# The DA in Tshwane will outline solutions to the city’s budget crisis amid growing concerns over skyrocketing property valuations. Many residents have seen their valuations double, increasing rates and taxes. The DA, led by Cilliers Brink, says the City’s financial struggles under the ANC-ActionSA-EFF government should not burden residents. The DA’s Jacqui Uys says […]
# The DA in Gauteng is urging the Tshwane Metro Police and SAPS to intensify efforts against crime. This follows a violent attack at Soshanguve’s Marry Me Informal Settlement, where four community patrollers were killed and eight others wounded. Victims were shot and partially burned, highlighting rising crime levels. DA’s Crezane Bosch calls for better […]
# OUTA has expressed no surprise over the arrest of former South African Airways Board member Yakhe Kwinana for extortion. Kwinana is set to appear in East London Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly threatening victims with armed men and extorting money. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage told Newzroom Afrika that Kwinana’s alleged corrupt dealings sealed her […]
# Olympic Games: Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry on becoming the first African and first woman elected as International Olympic Committee president. McKenzie praised outgoing president Thomas Bach of Germany, and expressed hope for Africa’s future in global sports. He highlighted South Africa’s bid to host the […]
# The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism has urged striking Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency employees not to disrupt operations at tourist sites. Workers, demanding permanent contracts, have staged an unprotected strike as their temporary contracts end this month. Police intervention failed to stop disruptions. MEC Makhosazane Masilela says they will meet with […]
# IFP National Spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa has called for Ithala Bank to remain operational, emphasizing its role in economic empowerment. He also warned against dismantling the Ingonyama Trust, insisting it must remain untouched. Speaking at the party’s 50th anniversary at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Stadium In Kwa-Zulu Natal, he urged constructive debate on the 2025 budget […]
# Africa’s solar power sector is set for major growth in 2025, with new installations projected to rise by 42-percent. The Global Solar Council says despite a slowdown in South Africa, West Africa is seeing rapid expansion, with Ghana nearly quadrupling its capacity to 94-megaWatts. However, high capital costs remain a challenge. Analysts say US […]
# Former South African ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Cape Town International Airport. Rasool was declared persona non grata by the Trump administration over his criticism of US policies. His diplomatic privileges were revoked last week. Unapologetic, Rasool says he has no regrets for defending South […]
# Water and Sanitation minister, Pemmy Majodina, officially handed over the upgraded Garden Route Dam raw water pump station to George Municipality. This upgrade includes a new 800-diameter steel outlet pipe and generators for uninterrupted pumping. She says that the project is part of a larger 1.4-billion-rand Water Security and Remedial Works Project to ensure […]
