# The DA has criticised the City of Tshwane for its decision to appeal the Gauteng High Court ruling, which declared the monthly 194-rand cleansing levy unlawful and invalid. The court challenge was brought by AfriForum, which argued the levy constituted unfair double taxation for services not rendered. In court papers, the metro argues that […]
# Four Palestinian protestors are expected to appear in the Western Cape High Court today, following their protest outside Cape Union Mart stores yesterday. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign claims Cape Union Mart is allegedly funding the Israeli army and is complicit in the Gaza conflict. The company has denied the allegations and has filed for […]
# Award-winning poet and renowned author, professor Kobus Moolman, says his love and appreciation of the written word started as a teenager at high school. The 61-year-old, who has been teaching at the University of the Western Cape since 2016, is set to deliver his inaugural lecture this evening. His lecture will delve into the way he has taught the writing […]
# The DA in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has welcomed the election of member Imran Keeka as the first additional member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association KZN Branch. The association supports and promotes democracy, good governance and human rights within Commonwealth countries, by fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its member parliaments and legislatures. The DA says Keeka’s vast […]
# The Western Cape Mobility Department recently hosted an event to honour the incredible women who are the backbone of the freight industry. This is part of the Freight Focus Month campaign, celebrating both female freight truck drivers and the wives and partners of drivers who make the industry a success. Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku […]
# ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has dismissed reports that his party has been invited to be part of the Government of National Unity. The ANC’s National Executive Committee has resolved to expand the size of the coalition government and begin the process of speaking to other parties. Mashaba told Newzroom Afrika that they are open to […]
# South African tax payers are warned to be aware of possible scams as tax season is peak time for these fraudsters. South African Fraud Protection Service spokesperson Jonathan Faurie says scammers mimic South African Revenue Services emails, SMSs, and calls to steal personal information or divert refunds. Common tactics include phishing, impersonation, fake refund […]
# The DA in Gauteng is demanding that the sinkhole task team, which was supposed to be launched at the end of June, be established immediately. The province is vulnerable to sinkholes because it is made up of 35-percent dolomite, making the land in the area a disaster waiting to happen. The City of Tshwane […]
# Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the Drakenstein Municipality on the official launch of its Community Safety Forum. The forum will serve as a structure where government departments and other stakeholders can align strategies, share critical information, and plan in a more inclusive and coordinated manner. Marais […]
