# Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, will lead her Department’s delegation in a workshop with Standard Bank today. The department’s spokesperson Litha Mpondwana says the workshop aims to deepen collaboration in enhancing state capacity in planning, monitoring, and evaluation, while supporting the implementation of the Medium-Term Development Plan for […]
# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has welcomed the Presidential Support Package for accelerating the city’s service delivery war room. This comes as Johannesburg prepares to host the G20 summit in November. Morero said the war room’s coordinated response structure is tackling systemic failures and improving accountability. The mayor says the city’s turnaround plan has been […]
# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the city’s investment pipeline could strengthen ties with G20 nations. In his State of the City Address, he highlighted China’s interest in industrial parks and youth-driven job creation in Alexandra. He also pointed to Germany’s support for sewage and water systems in reducing pollution, and Brazil and Russia’s roles […]
# The DA in Johannesburg has submitted motions of no confidence against mayor Dada Morero and speaker Nobuhle Mthembu. DA caucus leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku says the city is collapsing under their leadership, citing service delivery failures, mismanagement, and a lack of transparency. She is calling on all councillors to support the motion and restore accountability […]
# The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union has challenged Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube’s claim that 90-percent of public schools are in good condition. Sadtu spokesperson Nomusa Cembi argues that many schools still face significant infrastructure issues, including inadequate toilets and classrooms. Speaking to SABC News, Cembi emphasised that these challenges contradict Gwarube’s assessment, highlighting […]
# The DA has urged Water and Sanitation minister, Penny Majodina, to request an immediate Auditor-General investigation into the eleven-billion-rand cost increase of Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Budgeted at eight-billion-rand in 2008, the DA’s Stephen Moore says the costs have escalated to 53.3-billion-rand. He warns that these overruns could jeopardise water […]
# The South African Reserve Bank and the Bank for International Settlements have launched the 2025 G20 TechSprint initiative in Johannesburg. The competition invites global innovators to develop scalable digital solutions that enhance trust and integrity in the financial system, focusing on digital identity and cross-border credit data sharing. SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago emphasised the […]
# The City of Ekurhuleni has met with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union to address concerns over pre-dismissal notices issued to nearly 400 Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in the illegal strike on 19 March. SAMWU requested more time for officers to respond, and the City agreed to extend the deadline to Friday. […]
# Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has called for the swift arrest of suspects linked to the murder of 30-year-old prosecutor Elona Sombulula, who was fatally shot in Mtentu, Eastern Cape. Kubayi says Sombulula murder last week may be linked to complex cases he was handling. The funeral will be held on 17 May. She emphasised […]
