# PUTCO will implement an average ten-percent fuel-related fare increase from 1 June, citing steep diesel price hikes that have reached about 32-rand-per litre. The bus operator’s Lindokuhle Xulu, says rising geopolitical tensions have driven global fuel costs, placing pressure on operations. Although internal estimates suggested a 35-percent increase was needed, PUTCO opted for a […]
# The African Diaspora Forum expresses concern over diplomatic reactions following anti-undocumented migrant marches in South Africa. It supports proper documentation of foreign nationals and a lawful, coordinated approach to migration management. The forum’s Dorothy Mabelebele says protection of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers remains the responsibility of the South African state through the SAPS […]
# The DA in Johannesburg has accused mayor Dada Morero of failing to act against alleged misconduct within his executive. Recently, there have been calls for the removal of mayoral committee member for Development Planning, Thapelo Amad, after criminal cases were opened against him. The DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjok says another mayoral committee member was allegedly […]
# Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero urges Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to prevent a potential power blackout in Johannesburg linked to the city’s growing debt to Eskom. Morero warns that diligent ratepayers could be affected if electricity supply is disrupted due to unpaid municipal arrears estimated at 5.2-billion-rand. He says the appeal comes amid […]
# Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane, says the country is facing a full-blown crime crisis. Over the past decade, more than 21 million criminal cases were opened with the police, and of these, 61.7-percent were closed without being solved. Maimane says this means 13.2 million victims never saw justice. He has also highlighted […]
# Build One South Africa says the Small Business Development Department is failing to address rising unemployment, citing underfunding, poor execution, and weak leadership. Speaking during Parliament’s debate on the Small Business Development department’s budget vote, BOSA Deputy Leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster argued that small businesses are not surviving beyond the early stages despite state support. […]
# The National Council of SPCAs welcomes a position statement by the South African Veterinary Association opposing the export of live animals by sea for slaughter. NSPCA spokesperson Samanta Stelli says the practice is inherently cruel and cannot be made humane through regulation, citing risks such as heat stress, disease and confinement. She says draft […]
# The DA laid criminal charges against Construction Education and Training Authority administrator. Oupa Nkoane, accusing him of fraudulently approving his own three-million-rand salary, allegedly exceeding prescribed limits. The party’s Karabo Khakhau says the matter constitutes a breach of the Public Finance Management Act and has submitted evidence to the South African Police Service. Khakhau […]
# Emergency Medical Services urges residents in the City of Johannesburg to take extra caution as extremely cold weather continues across the metro. Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi warns that unsafe use of heating devices, especially leaving them unattended, increases the risk of fire-related incidents in homes. He urges residents to ensure proper safety measures, switch off […]
