# Action Society stepped in after being mandated by the family of an eight-year-old girl in a sexual abuse case involving allegations of grooming and abuse by the girl’s mother and her partner, which has stalled between provinces since 2024. The society’s Juanita du Preez says the matter faced delays, miscommunication, and passing between SAPS, […]
# Gauteng police opened cases of malicious property damage and attempted murder after three trucks were set alight on the N3 highway near Vosloorus. Police spokesperson Noxolo Kweza says the suspects allegedly blocked the road and opened fire during an attempted hijacking. The drivers escaped unharmed. Kweza condemns the attack, saying lawlessness will not be […]
# The South African Weather Service issued orange level 6 and 4 warnings for parts of the Northern Cape, North West, and Free State this long weekend. Heavy rainfall of up to 90 millimetres is expected within 24 hours, along with strong, damaging winds and possible localised flooding. Weather Service spokesperson Tokelo Chiloane says those […]
# As part of his working visit to Argentina, minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has secured key agreements aimed at strengthening South Africa’s response to the foot and mouth disease, and safeguarding the future of the livestock sector. South Africa has already secured and distributed 2.5 million doses of FMD vaccines. Steenhuisen says the immediate […]
# The Free Market Foundation is warning that domestic policy choices are undermining investor confidence. It highlights the Employment Equity Act and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act as policies that are creating regulatory uncertainty and limiting business flexibility. The foundation says when businesses are subject to shifting policies, rigid compliance requirements, and expanding obligations, […]
# Roadrunning: The City of Cape Town announced parking restrictions and road closures ahead of next month’s Cape Town Marathon. The mayoral committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith says a fully car-free route is required as part of the race’s bid to join the World Marathon Majors. He says key areas, including the […]
# The MK Party is calling for urgent government action to address what it describes as a growing autism education crisis in South Africa. It says many children with autism are not receiving adequate support, specialised schooling, or properly trained educators. The party’s Nhlamulo Ndhlela is urging the state to expand inclusive education services, improve […]
# Sakeliga has welcomed an order by the High Court in Pretoria yesterday, setting strict deadlines for government’s foot and mouth disease vaccine plan. Anton Meijer of the organisation says the ruling strengthens farmers’ legal challenge and pressures the government to allow private vaccine measures and improve disease control urgently:
# A development economist from ESG Analytics, Sifiso Skenjana is calling for urgent reform of South Africa’s fuel price structure, warning that the current system places a heavy burden on consumers. He says taxes, levies, and distribution costs make up a large share of fuel prices, worsening the impact of global oil volatility. He argues […]
