# AfriForum says the government is still silent on rural violence despite ten farm attacks reported last month. The organisation states the attacks were extremely violent, with victims assaulted, tied up and in some cases shot, including farm workers in Limpopo. Other incidents were reported in Delmas in Mpumalanga, Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, and […]
# The Western Cape Government says disaster management teams remain on high alert as heavy rain continues to affect the Central Karoo and Garden Route. Flooding has forced the closure of the N1 at Leeu Gamka, while several other roads, including Molteno Pass and parts of the R328, have also been shut due to weather-related […]
# Business leaders state Johannesburg’s governance and financial crisis have become a national economic concern that requires urgent action. Business Leadership South Africa, Business for South Africa and Business Unity South Africa warn that the city, which contributes around 16-percent of South Africa’s gross domestic product, is in severe distress, with declining infrastructure, rising debt, […]
# Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has stepped in to help avert the retrenchment of more than 22-thousand Pick n Pay workers. This follows a meeting between the company, trade unions and the government. The retail giant had issued a Section 189 notice last month, triggering consultations over possible job cuts. Ministry spokesperson Thobeka […]
# South African National Parks says more than 50-million-rand has been given to small businesses that supply goods and services within its procurement ecosystem. In partnership with Sanlam and I am an entrepreneur, the interest-free loans help businesses meet orders and manage cash flow. The initiative, which started as a ten-million-rand pilot in 2023, has […]
# Western Cape government has strongly condemned recent xenophobic violence and intimidation against foreign nationals. It believes the attacks are unlawful, undermine public safety and threaten economic stability. Mediators have been deployed to ease tensions and prevent further unrest. Residents are urged to reject violence and address immigration concerns through lawful channels. Premier Alan Winde […]
# Precautionary measures have been put in place in the Garden Route National Park in the Western Cape. This follows an orange level eight warning from the South African Weather Service. South African National Parks spokesperson JP Louw says all hiking and water-based activities have been suspended in areas including Tsitsikamma, Wilderness, Knysna and Harkerville […]
# The Road Traffic Management Corporation says young people remain among the most vulnerable road users, with those aged between 20 and 39-years accounting for more than half of all road fatalities. The corporation warns inexperience, speeding, distraction, and driving under the influence continue to drive high crash rates, especially as winter conditions bring wet […]
# ActionSA welcomes Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts decision to lay criminal charges against former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo for refusing to appear before the committee. The party’s Alan Beesley says the move confirms no public official is above the law and Parliament’s oversight powers must be respected. Beesley added the Road […]
