Hassan Mako was elected mayor of the Emfuleni Local Municipality during a council sitting in Vanderbijlpark on Wednesday. His appointment follows the removal of former mayor Sipho Radebe due to service-delivery failures, a move the Democratic Alliance (DA) has criticized, citing Mako’s previous role as the municipality’s MMC for Finance. Criticism of the Mayoral Appointment … Read more
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman is currently locked in a competitive battle for the second spot in the upcoming mayoral runoff election, trailing former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. While incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has secured her position in the November contest with nearly 35% of the vote, the ongoing tally of outstanding ballots … Read more
For decades, the archetype of a high-level leader—whether a CEO, a Prime Minister, or a Mayor—was defined by an almost superhuman level of availability. The “ideal” leader was someone who never stepped away, never faltered and certainly never prioritized personal life over public duty. However, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the halls of power, … Read more
Greater Tzaneen local municipality mayor Gerson Molapisane is facing increasing pressure to step down, as the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in the Norman Mashabane region has formally joined calls for his resignation. This development comes just two weeks after both the Limpopo provincial ANC leadership and the regional party structure initiated similar demands. The conflict … Read more
The Rise of the ‘Influencer Candidate’: From Reality TV to City Hall The boundary between entertainment and governance is blurring. While we’ve seen celebrities transition into politics before, the emergence of the “reality TV candidate” represents a fundamental shift in how political viability is measured. We see no longer just about legislative experience or party … Read more
The City Government of Manila has deployed high-tech drone technology to assist Navotas City in assessing the damage caused by a fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill. This inter-city collaboration aims to improve coordination and emergency response operations during the ongoing crisis. Thermal Imaging for Fire Suppression The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management … Read more
Chris Pappas, the current mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming municipal elections, citing opportunities outside of politics. Though, sources within the Democratic Alliance (DA) suggest internal friction may be a contributing factor to his decision. Allegations of Internal Tensions According to sources familiar with DA dynamics in … Read more
Charleston’s Park Place Cinema: A Sign of Revitalized Downtown Entertainment? After nearly two years of darkness, the marquee at Park Place Cinema in Charleston, West Virginia, will once again shine bright. The theater, a community staple for over four decades, is slated to reopen on April 1st, following approval of a lease agreement between the … Read more
The Lesedi local municipality spent nearly R1.9 million – a total of R1,867,532 – on improvements to properties earmarked as a mayoral residence in Heidelberg. The expenditure occurred on Erf 1812 and Erf 1813 in Bergsig Extension 9, but the building of the mayoral house was later discontinued by a council resolution. Building of Mayoral … Read more
The Silent Struggle: Understanding and Addressing Perthes Disease Imagine a vibrant, active child suddenly limited by pain, unable to run, jump, or play without discomfort. This is the reality for children like Diego Alonso Pericacho, a five-year-old from Spain diagnosed with Perthes disease. Affecting roughly 1.5 out of every 10,000 children, primarily between the ages … Read more