# Former Department of Social Development communications head Lumka Oliphant says her dismissal amounts to victimisation. In a detailed statement, Oliphant alleged political interference, corruption, and intimidation within the department under minister Sisisi Tolashe. Oliphant told Newzroom Afrika that black professionals are silenced and purged for challenging executives, adding that she refuses to regret speaking […]
# The DA has reiterated its call for the Security Cluster to present a joint action plan by 31 October to address what it calls the collapse of South Africa’s criminal justice system. DA Justice spokesperson Glynnis Breytenbach says corruption and inefficiency have allowed criminals to act with impunity, crippling growth and jobs. She says […]
# Archbishop Thabo Makgoba says reports from Anglican bishops nationwide show strong backing for the National Dialogue, particularly in communities hardest hit by service delivery failures. Speaking in Cape Town, Archbishop Makgoba urged South Africans to attend local dialogues, describing the process as a ray of hope against corruption, incompetence, and under-development. The Archbishop stressed […]
# Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will announce the state of readiness for the 2025 National Senior Certificate Examinations today. Department spokesperson Terence Khala says the minister will reveal candidate numbers, exam centre distribution, learner support measures, and system preparedness. He says the briefing will address identified threats and mitigation strategies as the country prepares […]
# The City of Cape Town has handed over 30 new homes to beneficiaries of the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project, part of a 140-million-rand initiative to deliver 273 state-subsidised homes by June 2026. Mayoral committee member for Human Settlements, Carl Pophaim, praised the progress stating that the City selects beneficiaries in line with its Housing […]
# AfriForum says president Cyril Ramaphosa admitted under oath that Sections 19(2), (3), and (4) of the Expropriation Act are unconstitutional, allowing expropriation before landowners can challenge in court. AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel welcomes the admission but argues only Parliament can amend the law. He calls for the Act to be declared unconstitutional or returned […]
# The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union has wished all matric candidates success as the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams begin. Sadtu praised learners and teachers for their resilience following Covid-19 disruptions during their early schooling years. Sadtu spokesperson Nomusa Cembi has urged communities to protect schools from protests and violence, ensure safe transport, and […]
# The DA in Gauteng is demanding that premier Panyaza Lesufi reveal the reasons behind the suspension of Gauteng Health Head of Department Lesiba Malotana. DA Health spokesperson Jack Bloom says the public deserves to know whether the action relates to corruption allegations. Bloom suspects Malotana may have failed a lifestyle audit and insists all […]
# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi has condemned patients exploiting the public healthcare system by collecting duplicate medications from multiple clinics. Motsoaledi says the practice undermines healthcare integrity and diverts resources from those in need. His remarks follow a Limpopo bus crash where bottles of medication were found, prompting investigations into their origin and legality. The […]
