Residents of Dunoon, an informal settlement in Cape Town, continue to live amid raw sewage, inadequate sanitation and longstanding service delivery failures, according to an IOL report. The article describes a community that feels neglected by authorities despite repeated promises of improvement. With local elections approaching, the report questions whether Dunoon's residents will keep enduring these conditions or use the polls to demand accountability and reclaim their dignity in the city.

Finance MEC Dunga emphasized the need for stricter consequences for accounting officers and municipal managers who do not resolve material irregularities in municipal audits. He stated that unresolved audit findings lead to residents being deprived of the quality services they deserve.

Residents of Mangaung are calling for action regarding worsening sewer spills that are flooding Freedom Square Township. The situation has reportedly deteriorated, prompting community members to seek intervention.

Police have set up roadblocks on several roads leading into the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), restricting access for both private and public service vehicles. This action comes ahead of planned protests to commemorate the Gen Z anniversary.

The planned Akademia campus is expected to drive new property development in Pretoria East, with the project anticipated to stimulate growth in the local real estate market. However, experts have warned that the market in the area is already overheated, raising concerns about the sustainability of further expansion and the potential risks associated with rapid development driven by the new campus.

Many businesses in Nairobi's Central Business District remained closed due to concerns over potential looting amid protests organized by Gen Z. A morning check by Capital FM revealed that most shops had not opened, and there was a significant police presence in various key areas of the city.