# ActionSA says it will abstain from today’s motion of no confidence against Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero, citing his failure to deliver basic services across the city. The party says it cannot defend Morero’s leadership, which it describes as dysfunctional and unresponsive. ActionSA’s Michael Beaumont revealed that Al Jama-ah tried to get their support to […]
# The Youth Chamber of Commerce and Industry has sounded the alarm over what it calls a national collapse driven by youth unemployment. The organisation’s CEO, Denise Rapitsi, says over half of South Africa’s youth are unemployed, with many facing depression, poverty, and rising suicide rates. Rapitsi added that the chamber is launching a national […]
# The DA says strong surveillance and physical controls are critical in fighting foot-and-mouth disease. While welcoming the Department of Agriculture’s vaccine rollout, the party warns that vaccines alone won’t stop the disease. The DA’s Willie Aucamp calls for strict enforcement of new regulations, including movement restrictions and traceability of animals, which is essential to […]
# The ANC Youth League has lodged a formal complaint with the Public Protector against the Gauteng City Region Academy, citing allegations of corruption and maladministration. The league’s provincial executive committee says it turned to the Chapter 9 institution after exhausting all political and administrative avenues. The league’s provincial secretary, Mpumelelo Sangweni, says the alleged […]
# The MK Party has lost its court bid to force the Electoral Commission to hand over election records it already had access to. The Electoral Court dismissed the case, saying the party was given the data but failed to download it, despite the IEC providing login details. Judge Lebogang Modiba ruled that the party’s […]
# DA leader John Steenhuisen says the party remains committed to building a country where all South Africans have access to opportunity, dignity, and prosperity. He was speaking during the DA’s 25th anniversary celebration in Hanover Park, Cape Town, marked with a nationwide blanket drive to support vulnerable communities. Steenhuisen said the DA’s record in […]
# The DA welcomes new information technology regulations as a lifeline for social grant recipients. Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has gazetted changes allowing departments to use alternative IT providers outside of the State Information Technology Agency, if they can justify using alternative service providers. The DA’s Marlene Ewers says this is a […]
# ANC KwaZulu-Natal task team convenor Jeff Radebe says the party is rolling out a renewal and rebuilding programme across all regions of the province. A new team of experienced leaders, including former eThekwini deputy mayor Belinda Scott and veteran Nathi Mdladla, has been appointed to restore unity, stability, and public trust. Radebe told the […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says its visit to the US is aimed at fostering economic growth and mutual respect, not seeking aid. Speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, the party’s Corné Mulder called on the US to help open the door to opportunity for all South Africans. Mulder believes the Afrikaner community […]
