# AfriForum has raised serious concerns over government’s intention to extend the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa’s mandate beyond 2026. AfriForum’s Lambert de Klerk argues the association has failed to enforce compliance since 2018. He warns the extension risks enabling corruption and vows to push for reforms and independent oversight:
# The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into alleged efforts to halt Truth and Reconciliation Commission investigations, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Judge Justice Sisi Khampepe, is considering a preliminary timetable. Witness statements, and other evidence are expected by 10 October 2025, with oral hearings set for 10 November. TRC spokesperson Lionel Adendorf, says the commissioners […]
# The Gauteng Education Department has confirmed that a Grade 8 learner at Qalabotjha Secondary School in Vlakfontein, Johannesburg South, died yesterday morning after collapsing at school. The Department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona says psychosocial support will be deployed to assist students, staff, and the bereaved family. Mabona says MEC Matome Chiloane has sent condolences to […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has cautiously welcomed South Africa’s 0.8-percent gross domestic product growth between April and June 2025, up from 0.1-percent between January and March. Gains were seen in mining, trade, and manufacturing, but construction declined. The federation warns growth may be short-lived due to US tariff hikes and rising […]
# The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has voiced deep concern after five Crime Prevention Wardens were injured in a violent attack in Daveyton on Sunday. Armed assailants, reportedly carrying high-caliber weapons including an AK-47, opened fire during a routine patrol. The Committee chairperson Bandile Masuku has stressed the urgent need for better […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has presented its submission on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill to Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance. The Bill underpins the Two Pot Pension Reforms, which have released over 56-billion-rand to 3.5-million workers since September 2024. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says proposals include access to full savings for retrenched […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Government will host a seminar focusing on the role of subnational and regional government in global governance in Sandton today. The event will explore urban challenges including traffic congestion, housing, and flooding, while highlighting climate action, funding models, and digital transformation. Panellists from government and African countries, including Namibia and Mozambique, […]
# Aviation IT solutions provider SITA has launched ‘SITA Connect Fly’, a managed connectivity service designed to modernise airline passenger handling. The system replaces outdated networks, cutting costs, boosting cyber protection and reducing delays. Fully integrated with SITA’s check-in and self-service systems, it enables faster, more reliable boarding and smoother journeys. Airlines worldwide can now […]
# The City of Cape Town has recruited over 700 newly graduated Metro Police officers in crime fighting efforts across 93 wards. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says each ward will receive dedicated officers to strengthen neighbourhood policing and build closer ties with SAPS and community watch groups. He told SABC News the initiative marks a major […]
