# Union federation Cosatu welcomes Parliament’s adoption of the long-awaited National Health Insurance Bill. It commends the National Council of Provinces for resisting business lobbying, as delaying the bill would compromise the health of millions. Cosatu says the NHI is crucial to rectifying the broken and unsustainable public and private healthcare systems. Spokesperson Matthew Parks […]
# The South African Health Professionals Collaboration urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to send the National Health Insurance Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration. The organisation cites concerns over the bill’s lack of clarity and potential impact on healthcare quality. Quality, access limitations, treatment protocols, governance, corruption risks, professional mobility, training, medico-legal litigation, and provincial impact […]
# The DA has called on government, Eskom, and the National Nuclear Regulator to seek urgent assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Koeberg nuclear power plant’s life extension over the looming July 2024 deadline. They urge the government to prioritise transparency, regular safety audits and continuous monitoring to ensure successful and safe […]
# Opposition parties, including the DA, advocate for the unbundling of Eskom to establish a diversified competitive generation sector as the National Assembly approves the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill. The bill, focused on amending Eskom’s 254-billion-rand debt relief plan, empowers the Finance minister to reduce further allocations, introducing market-related interest rates. The EFF’s Mzwanele […]
# The Cape Forum demands answers from the State Information Technology Agency over the outdated and insufficient equipment for police members in the Western Cape. It says SAPS has resorted to using outdated radio communication tools, including personal WhatsApp messages. The forum alleges irregularities in the SITA tender process for radio network upgrades. The organisation’s […]
# The Cape Animal Welfare Forum strongly condemns Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for its decision to host a fireworks display as part of New Year’s celebrations. The Waterfront had previously committed to environmentally friendly celebrations. The forum expresses dismay at the reversal, citing the potential harm to wildlife, including protected species like Cape […]
# Metalworkers union Numsa condemns UNICA Iron and Steel in Tshwane for allegedly defending a manager accused of sexual harassment. The union demands the man’s immediate removal, citing inappropriate behaviour towards female workers. They accuse the steel manufacturing company of disregarding workers’ well-being and plan a possible strike to expose the company’s handling of the […]
# KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, calls for public cooperation in seeking justice for murdered uMngeni Local Municipality’s DA chief whip and councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu. He was murdered at his home on Tuesday evening. Sithole-Moloi expressed profound shock and condemned the heinous murder, extending condolences to Ndlovu’s family and the […]
# The EFF warns of a serious fiscal crisis in South Africa, signalling a systemic economic threat. During a National Assembly plenary, the EFF’s Nazier Paulsen attributed the threat to escalating debt and rising debt service costs. He criticises the ANC for failing to stimulate economic growth, posing a threat to the country. According to […]
