# Corruption Watch has urged government to urgently strengthen accountability and public participation in the fight against corruption. In its 2025 annual report, the organisation received more than two-thousand-200 complaints last year, with fraud, bribery and maladministration among the top cases reported. Policing remained the most complained-about sector, while Gauteng recorded the highest number of […]
# AfriForum has warned the Gauteng Department of Transport to halt its planned rollout of new number plates or face legal action. The civil rights organisation argues the project should be suspended until the Competition Tribunal completes its case against three manufacturers accused of fixing plate prices. AfriForum’s Louis Boshoff says the government has not […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association is calling for stronger protection of women and children in South African homes, as domestic violence remains a serious problem. According to the union, the latest crime statistics show many rapes and murders happen in domestic settings, with alcohol abuse, toxic masculinity and family conflict driving violence. The association’s […]
# The agricultural organisation TLU SA says its young farmer of the year competition plays an important role in developing future agricultural leaders and strengthening the farming sector. The organisation encourages young farmers not to underestimate their potential and to take part in this year’s competition before entries close on 19 June. TLU SA’s Bennie […]
# The case against alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been postponed to Thursday for verification of his address. Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today. He faces charges including defeating the ends of justice and firearm-related offences. The state alleges he staged an assassination attempt on himself and tried to bribe an investigating […]
# The South African Artificial Intelligence Association and the Western Cape government have launched a new provincial artificial intelligence cluster to grow the AI sector in the province. The initiative will focus on AI policy, governance and infrastructure and aims to strengthen innovation, attract investment, and create jobs over the next three-years. The association’s Nick […]
# The City of Cape Town will open a new public participation process on its 2026/2027 budget amendments. This follows a ruling by the High Court in the Western Cape which changed how municipalities can set tariffs. The city says the changes will likely result in higher fixed water and sanitation charges for lower- and […]
# The Gautrain management agency is set to introduce a new on-demand service to improve access to its stations in Gauteng. The app-based system, called Gau Express, will connect commuters with drivers in real time to help address first- and last-mile travel challenges. The agency’s Albi Modise says the service aims to make trips to […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister Willie Aucamp says there is no safe haven for poachers following two anti-poaching operations in the Western Cape. More than 500 kilograms of abalone, worth about 900-thousand-rand was seized in raids in Simon’s Town and Grabouw this week, with arrests made during the operations. Aucamp warned that poachers […]
