# The University of Cape Town signed a long-term renewable electricity supply agreement with Discovery Green. The deal will see 70-percent to 90-percent of electricity used by UCT’s main and health sciences campuses sourced from renewable energy from 2027 for nearly a decade. Spokesperson Elijah Moholo says the agreement is expected to reduce the university’s […]
# Western Cape MEC for Mobility Isaac Sileku welcomes the launch of a cashless payment pilot by taxi associations Codeta in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, describing it as a step towards modernising the taxi industry. Commuters on two routes will use digital cards instead of cash to pay fares. Spokesperson Byron la Hoe says Codeta also […]
# Digital law expert Emma Sadleir warns more South African children are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for companionship, with some viewing them as close friends. She says excessive screen time, A-I-driven platforms, and deepfake technology pose growing risks to children’s development and well-being. Sadleir welcomes the Department of Basic Education’s plans to introduce screen-time […]
# Gun Free South Africa says firearm licence applications have risen sharply in recent years, as concerns about crime, violence, and personal safety have driven more South Africans to own guns. The Firearms Control Amendment Bill, which proposes that self-defence should no longer be considered a valid reason for owning a firearm, was referred back […]
# The Joburg Property Company says allegations linking the Proton House settlement agreement to matters of political developments within the City of Johannesburg are unfounded. Former mayor Mpho Phalatse has alleged that the Proton House settlement was corrupt and that funds associated with the matter were used for improper political purposes. The JPC says the settlement was a lawful […]
# The South African Weather Service warns of another potential flooding spell in the Western and Eastern Cape as further rainfall is expected in parts of the provinces. Forecaster Samkelisiwe Thwala says saturated ground and swollen rivers could increase the risk of localised flooding, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable areas. She urges residents to remain […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department arrested 161 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol during a week-long road safety crackdown conducted between 25 and 31 May. Spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the arrests follow strategic roadblocks and roving stop-and-search operations across Johannesburg. He says the figures highlight the dangers of drunk driving and warns […]
# Liam Jacobs is set to return to the DA less than a year after leaving the party for the Patriotic Alliance. DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis reportedly supported Jacobs’ return during an online meeting yesterday. Hill-Lewis says Jacobs left the DA in June last year, previously stating he was “finally free” and “finally home.” He […]
# The Public Servants Association Has expressed concern over reports that more than 165-thousand student certificates are being withheld by higher education institutions, due to a 59-billion-rand student debt crisis. The PSA’s Claude Naicker says the situation disproportionately affects poor and working-class students, limiting access to jobs and professional opportunities. The union calls for urgent […]
