<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-25-what-do-brazilian-voters-want/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T18:41:53.996Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T18:41:53.996Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What do Brazilian voters want?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Lula da Silva,Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,Jair Bolsonaro,Flavio Bolsonaro,Cost-of-living,Crime,Corruption,Brazilian voter concerns]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/H33SWVNUSRDEXKRZN2W6YINIZA.jpg?auth=321595a3a7ea7e213ddbea191937646393614dbd24076edfc80755e478f6843a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman wearing a headband in support of Brazilian President and Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, waits in line to vote during Brazilian general election at a polling station located in a school in Vila Estrutural, on the outskirts of Brasilia, Brazil October 4 2026. 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Picture: Tobias Ginsberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-25-missing-gqeberha-cake-baker-anathi-maguga-found-dead/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T11:48:39.777Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T11:48:39.777Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Missing Gqeberha cake baker Anathi Maguga found dead ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Gqeberha,Anathi Maguga,femicide]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/M6SLOHJ6CFCGJATF2CVNTYQT6A.jpg?auth=3db220a891569dfebf8fd0faf98f6f32bd8cfc984f4058d6dd2427ed09362192&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anathi Maguga has been found dead after she went missing on Thursday evening. Picture: Facebook ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-10-25-johnstone-makhubu-modern-tax-tools-help-sars-target-illicit-trade/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T11:17:19.764Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T11:17:19.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[JOHNSTONE MAKHUBU | Modern tax tools help Sars target illicit trade]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[fiscal policy South Africa,tax policy South Africa,South Africa border security,tax collection technology]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/KCFRQMDFWFHTZA4HX6YAVXPRAA.jpg?auth=445f02b9fc7aface2feaaeb948fa4904679ab375b19698671a86c91ae4a27f74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the medium-term budget policy statement on October 21 2026. Picture: Phando Jikelo/Parliament of RS]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/news/2026-10-24-news-analysis-the-godongwana-way-a-communist-at-heart-a-pragmatist-in-practice/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T10:43:05.006Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T10:43:05.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NEWS ANALYSIS | The Godongwana way: A communist at heart, a pragmatist in practice ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[South Africa economic reforms,South Africa public debt,Operation Vulindlela,fiscal consolidation South Africa,sovereign credit rating South Africa,National Treasury South Africa,fiscal anchor South Africa,South Africa infrastructure backlog,medium-term budget policy statement,South Africa fiscal policy]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/VZ6QLIH5TVEZ7CHMDFDURSRHZ4.jpeg?auth=90fcb916e2d7ebeacb4425ecf390ac20a28303d6150be5b37deb02f2baefd89f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Finance minister Enoch Godongwana presented the medium-term budget policy statement on Wednesday. Picture: Kopano Tlape/GCIS]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/opinion/2026-10-24-kganki-matabane-this-grid-project-must-transmit-economic-power-to-all-south-africans/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T10:41:58.226Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T10:41:58.226Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[KGANKI MATABANE | This grid project must transmit economic power to all South Africans ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[inclusive economic growth SA,industrialisation policy SA,black-owned energy companies SA,local manufacturing South Africa,local manufacturing energy sector,Eskom transmission project,energy procurement South Africa,industrialisation energy sector SA]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/FKN62IYJNZDKXBABUSU5DTJ2V4.jpg?auth=caf5df4cd27e41a017eefe85a768ea9e90a8ce6c8ad96495ab1983d862a8b5c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The government, Eskom and all relevant authorities must establish binding localisation, industrialisation and transformation targets before a single contract is awarded, says the writer. Picture: ESOlex]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-24-iec-in-race-against-time-to-print-27-million-ballots-in-a-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T10:34:27.005Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T10:34:27.005Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IEC in race against time to print 27-million ballots in a week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[municipal election challenges,IEC election preparations,ANC candidate list court,2024 South African elections,IEC cost implications]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/KXHS3A2XSVHXZOPZS6G3HNPGDI.jpg?auth=7e8cbf872b13777e9d9af518e6217a591fba6c91cbb15ea00423542b77d41a89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[IEC chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo. Picture:Freddy Mavunda/Business Day]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-24-treasury-cracks-the-whip-on-municipal-pay-hikes/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T10:21:34.128Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T10:21:34.128Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Treasury cracks the whip on municipal pay hikes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[public sector