# Electricity and Energy deputy minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, says skills development is vital to the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan. Graham-Maré says the plan aims to create 25-thousand jobs by 2030 through industrialisation and training. The minister says a key initiative is the Energy and Water Sector Education Training Authority’s PowerUp platform, developed with GreenCape […]
# Western Cape MEC of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, says disaster teams remain on high alert as cold and wet weather continues across the province. Bredell says flood-prone areas remain at risk, as Level 4 warnings for damaging waves and Level 2 alerts for rain and wind stay in effect. […]
# KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli says youth unemployment in the province remains a challenge. Ntuli announced a public-private partnership with MTN to boost digital access through 130 new 4G and 5G sites, especially in rural areas. This includes free 5G at clinics, courts, and libraries. The premier says that empowering youth through internet access and […]
# The High Court in Milimani has suspended the Communications Authority of Kenya’s directive blocking live coverage of demonstrations. This comes after 16 people died in fresh protests marking the anniversary of a deadly tax bill protests, and the death of political blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody. Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the order […]
# The South African Human Rights Commission has released a policy brief asking urgent action against organised syndicates sabotaging water infrastructure. The brief outlines legal and policy tools available to combat the growing threat posed by water mafias. It calls for classifying water-related crimes as national priority offences, stronger SAPS action, prosecutions, and critical infrastructure […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and transformation. Addressing the National Council of Provinces, Ramaphosa highlighted the equity equivalent programme as an innovative solution for foreign-owned companies unable to meet local ownership targets. Ramaphosa said the model allows global firms to contribute meaningfully to transformation and redress. He warned […]
# The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development alongside the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will host a national dialogue today at Freedom Park in Pretoria, marking the 70th anniversary of the Freedom Charter. Under the theme From Charter to Constitution – Bridging Generations, the event features youth-led panels and a constitutional pledge. It […]
# Build One South Africa has demanded an urgent audit of policing capacity after Police minister Senzo Mchunu revealed a shortage of two-thousand-344 detectives nationwide. BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane says this gap is fueling crime, with cases going cold and criminals walking free. The Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are worst affected. He is calling for […]
# The Government of National Unity has adopted a Medium-Term Development Plan. Addressing the National Council of Provinces president Cyril Ramaphosa said the plan’s success depends on collaboration between government, business, labour, and civil society. Ramaphosa explained that social compacts through master plans have already boosted industries like automotive, sugar, and textiles. He emphasised that […]
