# Civil rights and social justice movement, NotInMyName International, is calling on the Southern African Development Community to address what it describes as a regional migration crisis. The organisation’s Themba Masango says South Africa cannot carry the burden of irregular migration alone. He has urged SADC to develop a coordinated framework to strengthen border management […]
# The Gauteng Departments of Community Safety and Education urge parents, guardians, and caregivers to prioritise children’s safety during the winter school holidays. In a joint statement issued yesterday, with schools closed until 21 July, authorities warn that increased outdoor activity, travel, and online exposure may place children at greater risk. Parents are encouraged to […]
# Build One South Africa will not support the EFF’s motion of no confidence in National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza. On World Parliament Day, BOSA says Parliament should prioritise strengthening oversight rather than pursuing politically driven motions. The party’s Roger Solomons says Didiza has complied with Constitutional Court requirements and the threshold for removal has […]
# The City of Cape Town’s disaster coordinating team says a few incidents regarding the protests against illegal immigrants have been reported this morning. Spokesperson Charlotte Powell says units are on scene at a gathering in Bloekombos, a group on the Grand Parade, and an attempted shop looting in Gugulethu, where police and Metro Police […]
# Thousands of Malawian nationals have gathered outside the Home Affairs office in Musina, Limpopo, seeking documentation to facilitate their return home. The group, transported from KwaZulu-Natal, has been waiting since last night, with many reporting shortages of food, money, and transport to Malawi. Authorities say processing is underway to manage the large volume of […]
# A specialist recovery and cleansing team is on scene at the Koeberg Interchange in Cape Town after a fuel tanker overturned last night. Spokesperson Kevin Jacobs says authorities are transferring fuel from the truck before beginning clean-up and recovery operations. He says multiple road closures are in effect, including sections of the N1, the […]
# The South African Petroleum Retailers Association welcomes the fuel price reductions coming into effect at midnight, saying it will bring relief to motorists and businesses, but warns consumer financial strain remains a concern. Petrol and diesel prices are set to decrease significantly, offering short-term relief after months of pressure on households. Spokesperson Vishal Premlall […]
# Mr Price cautions against “deceptive” comparison, while highlighting that its chief executive earns around 800 times more than entry-level sales staff. Amendments to the Companies Act that took effect on the 22nd of last month, are forcing South African public and state-owned firms to openly share executive-to-worker salary ratios. The retailer says the figures […]
# A close ally of Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged 50-million-rand to support the repatriation of about 20-thousand Zimbabwean nationals from South Africa. The initiative is intended to fund transport and logistical costs for voluntary returns and ease pressure on migrants in South Africa. The announcement comes amid intensified migration debates and increased cross-border movement […]
