# South African activist Ebrahim Peters claims he was tortured by Israeli forces because of his nationality after being detained during a Gaza-bound humanitarian mission. He was among six members of Global Sumud Flotilla South Africa who were stopped at sea. The group has since been released and is expected back in South Africa tomorrow. […]
# The DA calls for improved living conditions and better welfare support for South African National Defence Force members deployed at Fort Ikapa, a military base in Goodwood, Cape Town, under Operation Prosper. According to the party, soldiers were found housed in poor conditions, including a leaking hangar during severe weather, despite promises of proper […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says claims of improved performance and healthcare usage in Johannesburg do not reflect the economic reality faced by residents. According to the organisation, mayor Dada Morero’s state of the city address recognised major challenges, including a significant infrastructure backlog, utility losses, and ongoing financial strain. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says […]
# The South African Communist Party says Eskom’s threat to cut power to Johannesburg over municipal debt is unreasonable, irresponsible, and punitive. The party has condemned the move, warning it would unfairly punish residents and worsen conditions for working-class communities already facing ongoing power disruptions. The SACP’s Mbulelo Mandlana says the energy crisis is the […]
# Independent economist John Loos says while inflation is usually seen negatively, the higher inflation in the Western Cape may actually be a sign of stronger investment, job creation and income growth. The province had the highest inflation rate in April at 4.8-percent, driven largely by strong demand in housing, transport, and services. Loss added […]
# The Gauteng Health Department says most mental health non-governmental organisations in the province have been paid, with only a few experiencing delays due to administrative and compliance issues. According to the department, some organisations submitted incomplete or expired documents, including tax clearance issues, which are being corrected before payment can be finalised. The department’s […]
# The City of Cape Town’s metal theft unit has closed 136 illegal or non-compliant scrap traders as part of efforts to fight cable and metal theft. Since July last year, the unit made 88 arrests, recovered stolen cables and metal, and carried out thousands of patrols and inspections. Mayoral committee member for Safety and […]
# Statistics South Africa says retail trade sales increased by 2.6-percent year-on-year in March. Growth was mainly driven by general dealers and other retailers, while textiles, clothing and footwear also showed strong gains over the first quarter. However, retailers in specialised food, beverages and tobacco recorded a decline. Stats SA’s Raquel Floris says monthly sales […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government strongly condemns recent attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. Speaking at the NEPAD high-level business breakfast in Cape Town, Mashatile acknowledged concerns about undocumented migrants linked to crime, but warned that communities must not take the law into their own hands. He stated that violence and […]