accountability,unqualified officials municipalities,Zondo Commission recommendations,Enoch Godongwana,National Treasury,municipal budget oversight,Treasury accountant-general Shabeer Khan,FMIC,Zondo commission,unfunded budgets South Africa,public finance management amendments,municipal finance reform,Enoch Godogwana,South Africa municipalities,Treasury legislative amendments,unqualified municipal officials,municipal governance reforms,local government salaries,government compliance orders,National Treasury accountant-general Shabeer Khan]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/RY4GKUTNHZF4JD6PAY7STZXSFE.jpg?auth=67a180b40a58900f2a988933d77b5e361a0878c584f687f06fa834aa4c42e95d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[National Treasury introduces compliance orders to enforce budget discipline. Pictured is finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Photo: Freddy Mavunda/Business Day]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-10-24-mourinho-brings-new-edge-to-clasico/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T10:19:58.538Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T10:19:58.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mourinho brings new edge to Clásico]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Ballon d'Or candidates Clásico,José Mourinho,Barcelona,Real Madrid]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/X57OXEMFF5HP3AWAVY5NWXANLY.jpg?auth=f904c3157f3df27913872fe32ca3bacfd1eef7b3569476b9c8636f2746e29cb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with Barcelona. Picture: Fernando Villar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/opinion/2026-10-24-zoleka-lisa-the-safe-booze-campaign-cant-end-when-the-talking-does/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T09:53:57.739Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T09:53:57.739Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ZOLEKA LISA | The safe booze campaign can’t end when the talking does ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[alcohol regulation South Africa,community alcohol interventions,drinking and driving prevention,responsible marketing,SAB SHARP,alcohol evidence centres,community partnerships alcohol]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/O2L6WHMDVBIITAGV2VYPMVODHY.jpg?auth=e38d7fc6bb4041ec599280cef3f6c299dc69b60c19a6a9f57060d867bb01ce7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Regulation is an important part of the solution, but so is implementation, says the writer. Picture: ISTOCK]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-10-24-letters-taxi-industry-is-a-mafia-on-wheels/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T09:51:02.21Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T09:51:02.21Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[LETTERS | Taxi industry is a mafia on wheels]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[death penalty South Africa debate,election 2024 South Africa,DA vs Patriotic Alliance,taxi mafia South Africa]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/54KMPD2LNJIEHEY3LNC5SBHZIM.jpg?auth=e738efeca9e0b0a904dfb898b83e036c4904eeaf99cb547c4c55ef70a9a5419d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[By turning to the president to override municipal bylaws, taxi operators are trying to formalise their lawlessness, says the writer. File photo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-10-24-mike-siluma-nyatis-eskom-reset-quest/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T09:47:50.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T09:47:50.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MIKE SILUMA | Nyati’s Eskom reset quest]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Eskom management,business role in South Africa,Medupi Kusile power stations,electricity tariffs South Africa]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/EJZHIGJXH5EKNF56JL6SE772O4.jpg?auth=02462ca65d77ee5ba2b63fa2561a0291347dc808ec68aa09a6cac2294efc160d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eskom chair Mteto Nyati. Picture: Thapelo Morebudi.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-24-mk-eyes-durban-majority-da-leads-in-tshwane/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T09:30:33.204Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T09:30:33.204Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MK eyes Durban majority; DA leads in Tshwane]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[South African metro politics,eNCA MarkData poll,2024 South Africa elections,water crisis eThekwini,ANC service delivery issues,South African political polls,municipal election polls,KZN local elections,Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya,eThekwini election majority,South Africa metro elections,Pretoria election poll,Durban election results,Tshwane metro elections,Jacob Zuma MK Party,DA Tshwane poll,MK Party Durban,DA polling results,Tshwane metro poll,Durban local elections,MK Party majority,eThekwini metro poll]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/7C6LTGMNQRCVLDFZ4QYQ2TQS2A.jpg?auth=a6323706792f9cfc2b905f8ebf5ab74631be62af25e2ff206de87ec8ac1a4584&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party take part in a march through Durban. Picture: Sandile Ndlovu
