# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Human Settlements says administrative failures at the National Home Builders Registration Council that led to the George building collapse, are regrettable. Speaking in Parliament on the tragedy’s first anniversary, chairperson Nocks Seabi, urged swift prosecution of the developer who bypassed processes. He stressed that officials must be held accountable and […]
# The Lady Frere Magistrate’s Court has withdrawn charges against an Eastern Cape mother accused of killing a 65-year-old man who allegedly raped her disabled daughter. The incident occurred last month in Cacadu. Premier Oscar Mabuyane welcomed the court’s decision, calling it a case of defence, not murder. He praised the mother’s actions as protective, […]
# Consulting Engineers South Africa has warned that the proposed Office of the Engineer-General could add unnecessary bureaucracy and costs without solving South Africa’s infrastructure woes. CESA CEO Chris Campbell has questioned its effectiveness and capacity to bring meaningful change. Campbell highlights issues including corruption, vandalism, and skill shortages as key obstacles. He has urged […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition Department will impose safeguard duties on hot-rolled steel imports following the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa’s final recommendation. Duties will start at 13-percent in year one, eleven-percent in year two, and nine-percent in year three. The department says that the move aims to protect local producers from a […]
# AfriForum has welcomed premier Mandla Ndlovu’s findings on the overpriced purchase of 22 laptops by the Mpumalanga Education Department for two-million-rand. The civic group, which raised the alarm through the Promotion of Access to Information Act, says the premier confirmed irregularities and a cover-up. AfriForum’s Alana Bailey says action including cost recovery, blacklisting, and […]
# Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a Request for Proposals to appoint a terminal operator for a multi-purpose terminal at Durban’s Maydon Wharf. The 25-year concession involves designing, funding, constructing, operating, maintaining, and transferring a facility to handle fresh produce and compatible break-bulk cargo. Covering approximately 145 hectares with 15 berths, the precinct handles […]
# The DA says its pressure on Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has led to the appointment of a planning tribunal to address development plans and objections. The DA’s Siobhan Muller says the delay caused a serious backlog and frustrated developers. The appointments made from existing mayoral committee members end a six-month wait. She called for […]
# Public Works minister Dean Macpherson will commemorate the first anniversary of the George building collapse today. The tragedy claimed 35 lives and injured 28 others. Ahead of the ceremony at George Town Hall, Macpherson will privately brief victims’ families on investigative progress. The Department of Public Works is also finalising a report on professional […]
# The DA has condemned the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency for paying over seven-million-rand to 37 board members while missing six key targets. The DA’s Mike Moriarty says this is wasteful spending amid rising unemployment. Moriarty called on MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, to review all economic entities under his department […]
