Ekurhuleni executive mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has reshuffled his mayoral cabinet, stacking it with his ANC comrades who took up five crucial positions, including finance, roads and transport and utility services. businessday.co.za/news/2026-02-1…

Political patronage and service delivery: a tale of two cities. businessday.co.za/opinion/2026-0…

Madlanga commission hears Shadrack Sibiya’s allegations against Jacob Zuma’s party. businessday.co.za/news/2026-02-1…

BBC TV reported on Thursday police had arrested King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. businessday.co.za/news/2026-02-1…

Anti-monarchy campaigners also report allegations the former prince was involved in trafficking of a woman for sex ebx.sh/AOsuUf

South Africa's president touts reforms and unity as GNU tensions simmer ebx.sh/2wMx1D

Top seven expected to discuss future on Monday after party demotes EFF members ebx.sh/qfGYkd

The Danish company and other shipping groups are adjusting Middle East operations ebx.sh/zsGWoy

Iran leadership shifts to a council until the supreme leader's successor is appointed ebx.sh/UiQFYS

Brent jumps to $80 a barrel in over-the-counter trade and analysts predict rise to $100 a barrel amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran ebx.sh/jnIWkN

Spar aims to improve its market position in the rapidly expanding liquor industry ebx.sh/aGSRLA

Employment & labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth proposes changes to labour bills ebx.sh/hbVXcn

ANC faces voter discontent ahead of crucial municipal elections ebx.sh/WgC27a

Helen Zille says 490,000 registered DA voters need to turn and vote for her party — on both ballots — in the upcoming local government elections. ebx.sh/Wjt35w

Will there be diversity appointments if Helen Zille wins Joburg? Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=vqyOS_…

Without naming names, ANC rebukes Motsepe campaign for potential 2027 bid businessday.co.za/news/2026-03-0…

ANC signals displeasure over reported Motsepe campaign as speculation around PM27 grows. ebx.sh/UtpiBx

Scopa steps up scrutiny as municipal dysfunction threatens infrastructure spend and economic recovery. ebx.sh/pYaDEe

Eskom’s high costs and inefficiencies leave ordinary South Africans footing the electricity bill. ebx.sh/OencpD

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