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/opinion/2026-10-24-michael-madala-shingange-cosatu-must-unite-workers-to-face-changing-times/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T09:13:01.012Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T09:13:01.012Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MICHAEL MADALA SHINGANGE | Cosatu must unite workers to face changing times]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[future of work South Africa,job security South Africa,trade union accountability,economic inequality South Africa,labour movement,employment crisis South Africa,labour unions South Africa,South African working class,COSATU leadership]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/GGBK3PMOYFHB7DURYNXDUJOKAM.jpg?auth=487dc5f20630638c8330c8ee344b3574e5599fe57096130d80271c2ebf871d5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cosatu president Mike Shingange is carried high by delegates during the federation’s reconvened 15th national congress for the election of office bearers at Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Picture: Freddy Mavunda/Business Day]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-25-tshwane-ignored-repeated-warnings-about-poor-water-quality/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T08:52:58.95Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T08:52:58.95Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tshwane ignored repeated warnings about poor water quality]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[water,tshwane,Bronkhorstspruit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/KFNNRERFKJGGLLRFRX2R6PSG2U.jpg?auth=1f0733c2f2df245d0a0147d911105adeb4ae6408026356e9c0d739781eb04c3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tshwane failed to act despite repeated alerts about E. coli-contaminated water at the Bronkhorstspruit plant.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/2026-10-24-ndumiso-ngcobo-a-dash-of-virtue-in-the-vice/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T07:59:02.997Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T07:59:02.997Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NDUMISO NGCOBO | A dash of virtue in the vice]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sibiya,Mr Gatsheni Hammarsdale,South African social commentary,Bantu education nostalgia,pub camaraderie,sharing cigarettes culture,sharing cigarettes,societal judgment on vices,Rivonia Road restaurant,compassion among outcasts,Mr Gatsheni sermon,South African vices,alcohol and kindness,sobriety journey,vices and virtues,alcohol culture South Africa,smokers generosity,Ndumiso Ngcobo column]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/4NULMZFTKVIOTK2IF5OHCHFBM4.jpg?auth=5774e114d93156cf2082d49e672682eacd34d92d3542d6a0d9971e980a693475&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Even if a smoker is on their very last ciggie, they will still share a few puffs with a fellow human chimney, says the writer. Stock photo: 123RF/olegdudko]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/opinion/2026-10-24-carol-crozier-the-waste-tyre-crisis-is-necklacing-the-environment/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T07:42:39.441Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T07:42:39.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CHRIS CROZIER | The waste tyre crisis is necklacing the environment ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[government accountability waste,tyre waste statistics,circular economy South Africa,tyre fire risk,waste management failure,environmental pollution South Africa,tyre levy South Africa,waste management DFFE,tyre recycling South Africa,REDISA model]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/CFBWPCHHM5KRJJMIVWFG5D2EQY.jpg?auth=29788452af66c3f710537484f63a504f0e9384ca5e50c6e8bc12ccf307b84248&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Used  tyres may be used for the creation of roads in rural areas. Picture: Halden Krog]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-10-24-political-parties-decry-campaign-finance-disparities-ahead-of-election/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T07:31:19.121Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T07:31:19.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Political parties decry campaign-finance disparities ahead of election]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[donor influence South African politics,party fundraising challenges,Rise Mzansi donations,2024 South Africa elections,election campaign disparities,ActionSA funding,campaign finance disparities,election fundraising challenges,political party funding South Africa,2024 election campaign,Rise Mzansi fundraising,ActionSA election strategy,South Africa elections,South African political parties,ANC campaign finance,campaign finance South Africa,ANC election funding,DA political donations]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/4Q4VWBNQMRA43C3VS444MWBAQU.jpg?auth=ac807bd0dc19a60cad362f52cda99840c9b1ea09bc78f1f1dec1f754b9dab031&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Political party posters for the local government elections at Hatfield in Pretoria. Picture: Freddy Mavunda/Business Day]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/hogarth/2026-10-24-hogarth-jz-is-back-as-mk-party-ousts-secretary-general/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T07:02:50.361Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T07:02:50.361Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[HOGARTH | ‘JZ is back’ as MK Party ousts secretary-general]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[South African commissions of inquiry,leadership reshuffle,Shadrack Sibiya,Duduzane Zuma,Nkandla Crooner,ANC history,South African politics,nationalisation of mines,political reshuffle,expropriation of land,KwaDakwadunuse]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/Z6LPGDIFYJM5ZG5SF6E7TACJ3M.jpg?auth=8fdd15899279f3d578cd2dcc19f851e5cb52c8a6706056f1f8d59509d576ce74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former president Jacob Zuma. Picture: Sandile Ndlovu]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-10-24-makhudu-sefara-blundering-politicians-have-a-surreal-sense-of-entitlement/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T06:36:27.932Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T06:36:27.