# The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa is urging stronger measures to combat water pollution. The association says it supports the Water Anti-Pollution Forum and calls on municipalities, industries, and communities to comply with wastewater disposal regulations. It warns that poor water quality threatens health, food security, and economic growth. It […]
# The City of Joburg’s Section 79 Finance Committee has adopted a policy to welcome public submissions, enhancing transparency and accountability. The commitee’s chair, Mpumi Edward, says key priorities include ICT transformation, fair revenue collection, and accountable financial governance. The committee urges residents and businesses to submit concerns, ensuring financial decisions align with community needs. […]
# ActionSA has welcomed the Public Protector’s progress in investigating Human Settlement minister Thembi Simelane’s alleged 575-thousand-rand loan from VBS-linked Gundo Wealth Solutions. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip says the party condemns his December reshuffle, moving Simelane from Justice to Human Settlements Department, as an attempt to shield her. He has called for accountability as the party […]
# The EFF in Gauteng has condemned the Emfuleni Local Municipality for returning over 636-million-rand in unspent Municipal Infrastructure Grant funds to the National Treasury. The party blames ANC-led mismanagement, corruption, and incompetence for failing to utilise funds meant for roads, water, and sanitation. The EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga says residents continue to suffer from crumbling […]
# Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Ivan Meyer, has credited South Africa’s agriculture surge by 17.2-percent from October to December 2024, to increased field crop and livestock activity. He says projections for 2025 expect the province’s economy to grow 2.1-percent, driven by agriculture and trade. Meyer says the agriculture sector plays a major role in […]
# The DA is calling on Transport minister Barbara Creecy to disclose full details of irregularities in the driving licence card machines tender and release the Auditor General’s full report. DA national spokesperson for Transport, Chris Hunsinger, says court action alone will not address procurement failures and systemic mismanagement. He warns that without full transparency, […]
# South Africa’s Class of 2024 has until 17 March 2025 to apply for a rewrite of their National Senior Certificate exams. Star Schools CEO Vimala Ariyan stresses matrics’ role in breaking poverty cycles, as those without it earn 75-percent less over their lifetimes. While the Second Chance Matric Programme offers support, challenges like data […]
# Consulting Engineers South Africa has stressed that policy reforms must be effectively implemented to address the country’s infrastructure challenges. Speaking ahead of CESA’s Infrastructure Indaba scheduled for March 18 and 19, CESA CEO Chris Campbell stresses that poor execution, lack of technical expertise, and corruption hinder progress. Campbell calls for stricter enforcement of payment […]
# Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina has emphasised that municipalities are responsible for providing access to water and sanitation services. Speaking on the sidelines of the District Development Model meeting in Gauteng, Majodina said her Ministry oversees water resources, sets standards, and manages funding for infrastructure upgrades. She mentioned the development of the National […]
