# The GOOD Party has remembered celebrated jazz photographer, Rashid Lombard, for his commitment to inclusivity and development. Lombard has been described as a cultural icon and founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. The 74-year-old helped elevate Cape Town’s global profile while creating local opportunities. A recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga in […]
# Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s waiting for an inflation report from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and the Reserve Bank before forming a view on possible changes to South Africa’s inflation-targeting framework. The committee and the Reserve bank is reviewing the current three- to six-percent target, unchanged since 2000. Reserve Bank Governor […]
# AfriForum has slammed the NPA for removing 81-year-old Hendrik Venter’s murder case from the court roll, pending further investigations. Venter was killed on his Kuruman farm last year. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says the release of the accused is a disgraceful failure of justice. Broodryk blames prosecutorial delays and forensic backlogs, demanding urgent corrective action. […]
# The director-general in the Department of Water and Sanitation, Sean Phillips, says South Africa is on the brink of a severe water crisis, with ageing infrastructure, weak governance, and underinvestment fueling concerns. This comes as residents nationwide are experiencing dry taps and unreliable water supplies. He warns that urgent action is needed to prevent […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi will unveil a tamper-proof, smart number plate system today at Nasrec Expo Centre. The new plates feature forensic QR codes, tamper-evident decals, and a digitised back-end portal to combat vehicle theft, fraud, and cloning. G-Fleet vehicles will pilot the system over six months before a full rollout. The initiative aims […]
# Renowned South African jazz photographer and political photojournalist Rashid Lombard has passed away. The 74-year-old was a recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver. Lombard founded the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, boosting tourism and creating jobs. He was celebrated for using the festival to promote inclusivity and development. Over 500-thousand of his […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union has condemned the violent attack on SAPS officers during a drug-related operation in Westbury, Johannesburg. Officers were pelted with stones and bottles after arresting a suspect, forcing them to withdraw. POPCRU spokesperson Richard Mamabolo praised the police for exercising restraint and urged the community to engage constructively, […]
# Government has strongly condemned a deadly shootout between illegal miners and the police in Riverlea, Johannesburg, which left at least one person dead. Government says that such lawlessness endangers communities and law enforcement. Citizens are urged to cooperate and report criminal activity. Officials stressed that violence has no place in society and called for […]
# Government has strongly condemned violent protests at Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus in the Eastern Cape, after the release on bail of acting residence manager Manelisi Mampana, charged in a student’s fatal shooting. Protesters barricaded the N2 highway with burning tyres, disrupting services and endangering lives. While government supports the right to protest, it […]
