Thursday, 3 September 2026

Sharpeville massacre survivors and families filed a class action against the state, seeking compensation and accountability 66 years after apartheid police killed more than 60 people and wounded over 200.

Political analyst Kanita Hunter warned that a 43% rise in municipal-election candidates could create hyper-fragmented councils, with small parties gaining disproportionate leverage in coalition governments.

Energy analyst Nick Hadley said coal will remain South Africa’s electricity backbone for at least a decade, but cheaper wind, solar and batteries are being held back by grid constraints.

Giwusa said Atco-Ingram’s proposed retrenchments and closure of its General Plant Division could affect about 250 workers, and announced plans for mass action against the move.

A Sign Your Clan campaign created South African Sign Language versions of clan praises for seven surnames, helping deaf and hearing family members connect with cultural heritage.