# Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi outlined a range of measures introduced to tighten up security at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town following the murder of an accused. Dingalomoyo Chintso was shot dead on the premises earlier this year. Director-General Doctor Mashabane directed the installation of a security scanner, the tightening […]
# Defence minister Angie Motshekga has reaffirmed the South African National Defence Force’s readiness to defend the country’s sovereignty, despite ongoing fiscal constraints and ageing equipment. She says the department is actively working with Treasury and the Presidency to stabilise and improve the Air Force’s capacity, including ongoing aircraft servicing and procurement efforts. Mothshekga says they have […]
# The DA has condemned what it calls the ANC’s blatant misuse of the Ngwathe Municipal Council in the Free State to rubber-stamp a decision already taken behind closed doors. During a special council meeting, it was asked to decide on appealing a court judgment ordering the dissolution of the council and placing it under […]
# The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition will launch two e-commerce platforms next Tuesday. The platforms will be hosted by ProudlySA and will offer locally made products to consumers. ProudlySA says this will support small, medium, and micro enterprises. One platform will help corporate buyers find local suppliers, while the other will help consumers […]
# Tshwane council speaker, Mncedi Ndzwanana, has rejected the DA’s allegations against him, saying they are completely baseless. The ATM councillor survived a DA-sponsored motion of no confidence on Thursday. Ndzwanana says allegations that he runs council sittings based on emotion instead of following proper procedure are unfair and not true:
# Western Cape MEC of Education David Maynier wishes learners, teachers and school staff members a safe and peaceful June/July holiday after a very busy second term. The MEC has also thanked matrics and the teachers, who will be sacrificing part of their holiday to attend #BackOnTrack lessons and training. Maynier is, however, appealing to […]
# Below-freezing temperatures are expected in most parts of the City of Johannesburg this weekend due to the arrival of a cold front. Many parts of the metro are already recording below-zero temperatures. Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says they are on high alert for any emergencies that may occur:
# The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is under fire for defying a court order to pay over nine-million-rand to the Insika Foundation. The foundation approached the courts last year seeking an order for the department to pay for services delivered, which it was granted. The department appealed but lost. The foundation’s CEO, […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister, Ronald Lamola, has warned that the current global dynamics and state rivalries are fuelling fragmentation, with economic decoupling and proxy conflicts undermining global stability. He addressed a high-level session during the third G20 Sherpa meeting in the North West on Thursday. Lamola said systemic challenges must be addressed to reclaim […]
