# The Cape Independence Advocacy Group welcomes the election of Geordin Hill-Lewis as federal leader of the DA, saying it signals an opportunity to advance debates on greater provincial autonomy. The group’s Phil Craig says repeated attempts to secure meaningful devolution from national government failed, despite constitutional provisions supporting self-determination. He says they will continue […]
# The DA’s Cilliers Brink in Tshwane says he is confident he can balance his role as the Democratic Alliance’s deputy federal chairperson with his campaign to become Tshwane mayor. Brink, who was elected at the DA’s federal congress in Midrand, says the responsibilities are manageable and complementary. He argues that his national leadership position […]
# The MK Party demands the immediate reinstatement of criminal charges against former Cato Manor Unit members, including ex-police official Johan Booysen, over alleged extrajudicial killings in KwaZulu-Natal. In a letter to the National Director of Public Prosecutions, the party accused the National Prosecuting Authority of previously withdrawing the case in 2019 without properly considering […]
# The GOOD Party says the City of Cape Town must explain under what legal authority US Marines are training metro police cadets at Muizenberg Beach. The party’s Jonathan Cupido questions police training standards and whether the national commissioner approved the arrangement. He wants clarity on whether the programme goes beyond fitness training, what agreement […]
# AfriForum Youth has been praised for repairing a dangerous pothole at the corner of Lynwood and Brooklyn Road in Pretoria East, using about 3.5 tons of tar. The initiative, carried out with a local neighbourhood team, addressed a long-standing road hazard that had posed risks to motorists and pedestrians. The group’s Yvonne Gerber says […]
# United Africans Transformation welcomes the reported decision by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to reopen investigations into the Phala Phala matter. The party’s Mighty Mabule says the move is vital for restoring public confidence in the justice system and ensuring accountability regardless of status. UAT calls for a thorough, impartial, and speedy probe, urging […]
# The Gauteng police’s political killings task team has taken over the investigation into the murder of Emfuleni Municipality accountant Martha Rantsofu, who was shot and killed in Vanderbijlpark at the end of last month. The move signals the escalation of the case amid suspicions of targeted or organised violence linked to municipal work. The […]
# Several intersections along Prince George Drive in Lavender Hill, Cape Town, were temporarily closed this morning due to a taxi-related disruption, affecting routes including Military Road, Retreat Road, and nearby avenues. Traffic spokesperson Kevin Jacobs says motorists were urged to use alternative routes while authorities managed the situation. He confirms all affected roads have […]
# The DA in Gauteng raises alarm over a fragmented vetting system, warning it places learners at risk. It says while Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube outlines steps to improve safeguards, gaps remain across departments. The DA’s Michael Waters calls for a unified, digital vetting system and an inter-ministerial task team. He says despite existing […]
