# South Africa’s illicit alcohol market is now worth 25.1-billion-rand, costing the country 16.5-billion-rand in lost tax revenue. Nearly one in five alcoholic drinks sold, is illegal, driven by large-scale counterfeiting and weak enforcement. The Drinks Federation of South Africa warns this undermines the economy, public health, and legitimate businesses. Many illegal products contain harmful […]
# The African Development Bank has approved a 2.5-billion-rand loan to the City of Johannesburg. The funding is for critical urban infrastructure upgrades in electricity, water, sanitation, and waste management. This first direct subnational loan in Africa will benefit over 6 million residents, reduce losses, and improve service delivery. The project aims to create 2-thousand-869 […]
# The Tshwane metro says the Temba water treatment plant remains out of commission after a sewer discharge contaminated the Apies River. This river feeds the Leeukraal Dam, which is the plant’s main water source. Affected areas include Dilopye, Renstown, Hammanskraal West, Suurman, and Refentse. City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says roaming water tankers are supplying […]
# South Africa is gearing up for the Guinness World Record for the biggest braai. The current title belongs to Uruguay, which grilled 16.5 tonnes of meat in 2017. On Heritage Day, 24 September, Castle Lager and Big Save are firing up plans to play host to the World’s Biggest Braai. To kick things off, […]
# In Kenya’s Marereni region, mangrove loss has worsened coastal erosion, depleted fish stocks, and undermined livelihoods. A U.S.-based nonprofit organisation, Seatrees, are restoring mangroves through its marine biodiversity credit programme. The project supports over 600 community members, providing income through nurseries and conservation. With scientific monitoring and community engagement, they’ve planted 190-thousand trees, boosting […]
# The DA is alarmed that none of KwaZulu-Natal’s six provincial air quality monitoring stations are operational, with repairs delayed for years. The government reportedly has no data on the health impacts of poor air quality on communities, despite widespread health concerns. The party says, this neglect violates the constitutional right to a safe environment. […]
# The DA has questioned why 24 of Gauteng’s 145 police stations lack holding cells. The party believes that it undermines efforts to combat serious crime. Police officers reportedly travel long distances to detain suspects, delaying investigations and weakening police effectiveness. The DA’s Crezane Bosch said stations without cells, such as Mohlakeng, Cleveland, and Akasia, rank […]
# The DA Gauteng has launched its ‘Did You Know?’ budget campaign to inform residents how their taxes are being spent ahead of this month’s budget vote. The party says the campaign will expose financial mismanagement under premier Panyaza Lesufi, including e-toll debt payments, municipal bailouts, and budget deficits. Shadow MEC for Finance, Ruhan Robinson, […]
# KwaZulu-Natal will now be able to access Western Cape resources during major natural disasters. This follows after a new memorandum of understanding was signed between the two provinces. KZN Public Works MEC Martin Meyer and Western Cape’s Tertuis Simmers signed the agreement in Musgrave to strengthen cooperation and protect key infrastructure from floods. KZN […]
