# The National Treasury has extended the public comment period for the draft General Public Procurement Regulations 2026, to 15 July. The regulations were published for comment in April to support the implementation of the Public Procurement Act of 2024. Treasury says the extension follows requests from stakeholders and recognises the complexity of the proposed […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association has criticised the Motus Group for retrenching 67 employees amid strong vehicle sales and improved financial performance. MISA says the job cuts were unjustified and not a last resort, arguing that the company failed to meaningfully consider alternatives during consultations. MISA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola maintains that Motus abused retrenchment […]
# Family and friends of Cartrack employee Gcina Dhladhla have gathered in Soweto today for her funeral. The 29-year-old died at Cartrack’s Rosebank offices after she allegedly reported sick before allegedly being required to continue working. The incident has sparked widespread public outrage and renewed calls for accountability. Protesters have since demonstrated outside Cartrack’s headquarters, […]
# Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara says rapid population growth continues to place pressure on housing, infrastructure and basic services across the province. Presenting the department’s 2026/27 budget, Motara highlighted achievements including the acquisition of land for future developments. Despite fiscal constraints, the department has allocated 5.5 -billion-rand towards housing delivery, informal settlement upgrades, […]
# The eThekwini Municipality has announced extensive road closures ahead of tomorrow’s Comrades Marathon. Approximately 21-thousand-600 runners and an estimated 65-thousand spectators take part in the iconic up-run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Key routes including Dr Pixley KaSeme Street, Joseph Nduli Road, sections of the N3, M13 and R103 will be closed and reopened after […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, together with Gun Free South Africa, are launching the Gun Free Gauteng Campaign today, to combat the growing spread of firearms and gun-related crime. The initiative follows recent deadly shootings, including the Cleveland informal settlement tragedy in Johannesburg where 12 people were killed. The campaign […]
# Road running: Defending Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana is focused on retaining his title when approximately 22-thousand runners tackle the 50th up-run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday. Speaking in Durban, Dijana said winning begins with preparation and mental strength developed during training. Fellow contender Edward Mothibi says he remains focused on achieving his […]
# The African Transformation Movement Member of Parliament Vuyo Zungula has criticised president Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to halt Parliament’s impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal. Speaking to SABC News, Zungula says it is disappointing that the president appears unwilling to be held accountable, despite previously indicating he would subject himself to […]
# Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has praised regional law enforcement cooperation following the arrest of a third suspect linked to the murder of a couple in the Kruger National Park last month. The 26-year-old Mozambican national was arrested in Zimbabwe after fleeing across the border. Two suspects and the couple’s stolen vehicle were […]
