# The DA in North West has urged the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism to summon MEC, Bitsa Lenkopane over the province’s exclusion from South Africa’s G20 Tourism Investment Summit. DA spokesperson Jóhni Steenkamp says while other provinces secured flagship investments, North West missed a one-billion-rand pipeline. The party demands clarity […]
# The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has called for urgent action to protect race horses. Key concerns include the use of tongue-ties and racing underage horses. NSPCA’s Bryce Marock has emphasised that animal welfare must take priority over commercial interests. He is urging for stricter enforcement, criminal prosecution […]
# This Heritage Month, the South African National Blood Service and Round Table Southern Africa have launched the Bleed for Change campaign, running until February next year. The campaign aims to ensure there is no blood shortage by inspiring people to become regular donors and emphasising that every donation is a life-saving act. Currently, less […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has welcomed CapeNature’s swift action following the death of a young leopard in Heidelberg, trapped with illegal gin traps. Following the incident, CapeNature launched an investigation and referred the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority. The DA’s Dave Bryant says the use of gin traps is illegal without a […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has advertised 350 job opportunities as part of its skills revolution and recruitment drive. The department aims to attract skilled graduates and experienced professionals to support road construction, maintenance of over 54-thousand kilometres of road, and management of public transport. The department’s spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, says they are committed […]
# Standard Bank has become the first Africa-based bank to achieve a WELL Health-Safety Rating for 15 corporate buildings, covering 353-thousand square meters nationwide. The rating recognises businesses that prioritise the health and safety of their employees and visitors in their real estate operations. Standard Bank’s Nkosinathi Manzana says this achievement aligns with its broader […]
# The DA in the Western Cape is calling on young contractors to apply for the Expanded Public Works Programme Contractor Development Structured Training Programme. The programme aims to empower contractors with knowledge and skills through training, resulting in individual empowerment and sustainable businesses. Closing date for applications is Friday. The DA’s Dirk Wessels says […]
# City Power has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against cable theft and internal collusion. This follows the recent arrest of three suspended operators from the Roodepoort Service Delivery Centre for tampering with essential infrastructure. Last week alone, five people were arrested for cable theft in Johannesburg. City Power’s spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, says they are determined […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says the ANC and its coalition partners are to blame for Johannesburg’s worsening water crisis. Parts of the metro are continuing to battle with inconsistent water supply and failing reservoirs, with the Alexandra Reservoir being one of the hardest-hit facilities. FF Plus’ Franco de Lange says poor planning, […]
