# New evidence has emerged in the 1.1-million-rand fraud case against South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, chief financial officer Gronie Hluyo, and businessman Trevor Neethling. The Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Gauteng heard the State obtained 64 gigabytes of material to process before proceedings continue. Prosecutor Moagi Malebati said the defence […]
# AfriForum says privatising municipal debt collection is essential to safeguard water security and service delivery. According to AfriForum’s Lambert de Klerk, municipal debt to water boards exceeds 25.1-billion-rand nationally, with Free State debts reaching 36.5-billion-rand. De Klerk warns continued poor financial management could trigger nationwide water outages within three months. He calls for private […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet ANC leaders to address local government failures. Speaking ahead of a North West provincial government visit, Ramaphosa highlighted municipalities struggling to deliver services, citing Ditsobotla is under administration for the ninth time. Ramaphosa stressed the need to repair and reposition local government. He confirmed ongoing discussions led by Cooperative […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is determined to restore municipalities’ ability to deliver consistent services and uphold citizens’ rights. Speaking in Rustenburg, North West, Ramaphosa cited running water shortages as unacceptable, condemning poor governance, financial mismanagement, and corruption. Ramaphosa emphasised the need for municipalities to efficiently use funds for indigent support, drive inclusive growth, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says national and provincial service delivery discussions aim to strengthen cooperative governance as required by the Constitution. Speaking in Rustenburg, North West, he stressed the need to build an ethical, capable, developmental state. Ramaphosa highlighted the District Development Model as key to ending fragmented governance and funding constraints. He emphasised that […]
# Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s service delivery provincial gatherings are vital for aligning national, provincial, and local leaders. Speaking in Rustenburg, North West during the seventh engagement of its kind, Hlabisa stressed the importance of the District Development Model in breaking silos and improving collaboration. He acknowledged […]
# Roadrunning: The 31st Gun Run takes place in Cape Town this weekend, with over 18-thousand athletes expected. Tomorrow features the 17-kilometre trail run from Oranjezicht and shorter races from Green Point, while Sunday’s 21.1-kilometre half-marathon winds through Green Point, Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton. Road closures will affect key areas between 5am and […]
# The inaugural South Africa Fashion Awards will be held in Sandton, Johannesburg, on the fourth of next month, marking the arrival of the World Fashion Awards in Africa. Legendary designer David Tlale will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Laduma Ngxokolo will be honoured for his global contribution to fashion. Nominees include Thebe Magugu, […]
# Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis have addressed crime challenges in the city, including the lack of a police station in Mfuleni. Hill-Lewis offered 380 square metres of municipal office space for the police to establish a station, with an adjoining plot reserved for a future full facility. Spokesperson […]
