# ActionSA member of the Gauteng Legislature, Emma More, will lead party members and activists in renovating a child-headed household in Cosmo City as part of honouring International Nelson Mandela Day today. After losing both parents recently, the seven siblings have had financial troubles. ActionSA says they will clean and paint the house, buy new furniture […]
# The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and Gautrain operator Bombela Operating Company have signed a one-year, above-inflation 4.2-percent wage agreement. Wage negotiations broke down in June after the union sought a seven-percent wage increase. Numsa threatened to strike, accusing Bombela of tabling an inadequate offer in the face of rising living costs. […]
# The National Council of SPCAs has welcomed the imminent publication of the Lion Prohibition Notice banning new captive lion breeding facilities. Earlier this week, minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, announced progress towards the publication of the notice, which is aimed at phasing out harmful captive lion breeding practices and reinforcing […]
# The Public Servants Association has called for an immediate investigation into tender irregularities at South African Tourism, after granting a 100-million-rand tender to a company with little or no experience that allegedly submitted fake documents. The tender relates to the Africa 2025 programme and the Africa Travel Indaba. The PSA’s Claude Naicker urges the […]
# The DA in the Western Cape is encouraging residents to participate and donate their 67-minutes of public service to a worthy cause on Nelson Mandela Day tomorrow. The DA’s Thomas Walters says Mandela Day serves as a reminder that everyone can inspire change. He says it is a day to promote social cohesion, empower […]
# Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, will lead a Mandela Day commemoration in Alexandra, Gauteng, on Friday. This year’s Mandela Day theme is, It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity. Minister Motshekga will attend an event organised in partnership with the South African National Service Institute and the Guardian […]
# Six people, who are part of a syndicate referred to as the ‘Capitec Group’, pleaded guilty to contravening section 5 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. They embezzled money from the Compensation Fund, a public entity under the administration of the Department of Labour. Hawks spokesperson […]
# The United South Africa Movement, TUSAM, says a national monument dedicated to whistleblowers and anti-corruption crusaders would serve as a powerful acknowledgement of their sacrifices and importance. The movement is calling on South Africans and anyone who cares about democracy and institutions to sign a petition to honour whistleblowers. TUSAM’s Charmaine Zwieglaar says whistleblowers, known […]
# RISE Mzansi says South Africans want to see a sense of urgency from the Executive in dealing with corruption and lawlessness. Police minister Senzo Mchunu has become the latest government official accused of corruption. RISE Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi, told Parliament that an increasing number of people speak of their preference for a military […]
