# The GOOD Party has raised concerns about the condition of social spaces in municipalities nationally, ahead of the November municipal elections. Secretary-general Brett Herron says poorly maintained parks and public facilities are leaving communities without safe recreational areas. Herron says children’s play equipment is rusting in stagnant sewer water, while sports grounds and football […]
# The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with Africa Skills Village to strengthen artisan training and infrastructure delivery. The partnership will focus on rural districts, small towns and peri-urban areas where accredited training is limited. It will provide workplace exposure, internships, occupational training and recognised qualification pathways. Provincial Infrastructure […]
# Soccer: Orlando Pirates have approached the High Court in Johannesburg to freeze 20.2-million-rand linked to alleged fraud within the club’s finance department. Court papers say a forensic investigation identified 742 suspicious payments and traced 20.2-million-rand in alleged unauthorised diversions between 2016 and 2026. The club says the application is a precautionary measure to preserve […]
# Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says South Africa honours the founding vision of the African Union Development Agency and New Partnership for Africa’s Development to build a prosperous and self-reliant Africa. Speaking at the AUDA-NEPAD Founders Summit in Egypt, Lamola highlighted peace, security and human development as priorities. He says as […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says Eskom should generate enough revenue to sustain its operations, rather than make a profit. Speaking during the party’s provincial manifesto event at Motherwell, Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, Malema argued that electricity is a basic right and should be more affordable. He criticised high electricity costs for poor households, […]
# The Labour Party has outlined key manifesto pledges during a campaign event in Mzinti, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, a month to the local government elections. Acting secretary-general, Gift Antonio, says the party wants to restore reliable basic services, including water, sanitation, electricity and waste removal and create decent jobs. He says that the party proposes safer […]
# Higher Education and Training minister Buti Manamela says he will strengthen oversight following recommendations from the Auditor-General’s office. The recommendations include closer scrutiny of departmental management, governance, appointments, skills funding and learner outcomes. The Minister says corrective action must begin when weaknesses are identified, rather than before the next audit. He has also called […]
# The South African Police Service has promoted one-thousand-965 officers to higher ranks. SAPS says the promotions are the first of about three-thousand planned for this financial year, with a second batch expected by November 1. The promoted members include 201 colonels, 622 lieutenant colonels, 899 captains and 243 warrant officers. Acting National Commissioner Puleng […]
# Soccer: Tickets for the 2026 MTN8 Final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are officially sold out. The final will be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, October 10, with gates opening at two PM. The Premier Soccer League says fans must download their tickets to their mobile phones, as screenshots and printed […]
