# A fire broke out at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park early this morning, damaging the shop and restaurant areas. Ranger teams and staff acted swiftly and contained the blaze before it could spread to nearby structures. No injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation. SANParks spokesperson JP Louw says […]
# The GOOD Party says the first winter rains have again exposed weaknesses in stormwater management in the city of Cape Town. The party’s Siyabulela Mamkeli argues that repeated flooding points to inadequate maintenance and delayed infrastructure investment, despite winter readiness campaigns. The party claims surface cleaning is insufficient without deeper system desilting and upgrades, […]
# Motorists are advised the R531-2 Orpen Road, which connects areas around the Kruger National Park, is fully closed following a road collapse near the Wits Rural Facility. Traffic from Mpumalanga is being diverted via the R40 towards Hoedspruit, while traffic from the Kruger National Park is rerouted via Phalaborwa in Limpopo. Spokesperson Mashudu Mabata […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says uncertainty over South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector is deepening due to slow government decision-making and policy delays. The party’s Jaco Mulder warns the industry, which contributes 22.6-percent of manufacturing output and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, is under pressure from global competition and local challenges. He says weak […]
# COSATU and the Federation of Unions of South Africa say South Africa’s healthcare financing system is unsustainable and increasingly unaffordable for workers. The unions cite comments by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi at a NEDLAC Section 77 hearing, where he acknowledged systemic pressures and rising costs. Cosatu spokesperson Zanele Sabela argues that medical aid increases […]
# Almost 300-thousand teachers are reportedly still not vetted against the National Sex Offender Registry, raising serious concerns about safeguarding in schools. The Department of Justice’s spokesperson, Samuel Midpane, says the backlog has sparked alarm among education and social justice stakeholders, who warn that incomplete screening processes could expose learners to potential risk. Teachers’ union […]
# The African Christian Democratic Party in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng ,criticised millions spent on chemical toilets, urging funds be redirected to permanent sanitation. The party’s Palesa Yates says residents deserve dignified, sustainable services. The party cited a News24 report alleging a shadowy company received over 100-million-rand in contracts. She says they are calling for accountability and […]
# Members of the South African Police under Operation Lockdown III have arrested a 33-year-old alleged gang leader in Ravensmead, Cape Town for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Police spokeperson Amanda van Wyk says they seized five weapons, including an R5 rifle, a shotgun, and pistols, along with more than 160 rounds of ammunition. […]
# Mop-up operations are underway across several areas in the Western Cape following the weekend’s flooding. Emergency and municipal teams are clearing debris, assessing damage, and providing basic relief to affected residents. Gift of the Givers spokesperson Ali Sablay says the focus is on restoring access, sanitation, and essential services while monitoring further weather risks. He […]
