# The Western Cape government has launched a 127-million-rand technical schools programme aimed at equipping learners with practical, industry-relevant skills to improve their employment prospects. The initiative is being rolled out at six schools, with more than six-thousand learners and 137 teachers participating. Education MEC Jaco Londt says the programme will run for three years, […]
# The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources welcomes a High Court judgment in Johannesburg protecting funds set aside for mine rehabilitation and environmental restoration. The department says the ruling reinforces the principle that these funds must be used for their intended purpose and protected from competing commercial interests. It adds mining companies must take […]
# The DA says the City of Tshwane must urgently confirm whether chlorine shortages have affected other water treatment plants following the failure to treat drinking water at the Bronkhorstspruit plant for several weeks. The party’s Cilliers Brink says they have received reports alleging that other plants may also be without chlorine. Brink urges mayor […]
# Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has warned that constitutional requirements and red tape can delay investment and economic growth in South Africa. Speaking at an event hosted by Rand Merchant Bank, Godongwana highlighted the need to remove obstacles that make it harder to get projects moving. He said the government is pursuing reforms to simplify […]
# The Public Protector has launched an investigation into the City of Tshwane over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis after 408 people fell ill. The probe follows complaints from the EFF and Freedom Front Plus alleging the city failed to chlorinate water between 24 September and 14 October and did not warn residents that it could […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says South Africans continue to bear the cost of government waste and financial mismanagement. The organisation raises concerns about failed infrastructure projects and excessive municipal spending. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says every rand wasted is money that could have been used to improve public services, maintain infrastructure and ease […]
# The City of Cape Town says the 32-million-rand upgrade of Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha is on track for completion ahead of the upcoming athletics season. The first phase, including the new athletics track, is complete. The second phase will upgrade seating, lighting, paving and ablution facilities. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says political disputes and instability must not disrupt essential municipal services. In his address at the launch of the revised white paper on local government at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Ramaphosa said municipalities must continue providing reliable water, electricity and other basic services, regardless of political differences. He warned residents […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced major reforms aimed at fixing failing municipalities and improving service delivery. Speaking at the launch of the revised white paper on local government in Ekurhuleni, Ramaphosa proposed matching municipal responsibilities to their capacity, strengthening accountability and ensuring water and electricity revenue is used to maintain infrastructure. He said the […]
