# Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced four draft bills aimed at strengthening laws. They include tougher penalties for illegal mining. The changes introduce laws against conspiracy and incitement to commit serious crimes, and stricter rules for trusts. Small Claims Courts’ limit has also been increased from 20- to 30-thousand-rand. Kubayi told […]
# The DA says legal threats by Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile against municipalities disconnecting water and electricity at schools will not solve the province’s long-standing utility crisis. The party blames poor coordination, inaccurate municipal billing, unpaid property rates and inadequate funding for schools. The DA’s Sergio Isa Dos Santos says urgent action is needed […]
# AgriSA says stronger partnerships across the agricultural sector are essential to secure future growth and resilience as the sector adapts to changing global and local challenges. According to the organisation, changing global markets, geopolitical shifts and institutional reforms require closer collaboration between farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, the government and other stakeholders. AgriSA says better […]
# Trade union Solidarity says workers at Premier Foods have been left with more questions than answers over the possible closure of the canning factory in Tulbagh in the Western Cape. The union’s Gideon du Plessis fears the first consultation process facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration may be a formality, as […]
# Statistics South Africa says electricity generation fell by 8.1-percent in June compared with the same month last year, while electricity available for distribution fell by 2.8-percent. On a monthly basis, both electricity generation and distribution also decreased in June, reflecting lower power production and consumption. Stats SA’s Tsholofelo Ditinti says electricity generation was down […]
# The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says those behind politically motivated killings will be tracked down and brought to justice ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. NATJOINTS co-chairperson Tebello Mosikili told the media the Political Killings Task Team remains actively investigating recent cases and is committed to ensuring a safe […]
# The City of Cape Town says residents must continue saving water despite dam levels reaching 78-percent. The city warns that current supplies need to last through the high-demand summer months and into next year as rainfall remains unpredictable. Mayoral committee member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says water consumption is currently below the […]
# The government warns South Africans to brace for cold, wet and windy weather as a cold front is set to move into the Western and Northern Cape from Sunday. Deputy government spokesperson William Baloyi says the system will bring very cold conditions, rough seas and snowfall over mountainous areas, before spreading eastwards to the […]
# The Electoral Commission says the electoral code of conduct is now in effect, setting the rules for political parties, candidates and supporters to promote free, fair and peaceful elections. The commission has also declared there is no place for intimidation or lawlessness ahead of the 4 November local government elections. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya […]