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MAKHUDU SEFARA | Blundering politicians have a surreal sense of entitlement]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[election self-sabotage politicians,municipal mismanagement South Africa,Gwede Mantashe comments,Umkhonto we Sizwe Party instability,Tshwane water contamination,municipal dysfunction South Africa,voter distrust South Africa]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/GHBVGTLZFFCDBGEREDSO5B3YHE.JPG?auth=d5d2c60b3e4f9ff01edb2d63e7022d204568030c4a68a2aee731b25007a9ab29&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The City of Tshwane Municipality has warned the residents of Zithobeni against cooking, drinking, and bathing with the contaminated tap water, advising the water should only be used for flushing toilets. Picture: Refilwe Kholomonyane]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-10-24-jacob-zuma-sacks-mkp-secretary-general-days-after-leaving-hospital/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T05:50:25.675Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T05:50:25.675Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jacob Zuma sacks MKP secretary-general days after leaving hospital]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[MK Party scandal,South African politics,MK Party parliamentary caucus,MK Party election campaign,Zuma Nomvalo fallout,party leadership disputes,MK Party leadership changes,South African politics 2024,MK Party parliamentary changes,Sibonelo Nomvalo fired,deployment committee controversy,Jacob Zuma sacking,MK Party leadership crisis,MK Party internal conflict,deployment committee MK Party,MK Party secretary-general,Sibonelo Nomvalo,MK Party,Jacob Zuma]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/SU6EFATTEBGHDOX326Y6YTG5PI.jpg?auth=e4bf9197d986a307c57c54a6b314db6cc158e47e6cbeea9c104508a9e5658a3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MK Party leader Jacob Zuma fired the party’s secretary-general, Sibonelo Nomvalo, on Thursday. Picture: Sandile Ndlovu ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/news/2026-10-24-mantashe-backs-kunolwazi-in-land-row-with-seriti/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T05:34:17.22Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T05:34:17.22Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mantashe backs Kunolwazi in land row with Seriti ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[kunolwazi,seriti,gwede mantashe,coal mine,legal dispute]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/AZZPWNYX7NNOXBONAAYN3LVGAY.jpg?auth=bf7a13f3892666fc3685eb5edd756ba43a2fed61f493b68a144c4eca16913dbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mike Teke. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-24-poison-on-tap-tshwane-ignored-warnings-before-water-crisis-sickened-hundreds/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T04:59:06.343Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T04:59:06.343Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[POISON ON TAP: Tshwane ignored warnings before water crisis sickened hundreds]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Department of Water and Sanitation investigation,Blue Drop report Tshwane,child illness water contamination,municipal water negligence,Nasiphi Moya water scandal,E. coli water outbreak,Bronkhorstspruit water crisis,unsafe drinking water South Africa,chlorine shortage Tshwane]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/P7BB3DAGA5HXHGSVT5NH4JYVCQ.jpeg?auth=d1b265dd4ded54234caf725e312659f356b441eda7f24396faed623674a51a49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The City of Tshwane is being investigated by the Public Protector following over alleged maladministration linked to the Bronkhorstspruit water contamination crisis, which left 408 people ill. This notice was posted at the local clinic after the crisis happened. Picture: Gill Gifford, supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-24-akas-father-seeks-truth-as-experts-debate-tembes-fall/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T04:15:59.505Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T04:15:59.505Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AKA’s father seeks truth as experts debate Tembe’s fall]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[AKA death investigation,Tembe family legal battle,witness testimony Tembe case,Pepperclub hotel,Anele Tembe]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/FWJHYHEKDRGIHNY3PXMEW532I4?auth=c52a36c7e86533ba1aac6d34b3db49318cf3de8dd9b870652080f8e089dbd9a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This week, the Cape Town Regional Court heard two days of testimony in the inquest into the death of 22-year-old Anele Tembe, who fell from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in April 2021. Picture: Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-10-24-why-chikane-has-been-largely-absent-from-the-ancs-election-campaign/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T03:46:23.048Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T03:46:23.048Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Chikane has been largely absent from the ANC’s election campaign]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[frank chikane,anc,loyiso masuku,2026 elections,local government elections,dada morero]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/UTKWXMCZZFDWZPNN462FI632FM.jpg?auth=acca06a46767691a0fcc815e8074e419b1fb487455276c93e78bf50684a4ccc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ANC veteran Rev Frank Chikane. Picture: Freddy Mavunda/Business Day]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-10-24-peter-bruce-agoa-is-the-least-of-our-worries/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T00:10:26.931Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>SundayTimes</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T00:10:26.931Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PETER BRUCE | Agoa is the least of our worries]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[localisation policy South Africa,South Africa steel industry,South African industrial policy,Arcelor Mittal South Africa]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/resizer/v2/VDGTYS6HSVAKVD4QSHZDX4Z4AE.jpg?auth=8def6fd85e34fb3e385c85aee0e3b9987ce1bc6beff1738799ac72423aadab25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SA should do everything reasonably within its power to retain the benefits of Agoa and repair relations with the US, the writer says. Picture: Dorothy Kgosi/Business Day]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>