By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Our City News
Candidates from the Democratic Alliance, ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters set out their priorities for Ward 102 in Randburg, South Africa. They highlight municipal service failures, crime and the decline of the city centre, according to Our City News.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges that the economic recovery has not yet translated into tangible improvements for millions of people. He cites unemployment, poverty and poor public services, according to MaroelaMedia.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Maroela Media ·
Somalia’s intelligence agency, the NISA, arrested Xasan Nuur Muuse in Mogadishu, identifying him as an Al-Shabaab member suspected of preparing an attack in the KPP neighbourhood. According to an NISA statement reported by Caasimada Online, the suspect was carrying a grenade and was arrested after trying to flee.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Caasimada Online ·
South African Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says preparations for the 4 November 2026 municipal elections are proceeding as planned, including ballot printing and arrangements for special voting. The Independent Electoral Commission remains responsible for administering the poll, according to SABC News, while the government says the country is ready to vote.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sunday Express ·
South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest is estimated at 17.69 million tonnes, a national record and a 6.25% rise on the previous year. The South African Crop Estimates Committee forecasts 9.78 million tonnes of white maize and 7.91 million tonnes of yellow maize, according to SABC News.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: SABC News ·
Ramaphosa promises work to tackle eThekwini water shortagesANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says work on pipelines and infrastructure is under way to address water shortages in the eThekwini metropolitan municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. More than 44% of households experience outages lasting two days or more, while water tankers provide temporary supplies, SABC News reports.
Russia-Mozambique trade nearly doublesRussia and Mozambique will strengthen strategic cooperation, while their trade nearly doubled between January and August. Vladimir Putin announced the increase during a meeting in Moscow with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, according to Russian diplomatic statements.The week in Africa
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