# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya says climate change is hitting vulnerable communities hardest, with poor households most affected by flooding, heat and infrastructure damage. Speaking at the Climate Action Support Project launch, Moya stressed that local climate responses must prioritise resilience, dignity and fairness. Moya says municipalities must focus on mitigation and preparedness, reducing risks […]
# Suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been denied bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. He faces charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice and illegal possession of ammunition and a stun grenade. Magistrate Thandi Theledi ruled Nkosi’s release would undermine trust in the justice system, and he may interfere with witnesses. She […]
# The South African Motor Body Repairers Association warns that increasing vehicle write-offs may be reaching a risk point. National director Juan Hanekom says this trend could flood the market with damaged vehicles, as these cars could find there way back on the roads, raising safety concerns with some cars written off at just 35-percent […]
# University of the Witwatersrand scientists have developed South Africa’s first air-quality alert app to warn Johannesburg residents of rising pollution levels. The app uses data from hundreds of monitoring stations to send real-time alerts and health advice to residents. The development follows reports of increased respiratory issues and a strong sulphur smell across the […]
# South African Airways management is appearing before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport today to present its latest financial results and audit findings. This follows the resignation of group CEO John Lamola and three non-executive directors earlier this month. Members of Parliament are scrutinising the airline’s sustainability despite recent reported profits. The Auditor-General is also […]
# The Madlanga Commission’s Sesi Baloyi has questioned Tshwane chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi on why he did not open a fraud investigation despite evidence of irregularities. Mnisi said he lacked prima facie grounds at the time to escalate the matter. Baloyi argued procurement reports indicated irregularities suggesting possible fraud. Mnisi conceded the findings but […]
# Tshwane chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi has defended his interpretation of a message from suspended SAPS sergeant Fannie Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission. Commissioner Sesi Baloyi questioned a text stating “when you grow, I grow as well,” suggesting it implied a linked business interest. Mnisi insisted he understood it as friendship and mutual support, […]
# The Border Management Authority says it will work with law enforcement agencies to crack down on corruption at ports of entry. Commissioner Michael Masiapato says a coordinated approach is needed to tackle allegations of officials involved in smuggling and other crimes. The authority has emphasised that the launch intensifies its anti-corruption drive and urged […]
# Tshwane chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi has been questioned at the Madlanga Commission over WhatsApp messages and images of weapons allegedly sent to him. Mnisi said the pictures were forwarded by a friend’s status and claimed they related to his interest in sport shooting. Evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson challenged inconsistencies in his explanation. He […]
