# Agri Western Cape and the Garden Route District Municipality have confirmed two new foot-and-mouth disease cases on a cattle farm in Oudtshoorn. Authorities say the farm is under quarantine, with biosecurity measures and vehicle checkpoints in place. Officials warn the outbreak remains a concern, with several farms in nearby Mossel Bay already affected. Efforts […]
# The South African Communist Party central committee member, Alex Mashilo, has called for level-headedness and discipline amid local government elections campaign preparations. The SACP is contesting the elections against its alliance partner, the ANC, for the first time. Mashilo stressed that elections should not overshadow the broader goals of the party and its alliance […]
# Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi, has condemned employers, who continue with retrenchments in the current economic climate, as job scarcity and rising unemployment escalates. Speaking during Workers’ Day Celebrations at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, Losi warns that job losses are deepening inequality, and emphasised urgent intervention is needed to protect workers and […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has called for stronger social and economic justice to ensure dignity and equality for all South Africans. Speaking at the Workers’ Day rally in Limpopo, Mashatile honoured workers who fought for rights under difficult conditions. Mashatile called for a fair South Africa where labour is respected and workers benefit from […]
# The Department of Home Affairs has suspended two senior officials after detecting artificial intelligence-generated false references in the new immigration revised white paper. A Chief Director and a Director linked to the drafting process face disciplinary action. The department has appointed independent law firms to investigate and review past policy documents. While the reference […]
# The Congress of the People has called on South Africans, especially the youth, to register and vote in the 4 November local government elections. Acting General Secretary Erick Mohlapamaswi says active participation is key to accountable governance. Mohlapamaswi highlighted service delivery failures and pledged reforms focused on job creation, anti-corruption measures and improved basic […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says Johannesburg, like many cities across the country, is facing significant service delivery challenges. Speaking at the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council meeting in Ekurhuleni, Ramaphosa said the government is engaging with key stakeholders to identify solutions and provide necessary support to the City. The intervention aims to address ongoing issues affecting […]
# Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has encouraged citizens dissatisfied with poor service delivery to use the upcoming local government elections to effect change. The elections are scheduled for 4 November 2026, and will see councils across the country chosen to drive service delivery and development. He says the polls will give […]
# ActionSA has welcomed a High Court ruling declaring parts of the City of Cape Town’s 2025/2026 tariffs unlawful. The judgment found charges linked to cleaning levies and fixed water and sewage tariffs invalid. ActionSA criticised the DA-led administration, warning residents now face legal costs. The party urged the City not to appeal, but to […]
