# The Azanian People’s Organisation will be marching to the Union Buildings in Pretoria today, calling for the removal of Police minister Senzo Mchunu. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has accused the minister of political interference, including in the disbandment of the KZN political killings task team. AZAPO says they are also calling for a […]
# The Congress of the People is calling for the Department of Economic Development to initiate an independent forensic audit into the Northern Cape SMME Trust’s secretive Unboxing Basha project. The project aims to empower small, medium, and micro enterprises by delivering containers to qualifying and deserving businesses. COPE’s Pakes Dikgetsi says reports indicate that far […]
# Western Cape MEC of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers has welcomed the national government’s commitment to spatial transformation, innovation, and partnerships in the human settlements environment. He delivered a speech during the Human Settlements Department budget vote debate in the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday. Simmers emphasised that housing is no longer just a social […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has welcomed the outcome of the Mossel Bay Municipality’s internal investigation into conditions at Harry Giddey Park. Some of the findings of the probe included unauthorised animal sales, animal neglect and euthanisation, and asset mismanagement. A total of 52 tortoises and several birds were euthanised at the park […]
# The Public Servants Association says it is concerned about the worsening state of operations at the Master’s Office in Cape Town. One of the most pressing concerns is a severe staff shortage. The association says the work environment is also toxic, with employees facing constant threats of disciplinary action, which contributes to low morale […]
# The DA is calling for immediate intervention to stop the ongoing discharge of untreated sewage into the Sand and Blood rivers by the Polokwane Municipality. This is caused by failing municipal wastewater treatment infrastructure. The DA’s Johan Retters says investigations have further revealed that more than 70 mega litres of non-compliant sewage effluent are being […]
# Four law enforcement officials and two civilians, facing charges of theft and corruption, were granted three-thousand-rand bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The officers include three members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit in Gauteng and one from the Gauteng Highway Patrol. The National Prosecuting Authority’s regional spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwana, says all […]
# The DA fully supports the Basic Education budget tabled by minister Siviwe Gwarube in Parliament, saying she is overseeing a turnaround of the department, eradicating pit toilets and building new classrooms. The budget focused on key areas, including expansion of access to Early Childhood Development, eradicating pit toilets in schools, and advancements in mother-tongue-based […]
# Eastern Cape DA spokesperson Retief Odendaal says National Treasury has placed the Dr Beyers Naudé and Makana Local Municipalities on a list of defaulters until they prove compliance with SARS. Odenaal has written to the chairperson of the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs committee, Nomasikizi Konza, requesting a briefing from the municipalities. He also requires […]
