# South Africa is commemorating National Child Protection Week from today, highlighting children’s rights under the Constitution and Children’s Act. Since 1997, the campaign has aimed to raise awareness and stop abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Led by the Department of Social Development with support from civil society and government, the week seeks to make a […]
# COSATU has called for a 50-basispoint repo rate cut as the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meets today. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says with falling inflation and workers burdened by debt and rising living costs, the economy needs relief. Despite 44-billion-rand unlocked through pension reforms, most workers remain indebted. He emphasised that a […]
# The City of Tshwane has partnered with the South African Revenue Service to boost its Reclaim Our City by-law enforcement operations. This follows a strategic meeting with SARS and the Inter-Agency Working Group on Illicit Trade. The collaboration aims to combat illegal businesses and protect residents. The partnership will also support city governance, reduce […]
# Standing Committee on Public Accounts chairperson Songezo Zibi says the suspension of Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo signals a rogue institution. Letsoalo was placed on special leave during a Special Investigating Unit probe into alleged financial mismanagement and corruption. Zibi revealed to Newzroom Afrika that Letsoalo had never appear before the finance committee. […]
# Carletonville District Hospital hosts a Mother’s Day event today themed Motherhood Beyond Biology, aiming to address the stigma surrounding infertility. The Gauteng Health Department says many women silently suffer from anxiety and depression linked to infertility. Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the event offers a safe space to support and inform women about fertility options […]
# Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane is leading South Africa’s delegation to the UN-Habitat Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, today. The two day session resumes to align UN-Habitat’s planning cycle and adopt people-centred smart city guidelines. Simelane will join a panel on adequate housing and meet international leaders to boost global cooperation. South Africa previously sponsored […]
# Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, made its debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange yesterday, ahead of its official demerger from Anglo American end of May. Speaking to the SABC News, Valterra chief financial officer Sayurie Naidoo says the move marks a significant step in the company’s transition. She emphasised Valterra’s commitment to growth, […]
# The Union Against Hunger has attributed South Africa’s escalating hunger crisis to governmental inaction and policy failures. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, the union’s member of the steering committee, Busiso Moyo, highlighted that millions face daily hunger, with children being disproportionately affected. Moyo criticised the state’s lack of leadership in addressing food insecurity. He called […]
# Cape Forum is urging the court and media to highlight the role of drug abuse, especially tik, as the sentencing procedures of Kelly Smith and her co-accused continues at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay. They were found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking of Smith’s young daughter, Joslin. Cape Forum’s […]
