# The National Department of Health says it is digitising procurement systems to help curb corruption in public hospitals. Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the reforms during a visit to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital yesterday. The move follows criticism over delays in repairing the hospital after the 2021 fire. Motsoaledi says electronic procurement will […]
# AfriForum approached the High Court in Pretoria to review the decision by minister Gayton McKenzie to change the name of Graaff-Reinet, following a Government Gazette notice listing 21 proposed place-name changes. The forum’s Alana Bailey argues the process is unconstitutional, costly, and opposed by residents. She says the move could harm tourism and deepen […]
# The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, announced plans in Parliament to introduce advisory national screen-time guidelines for children aged two to six years old. The policy aims to protect early childhood development by limiting non-educational screen exposure linked to delays in language development, cognition, and social skills. She says the department is also […]
# Two officials in the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies have been placed on precautionary suspension after using ChatGPT to draft South Africa’s national Artificial Intelligence policy without disclosure. The document contained fake academic references generated by A-I hallucinations and was subsequently withdrawn. Minister Solly Malatsi confirmed disciplinary action, while Parliament questioned internal oversight […]
# Tenants at George Asaba’s flats in Pretoria West, Tshwane, may soon be displaced after the High Court in Pretoria ruled in favour of the City of Tshwane to demolish the building. The ruling follows findings that the structure was unlawfully built and not compliant with municipal regulations. The decision allows the city to proceed […]
# The DA in Tshwane says it does not support the proposed renaming of Wonderboom Airport, arguing that the city should prioritise service delivery, safety, infrastructure, and economic growth. The party’s Kuhle Maseko says the airport is a key economic asset with the potential to create jobs and attract investment. Maseko proposed a transparent public-private […]
# The City of Johannesburg cautions the public over fraudulent communications falsely linked to the Office of the Speaker. Spokesperson Vusi Gumbi says the Speaker’s contact number has allegedly been cloned and used to mislead stakeholders in matters involving Marble Towers, a 32-storey inner-city building, a target for high-stakes fraudulent schemes. Gumbi says Speaker Margaret […]
# ActionSA calls for urgent intervention over alleged unaccredited private schools in Ekurhuleni, following findings by the quality assurance body, Umalusi. The party’s John Moodey claims several institutions operated illegally under one umbrella, misleading parents and learners. He alleges students are left at risk due to faulty registrations, poor conditions, and alleged misconduct. Moodey demands […]
# The DA in Gauteng says Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Finance minister Enoch Godongwana have not provided a timeline for fire compliance upgrades at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The party’s Jack Bloom criticised delays in repairs following the 2021 fire. He welcomed plans to reopen wards in August but questioned the funding for […]
