# The Association for Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa is calling for a National Water Pollution Fund. Association chairperson Ramateu Monyokolo warns worsening pollution threatens long-term water security. Monyokolo cites failing infrastructure, industrial waste and illegal dumping as key drivers. He stressed that the proposed fund would finance clean-up efforts and upgrades, while […]
# The Madlanga Commission chairperson, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has raised concerns over easy corruption risks in municipal procurement processes. Addressing the issue during the testimony of Tshwane Metro Chief of Police Yolande Faro’s testimony, Madlanga said that inconsistencies in bid documents between submission and adjudication point to possible impropriety and manipulation. Madlanga warned that officials may […]
# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection will be distributed to 350 high-burden health facilities after the launch. A total of 37-thousand-920 doses have arrived from Ireland. The drug, developed by Gilead Sciences, aims to expand prevention options and improve adherence. Motsoaledi says it is expected to benefit vulnerable groups, including […]
# Border Management Authority Commissioner Michael Masiapato says the ten-day Easter cross-border operations will officially conclude tomorrow, with a full report expected over the weekend. Masiapato emphasised that border management remains a 24/7 function, continuing beyond the operation. While the demobilisation phase begins, lessons learned during the operation will be incorporated to strengthen border security […]
# Tshwane Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro has denied knowledge of service level and land tender agreements, including one with El Shaddai Security Services. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Commissioner Sandile Khumalo questioned her lack of knowledge despite being on leave when the agreements were signed by an acting official. Faro said she had also […]
# The Pension Funds Adjudicator has warned retirement funds and administrators to respond to member complaints or face legal action. Adjudicator Lebogang Mogashoa says many funds ignore investigations or delay responses. He has now invoked Section 30-J of the Pension Funds Act, allowing summons and subpoenas against non-compliant entities. Failure to comply could result in […]
# The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has extended the deadline for retrenchment consultations at its ferrochrome smelters to tomorrow. This follows a request from Eskom, which is working to finalise a 62-cents-per-kilowatt-hour electricity tariff deal aimed at preventing plant closures. The process affects approximately one-thousand-500 employees. Despite suspended operations at some smelters since April 2025, workers […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says the government will act decisively to restore the rule of law at Knoflokskraal in the Western Cape. The minister detailed a structured response to years of unlawful occupation, intimidation, and alleged criminal activity, including illegal land sales. A coordinated approach will now focus on containment, social […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority plans to oppose bail for suspended Gauteng Organised Crime sergeant Fannie Nkosi next week at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. Nkosi was arrested last week following a police raid in his Pretoria house. NPA’s Lumka Mahanjana says he faces charges including defeating the ends of justice, possession of illegal ammunition, […]
