# A recent study by Australian scientists has revealed that if global temperatures rise by four degrees Celsius, the average person could become 40-percent poorer. Even with a two-degrees-Celsius increase, per capita, the gross domestic product may shrink by 16-percent, significantly more than previous estimates of 1.4-percent. The study says traditional economic models have been […]
# The Judicial Service Commission is today conducting interviews to fill vacancies in the Electoral and Labour Courts. The Gauteng High Court’s Judge Leicester Adams is the sole candidate for the Electoral Court position. For the Labour Court, four candidates, Tapiwa Cecilia Gandidze, Advocate Bartholomew Ford, Advocate Suzanna Josephine Harvey, and Dawn Millecent Norton, will […]
# Tangible Africa’s three-year partnership with the Basic Education Department and teacher unions has resulted in the training of 40-thousand teachers in coding. The teachers received training in amongst other things, the BOATS and TANKS Apps, between 2022 and 2024. This has led to the formation of coding clubs in schools and increased participation in […]
# The City of Tshwane has established ward committees in all 107 wards to enhance community participation in local governance. These committees are expected to meet quarterly, providing residents a platform to influence decisions on service delivery and development. Council speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana emphasised the ward committees’ role in promoting inclusivity and transparency. Ward 60 […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has intensified enforcement on Albert Street. The route is a notorious hotspot for reckless driving and accidents. This intervention hopes to lead the metro towards immediate improvements in road safety, addressing long-standing concerns of residents. Previously, numerous incidents, including vehicles crashing into homes and pedestrian injuries, plagued the area. […]
# E-hailing drivers in Cape Town have voiced their frustration over difficulties in obtaining operating licenses, risking vehicle impoundment for non-compliance. The Western Cape E-hailing Association has opposed the metro’s impoundment actions. General Secretary Omar Parker highlighted that despite following due process, many drivers have not received permits, while applications continue to be accepted. The […]
# The Western Cape may see an increase in coalition governments within its municipalities following the 2026 local government elections. This trend is influenced by the formation of the government of local unity. During the 2021 local government elections, the province saw an unprecedented 16 out of 30 municipalities that could not get an outright […]
# China’s air pollution cuts have reportedly accelerated global warming. Researchers say reduced aerosols, which previously masked some warming, account for five-percent of the global temperature rise since 1850. China’s industrial boom in the early 2000s is believed to have led to severe pollution, prompting strict air quality regulations. While improving public health, these measures […]
# The Public Servants Association has expressed support for the South African Reserve Bank’s willingness to revisit its inflation target approach. The PSA has long urged the SARB to consider policy shifts to support economic growth and ease financial pressures on consumers. Lower inflation targets could enhance price stability, encourage investment, and improve the SARB’s […]
