more than 100 homes, residents say compensation, repairs and accountability remain outstanding.

Political analyst Dale McKinley said recent profanity-laden confrontations involving ANC politicians reflect pressure and public frustration, urging leaders to engage angry communities respectfully and avoid personalising disputes.

The FF Plus will launch its local-government manifesto in Pretoria, promising community-led decisions, merit-based municipal appointments and more artisans focused directly on maintaining infrastructure.