# President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched the second phase of Operation Vulindlela. This joint initiative between the Presidency and National Treasury aims to expedite structural reforms across key sectors. Phase II introduces 30 priority reforms focusing on municipal service delivery, urban densification, and digital transformation. He emphasised that the operation seeks to modernise network […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act will create a competitive power market, cutting costs and boosting efficiency. Speaking at the launch of Operation Vulindlela Phase Two, he announced reforms to restructure Eskom and expand transmission infrastructure. He also confirmed Transnet’s rail network will soon welcome private operators, and a National Water […]
# Soccer: Tickets for Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium have officially sold out. However, over ten-thousand tickets were oversold due to system failures. Stadium Management South Africa CEO Bertie Grobbelaar says affected fans will receive refunds. In addition, public viewing areas will be set up […]
# 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 […]
