# ActionSA in Gauteng has criticised Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela’s suggestion that taxi and e-hailing operators should apply for operating permits before purchasing vehicles. The party says this ill-considered proposal is both impractical and out of touch with the realities faced by operators and commuters alike. ActionSA’s Emma More says operators cannot provide full compliance […]
# The FF Plus has unconditionally rejected the Tshwane metro’s proposal to write off 336-million-rand in irregular expenditure from the fourth quarter of 2024/25. The report fails to detail the nature of the expenses, identify responsible officials, or confirm any disciplinary actions. The FF Plus’s Mark Surgeon says only summary tables were presented on office […]
# The Public Servants Association applauds SAPS’ Operation Shanela II, for arresting 308 suspects in the Northern Cape and seizing firearms, narcotics, and illicit cash. While the operation demonstrates law enforcement strength, the PSA urges sustained, intelligence-led policing, permanent patrols, harsher sentencing, and investment in security infrastructure. The union’s Steve Ledibane says it pledges to work […]
# The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate says it is providing grant funding to community-based organisations. This is part of its effort to build meaningful partnerships in communities. The Ummati Community Upliftment Project is one of the metro’s grant recipients working to improve the quality of waterways in communities across Cape Town. Mayoral […]
# FNB won eight awards at the Global Finance Best Digital Banks 2025 Awards, which is one of the most respected awards in global financial services. The awards celebrate institutions that are shaping the future of banking through innovation, security, and customer-centric digital transformation. FNB’s awards include best consumer digital bank and best mobile banking app […]
# Stellenbosch Business School’s 2024 Small Business Academy student of the year, Rucien Petersen, says his business is growing from strength to strength. He founded Spottmedia Limited during his postgraduate research in 2017. Petersen says Spottmedia was born to help small businesses identify marketing gaps and adopt strategies that look beyond short-term fixes. He adds […]
# The City of Cape Town says that with September being Abor Month, residents are encouraged to get involved through initiatives such as the Adopt-a-Tree programme. This year, Arbor Month highlights the Milkwood, South Africa’s Tree of the Year. It is known for its resilience, longevity and heritage value. Mayoral committee member for Community Services […]
# DA councillor October Haarvoor has been elected as the new deputy mayor of Beaufort West. The post was left vacant by former acting deputy mayor, Gina Duimpies, who is now the town’s first citizen. DA Western Cape leader, Tertuis Simmers, says that in 2024, October was elected as Ward 1 councillor and has served his […]
# The Public Servants Association has welcomed Higher Education and Training minister, Buti Manamela’s decision to place the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority under administration. This follows allegations of systemic corruption, maladministration, and governance failures within the entity. PSA’s Claude Naicker says for too long, employees have borne the brunt of poor governance, […]
