Today’s morning fix starts off with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) reporting steady growth in online voter self-registration, alongside continued uptake of its outreach initiatives, reflecting rising confidence in both digital and in-person channels.
Chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo said yesterday that the IEC’s nationwide online voter registration campaign “is starting to bear fruit,” with 260 205 new registrations between November 2025 and February 2026.
CONTINUE READING: Are we ready for the upcoming local government polls?
Government says no immediate fuel shortage risk, but motorists should brace for price hikes
The United States and Israel’s war on Iran has sparked global panic, as the conflict will affect fuel prices and supply.
The war has affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
CONTINUE READING: Government says no immediate fuel shortage risk, but motorists should brace for price hikes
Gauteng budget reaction: Opposition says economy in ‘ICU’ and FMD crisis ignored
Despite Gauteng’s increased projected expenditure for the coming years, some members of the provincial legislature (MPL) say it is not enough.
MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile presented his 2026-27 Medium Term Expenditure Framework on Tuesday.
CONTINUE READING: Gauteng budget reaction: Opposition says economy in ‘ICU’ and FMD crisis ignored
Troops storm in – and bliksem
Politicians, whether they admit it or not, love the idea of having soldiers at their disposal. Few of them who order deployments of troops into non-combat zones in their own country have any experience wearing a uniform.
Example: Donald J Trump. The US president avoided the Vietnam war draft on a number of occasions, yet he still believes he is a latter-day Rambo.
CONTINUE READING: Troops storm in – and bliksem
100 up for Marco van Staden: ‘I’ve learned a lot along the way’
The final United Rugby Championship local derby of the season between the Bulls and Stormers on Saturday brings a special milestone for a player who went from rugby obscurity to becoming one of the pillars of a proud union and a regular for the national team.
Loose forward Marco van Staden will line up for the 100th time for the Bulls at Loftus (kick-off 2pm).
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