# The South African National Civics Organisation says it supports community concerns over illegal immigration, claiming it’s affecting jobs, small businesses, security, and basic services. This after anti-illegal migration groups, including March and March, are expected to lead marches against illegal immigrants today, with protests expected in several towns. SANCO general-secretary Lemias Mashile has urged […]
# The DA in the Western Cape says Transnet’s 96-million-rand investment in four new hybrid straddle carriers at the Cape Town container terminal is too little, too late to address the port’s ongoing challenges. The party’s Noko Masipa says severe congestion has forced thousands of tonnes of the province’s fruit exports to be rerouted through […]
# The DA in the Western Cape encourages unemployed residents in George to take advantage of the expanded jobseeker travel voucher programme. The initiative provides free Go-George bus travel for jobseekers to attend interviews, submit CVs, and search for work without transport costs. Eligible residents can apply online. The DA’s Nomafrench Mbombo says the initiative […]
# The minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, has officially launched the inaugural national science month, expanding the previous science week into a month-long programme. The initiative aims to make science, technology and innovation more accessible to all South Africans and showcase how research can help address challenges such as unemployment, health, education […]
# A coalition of media freedom organisations has condemned attacks on foreign nationals and threats against journalists ahead of today’s planned anti-migrant action. The coalition says there have been reports of violence, intimidation and obstruction of journalists, including attempts to force them to delete footage and threats of harm while documenting incidents involving migrants. Amnesty […]
# South African motorists are set for significant fuel price cuts in July, despite the return of the full fuel levy. Data from the Central Energy Fund shows both grades of petrol are expected to fall by around three-rand per litre and diesel by more than four-rand per litre. The rand has also remained relatively stable, helping support the […]
# Police are investigating unusual circumstances surrounding the shooting of suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan in Houghton, Johannesburg, where he was reportedly ambushed and shot in the abdomen last night. News24 reports there are conflicting details, including reports that no bullet holes were found on the vehicle he was travelling in, despite the […]
# Energy Exchange South Africa says the government’s biggest energy challenge is no longer generating electricity but expanding the national grid to connect new renewable power projects. The organisation’s CEO, Wayne Cowie, says outdated transmission infrastructure and limited grid capacity are delaying connections despite the government’s large pipeline of renewable energy projects. Cowie warns failure […]
# The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa has urged Parliament to take urgent action to better protect and support informal traders. The organisation says the government should introduce a single, fair trading permit system, improve trading spaces and pass an Informal Economy Act to support the sector. NITASA General Secretary Samuel Madikoto says […]
