Democratic Alliance

South Africa 2026 local election timeline update

12 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Africa prepares for local elections amid funding concerns

Following the close of candidate nominations, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that 136,790 candidates met statutory requirements to contest seats. This total comprises 98,219 party-nominated ward

Portuguese social security reform and fiscal policy

18 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Portugal: Prime Minister claims 15% net wage growth over two years

The debate over Portugal’s pension sustainability has intensified following a government-commissioned report coordinated by economist Jorge Bravo. The study concludes the Social Security system is in deficit, a finding c

Investigation into Ekurhuleni serial killings

14 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ekurhuleni police investigate series of female murders

South African authorities continue to investigate the deaths of women in the Ekurhuleni metropolitan area. While investigators have noted possible links between some cases, they have not officially confirmed a serial kil

Mass shootings and security crackdown in South Africa

3 clusters · 256 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South African police arrest 121 suspects after deadly tavern shooting

In late September 2026, South Africa experienced two major mass shootings in separate townships. The first attack occurred at a bar in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, where gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols k

Portuguese Socialist Party political developments

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: José Luís Carneiro discusses Mário Centeno's potential Socialist Party membership

José Luís Carneiro, Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS), has engaged in various political activities involving party leadership and government relations. Carneiro outlined specific conditions for the PS to sup

Portugal leaders' summer vacation plans and political rift

11 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Portugal political tensions rise over proposed inquiry into Luís Neves

By mid-September, political pressure intensified following reports of Minister Luís Neves’s involvement in three criminal inquiries. An Intercampus barometer indicated that 59.3% of respondents believe Prime Minister Luí

Chega accepts terms for Luís Neves inquiry commission

7 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Chega accepts terms for Luís Neves inquiry commission

The Portuguese Parliament rejected a motion of censure presented by the Chega party against Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s government. The motion focused on the political responsibility of Minister of Internal Administ

Investigation into South African Police Minister Mchunu

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Senzo Mchunu's home raided by police during ongoing investigation

An investigation into South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has involved both parliamentary and judicial scrutiny regarding allegations of political interference, fraud, and maladministration. A parliamentary ad ho

South Africa water crisis and infrastructure challenges

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: South Africa faces municipal water crises and contamination

South Africa is experiencing a severe water crisis characterized by widespread supply interruptions and resource scarcity. Although household piped water connections have increased significantly over the last two decades

Chega party political growth in Portugal

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Chega party gains support in Portugal, nearing Socialist Party lead

The Portuguese right-wing Chega party, led by André Ventura, has implemented a political strategy aimed at capturing evangelical voters by modeling its approach after the Bolsonaro family in Brazil. This effort involves