# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has urged members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union to strengthen unity as the union holds its 13th National Congress in Boksburg. The congress has brought together hundreds of delegates to discuss organisational, political and socio-economic issues affecting workers and the country. The premier says a united […]
# Brand South Africa CEO Neville Matjie says Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup performance is strengthening the country’s global image and proving that negativity cannot undermine national resilience. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Matjie stressed that the team’s success has placed South Africa in the international spotlight, opening discussions on trade, tourism and investment. He added […]
# City Power has condemned the hostage ordeal of three contracted electricians held during repairs at a mini substation in Ennerdale This marks the third such incident in less than two weeks. The utility says the workers were blocked and held by residents demanding electricity connections before being released unharmed after intervention by Johannesburg Metro […]
# ActionSA says it is deeply concerned about Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s reported move to halt funds to the City of Johannesburg. The party blames the ANC-led administration under mayor Dada Morero for financial mismanagement, citing debts to Eskom and Rand Water. ActionSA’s Mpumi Edward says the situation threatens service delivery and calls for accountability […]
# The United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa says its survival over nearly three decades is the result of consistency in values, leadership and engagement with communities rather than access to resources. Addressing delegates at its Sixth National Congress in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, Holomisa said the party has long championed good governance, anti-corruption efforts […]
# The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says South Africa’s immigration debate must be guided by facts not misinformation. Speaking during an online rally opposing Tuesday’s shutdown, the foundation said migrants account for about four-percent of the country’s population and are not the primary cause of pressure on public services. The foundation’s anti-racism manager, Rethabile Ratsomo, says […]
# Electricity and Energy deputy minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, says electricity has been fully restored in Ceres and the Witzenberg area after severe storm damage in May. Winds of up to 160-kilometres-an-hour destroyed twelve 132-kilovolt pylons, disrupting Eskom’s network. Graham-Maré thanked residents for their patience and praised Eskom teams, local businesses, farmers and government partners for […]
# Johannesburg civil group Joburg Crisis Alliance says the city has entered a state of governance failure and is calling for national government intervention. The group cites reports that the National Treasury may withhold funding after the city adopted an unfunded budget. It also points to claims that the Johannesburg Roads Agency has grounded parts […]
# Soccer: Sport, arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has promised Bafana Bafana a five-million-rand bonus for every FIFA World Cup knockout victory, following their historic 1-nil win over South Korea. The incentive starts with that victory, meaning another win against Canada would take the team’s bonus to ten-million-rand. Bafana face co-hosts Canada at 9pm […]
