Cape Town City has announced the signing of Thabang Monare, a former midfielder for Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates, as part of their strategy to return to the Betway Premiership. The club is making several new signings to bolster their ambitions for the upcoming season.

The Muungano Party, led by former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, has formally applied to rename itself The Mwananchi Party (TMP), according to a Gazette Notice published by the Registrar of Political Parties under Section 20(1)(d) of the Political Parties Act. The application introduces a third claimant to the contested "Mwananchi" political identity and could complicate ongoing legal efforts by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.

Orlando Pirates have been advised to consider signing a starlet from Kaizer Chiefs as a potential replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng. This suggestion raises the possibility of the 'next Mofokeng' emerging from their rivals, Kaizer Chiefs.

South African political party Afrika Mayibuye has defended its decision to field Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande, an ex-convict, as a mayoral candidate. According to SABC Politics, the party is facing fierce public backlash following the announcement of Nzimande's candidacy. The party has stood by its choice despite the criticism from the public over his criminal record.

ActionSA has expanded its presence in the eThekwini Municipality by adding 18 new members, according to the party's president. The party aims to position itself as a key player in the municipality following the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE).

According to SABC Politics, the United Democratic Movement has named Yongama Zigebe as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg. The announcement positions Zigebe as the party’s hopeful for the city’s mayoralty, but the provided report gives no further details on the selection process, timing of an election, policy platform, opponents, or reactions from other parties.