Local Government

The Democratic Alliance has urged the precautionary suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, who faces fraud and corruption charges and is scheduled to return from special leave on Monday.

9 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Democratic Alliance federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis addressed service delivery issues in KwaZulu-Natal during the party's provincial congress in Durban on Saturday. He urged municipalities to demonstrate effective governance and highlighted the uMngeni Municipality as a model. Hill-Lewis identified the eThekwini metro as the party's next priority for improvement.

Two opposition parties in Nelson Mandela Bay have submitted no-confidence motions against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe, citing failures in electricity and water infrastructure management. The motions highlight repeated pylon collapses and controversial transformer leasing amid ongoing service disruptions. The mayor dismissed the challenge as expected from critics.

9 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Japan's House of Representatives Budget Committee held public hearings on the fiscal 2026 budget in Kagoshima and Morioka on Sunday, marking the first time such regional sessions occurred on a weekend day. This move underscores the ruling bloc's efforts to pass the budget within the current fiscal year.

The Democratic Alliance secured a dominant victory in a Johannesburg ward, the Inkatha Freedom Party gained a seat from the National Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal, and the African National Congress retained its position in Limpopo during recent by-elections.

25 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui has unveiled plans to introduce dual bus fares distinguishing between residents and non-residents to ease overcrowding from tourism. The current flat fare of ¥230 would rise to between ¥350 and ¥400 for non-residents, while dropping to ¥200 for locals, with implementation targeted for fiscal 2027.