# AfriForum is calling on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister, Dion George to investigate South African National Parks after the High Court in Pretoria scrapped a one-billion-rand IT contract deemed unlawful. The deal, awarded to a politically connected businessman, bypassed tender rules. AfriForum’s Marais de Vaal says this undermines conservation efforts and called for […]
# Diesel prices could drop by up to 94-cents-per-litre next month, potentially reaching their lowest levels in three years. The Central Energy Fund says the anticipated decreases are attributed to declining global oil prices and a strengthening rand, which has appreciated over ten-percent since mid-April. It is expected that diesel prices will reduce between 74- […]
# Animal welfare groups are encouraging South Africans to adopt rescue dogs instead of buying pets ahead of World Rescue Dog Day today. FOUR PAWS’ Fiona Miles says over four-million animals are homeless, however adoption offers them safe heavens to call home. Miles says every adoption eases shelter pressure and changes lives. She emphasised that […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has landed in Paris this morning for a working visit to strengthen South Africa-France ties. The visit will focus on boosting trade and investment, following recent diplomatic talks by International Relations minister Ronald Lamola. Mashatile will attend the SA-France Investment Conference and meet French president Emmanuel Macron. France has committed […]
# Forum for South Africa says it is deeply disturbed by the National Prosecuting Authority’s decision not to prosecute the rape case of 7-year-old Cwecwe. The group blames police delays and contaminated evidence, saying justice has failed. FOSA leader Tebogo Mashilompane insists the child was examined and confirmed raped by a doctor. He says that […]
# Standard and Poor’s has affirmed South Africa’s credit ratings at sub-investment grade BB for foreign currency, and BB for local currency. Experts say the outlook remains positive, reflecting hope for a future upgrade if reforms continue. Despite fiscal consolidation efforts, risks like slow growth and rising debt, projected to average 80-percent of gross domestic […]
# The Police Ministry has condemned the brutal killing of eight people in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, calling it a horrific act of violence. It’s understood the shooting took place on Friday night at U-section in the Durban township. The events leading up to the shooting is unknown. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says Police minister Senzo Mchunu […]
# The MK Party has intensified calls for mandatory lifestyle audits and full asset declarations for all judiciary members. This follows the Office of the Chief Justice suspending three officials amid a Hawks investigation into fraud and corruption. The MK Party warns of an alarming culture of judicial misconduct threatening South Africa’s legal system, and […]
# NotInMyName International says it is dismayed by the National Prosecuting Authority’s decision not to prosecute a rape case involving a seven-year-old girl in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. The organisation calls for a transparent review of the investigation, insisting justice must not be deferred. The group says this decision reflects systemic failure to protect […]
