# Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the development of 237 new social housing units in the inner city, following Council’s approval to release the Fruit and Veg site near District Six. The three-thousand-300-square-metre property will host 375 residential units overall, including retail space. Hill-Lewis says the project forms part of the City’s affordable […]
# The DA is calling for Defence and Military Veterans minister Angie Motshekga to be fired for defending SANDF chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, after his unsanctioned diplomacy in Iran. The party’s Chris Hattingh says by endorsing his misconduct, Motshekga undermined civilian oversight of the military. The DA believes her shielding of Maphwanya, who pledged political ties […]
# The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will lead a week long Outward Selling Mission to Nigeria and Ghana starting from Monday. The mission is aimed at boosting South Africa’s trade footprint. Fifteen local companies, supported through the Export Marketing and Investment Assistance scheme, will participate. The programme includes trade seminars, business-to-business meetings, and […]
# The Association of Regional Magistrates of Southern Africa is demanding a 34-percent salary hike recommended by the Independent Remuneration Commission. The Gauteng High Court struck the association’s urgent bid off the roll after the Presidency’s late filing, which escalated tensions. The association argues that magistrates, earning 45-thousand-to-55-thousand-rand monthly, are underpaid compared to Members of […]
# Cricket: Former Finance minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed chair of the 15-member Local Organising Committee Board for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia as the first ODI World Cup in the region since 2003. Amongst the board members are Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, […]
# The DA in Tshwane has called for the re-establishment of the City’s energy task team and the procurement of a transactional adviser for Pretoria West and Rooiwal power stations. DA Tshwane leader Cilliers Brink warns that without these steps, the City offers independent power producers little more than confusion. He accuses the ActionSA/ANC coalition […]
# The National Lottery operator, ITHUBA, has dismissed social media claims suggesting only Absa and FNB clients win big prizes. ITHUBA says draws are conducted fairly, audited independently, and cannot be influenced. It explains that while 60-percent of tickets are bought via banks, this reflects digital growth, not bias. Since 2015, ITHUBA has contributed over […]
# The Limpopo Transport Department has confirmed that the R71 at Magoebaskloof is now open after a bus accident involving a Department of Education vehicle carrying 39 special school learners and staff. A total of 35 people were injured, two adults and two children seriously, while the rest sustained minor injuries. Patients were taken to […]
# The Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane has praised SAPS for arresting five learners and a parent involved in disruptions at the Tsakane Secondary School. This follows incidents included bullying, intimidation, vandalism, and threats with knives. Chiloane condemned the violence, stressing schools must remain safe learning spaces. The department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona says police […]
