Hout Bay activist Roscoe Jacobs has raised concerns about the City of Cape Town's proposed 50% fare increase for the MyCiTi bus service, stating it could significantly affect working-class commuters. A petition is currently gaining support in the community, aiming to secure affordable public transport options.

Starting July 1, 2026, commuters in Cape Town will experience fare increases of up to 45 percent on the MYCiTi bus service. This rise in fares is attributed to escalating operational costs and a decrease in national funding, according to IOL.

The City of Cape Town is inviting residents of Athlone to submit their comments regarding proposed road closures in the area. The announcement includes a deadline for submissions, encouraging community engagement in the decision-making process.

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).

In an opinion piece for Sowetan, Tebogo Khaas argues that despite decades of policy and significant investment, South Africa has still not achieved genuine integration of its public transport system. The writer contends that while efforts to rebuild the country's rail network are underway, they fail to adequately connect with the mini-bus taxi sector, which carries the majority of commuters, leaving the broader transport system fragmented.

South Africa's governing African National Congress has unveiled a six-point action plan ahead of the 2026 local government elections, according to TimesLIVE. The plan reportedly focuses on improving service delivery, attracting investment and strengthening community safety, key issues for voters in municipal areas. The announcement signals the party's early campaign positioning as it seeks to shore up support at local level following declining electoral performance in recent years. Further details of the plan's implementation were not disclosed in the report.