# The Johannesburg Development Agency has initiated a comprehensive review and update of the Sandton Integrated Transport Master Plan, adopted in 2013. The 12-month review aims to assess progress made since the plan’s initial adoption and align strategic transport planning with Sandton’s evolving urban landscape. JDA CEO, Themba Mathibe, says the review reflects the City […]
# Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane, warns that public confidence in safety and accountability institutions has eroded to dangerous levels. This follows KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s damning allegations of co-ordinated efforts to obstruct cases and shield those behind political killings. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says Maimane has written to president Cyril Ramaphosa […]
# The ANC wants to remove Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler. This follows a letter from Gauteng Cooperative Governance MEC Jacob Mamabolo last month, flagging the interview panel for Mettler’s appointment and his qualifications under the Municipal Finance Management Act. DA Tshwane caucus leader, Cilliers Brink, has pushed back, saying the panel that made the […]
# Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana says he is confident that the National Treasury’s budget vote will be supported in Parliament today. The budget vote will outline the department’s achievements, progress, as well as the annual service delivery commitments reflected in the Annual Performance Plan. Godongwana told Newzroom Afrika that he is more focused on […]
# The DA in Maluti-A-Phofung, Free State, is demanding answers on the future of the Intabazwe satellite police station and pushing for its swift restoration to serve the community’s needs. The station, located in Harrismith, has been vandalised and is currently non-operational. The DA’s Richard Khumalo says residents have highlighted the financial burden of having […]
# The Department of Home Affairs has extended its operating hours by two hours daily until 21st July, to assist learners to apply for their identity documents during the school holidays. Dedicated counters have been allocated for the collection and processing of Smart ID cards and passports. Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber says he […]
# DA KZN spokesperson Sakhile Mngadi has written to premier Thami Ntuli, requesting intervention following the troubling appointment of Yali Joli as Chief Financial Officer. Joli resigned from the same position at COGTA while under investigation. Mngadi says the DA will summon MEC Sipho Hlomuka and education officials to appear before the provincial legislature’s Education […]
# The Azanian People’s Organisation says South Africa lacks effective governing systems capable of true liberation. The party convened its 27th National Congress in Bloemfontein over the weekend. AZAPO President Nelvis Qekema emphasised the party’s commitment to its historic mission of building black power, warning of a global resurgence in white supremacy and what he […]
# The IFP has expressed shock and concern at the wide-ranging allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. He has accused Police minister Senzo Mchunu of collusion and interference in high-profile cases that are being investigated. Mkhwanazi also claims the disbandment of the political killings task team was an attempt to derail key investigations. […]
