# Carnilinx Tobacco Company has told the Madlanga Commission it is a legitimate, tax-compliant business with no involvement in criminal activity. In an affidavit read by evidence leader Advocate Adila Hassim, the company urged the Commission to rely on primary evidence rather than media reports, saying published extracts may be incomplete or taken out of […]
# The Madlanga Commission has heard that directors of Carnilinx Tobacco Company were misled into believing a legal advisor could influence senior SARS officials. The evidence emerged during testimony linked to suspended Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Feroz Khan. Reading an affidavit, evidence leader Advocate Adila Hassim said the advisor repeatedly claimed to have contacts, including […]
# The Department of Home Affairs says its first two years under the Government of National Unity have delivered major progress in digital transformation. Smart ID services have expanded to 252 bank branches, with plans to reach 750 by year-end. Minister Leon Schreiber says the department also introduced a digital visa system, advanced plans for […]
# The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport expects to complete the rehabilitation of the R553 Golden Highway by mid-September. The project includes road widening, asphalt resurfacing, improved stormwater drainage, upgraded traffic signals and enhanced safety features. Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says the upgrade will improve mobility, road safety and economic activity along […]
# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has vowed to end the long-standing practice of municipalities adopting unfunded budgets. Speaking at the launch of the AGSA–COGTA ten-time-ten Forum, Hlabisa said approving budgets without available funding amounts to misleading the public and undermines service delivery. He calls for coordinated action with the National […]
# Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has warned that municipalities risk losing governance gains ahead of the local government elections in November. Speaking at the launch of the COGTA-AGSA Ten-times-ten Forum in Pretoria, Maluleke said changes in political leadership often lead to regression in municipal performance. She urged voters and political parties to elect capable leaders committed […]
# The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has published new regulations to standardise the deactivation, recycling and reuse of inactive mobile numbers. The amendments aim to protect consumers by giving them adequate notice before numbers are deactivated while ensuring the efficient use of numbering resources. Icasa says the rules will create greater certainty across […]
# South Africa is being urged to strengthen its disaster preparedness as experts warn a powerful El Niño weather pattern is developing. Scientists say the phenomenon could bring severe drought, water shortages, crop losses and higher food prices. While recent La Niña seasons have improved soil moisture, experts stress the country cannot afford complacency. They […]
# Rugby: The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has cautioned motorists of traffic disruptions expected around Ellis Park Stadium tomorrow due to the Springboks and England Test. Roads in New Doornfontein will be closed from tonight, with extensive closures continuing until tomorrow night. Spokesperson Xolani Fihla says officials will be deployed to manage traffic and ensure […]
