# The South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority has fined Absa Bank ten-million-rand for failing to comply with sections of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. An inspection in 2022 found that Absa did not properly check some high-risk clients, including politically exposed individuals. The bank also failed to deal with thousands of alerts about unusual […]
# A Level 4 weather warning remains in effect across KwaZulu-Natal, with heavy rain causing major disruptions. The South African Weather Service has warned of continued rainfall and possible localised flooding. In eThekwini, two houses in uMlazi collapsed due to mudslides, leaving five people injured and one person dead. Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional […]
# The DA calls for urgent justice for the victims of the Usindiso building fire in Johannesburg, where over 70 people tragically lost their lives in 2023. The party says recent allegations that a confession was made under threat from a drug lord, have further traumatised families still waiting for answers. The DA’s Andrew de […]
# The DA has welcomed constructive talks with the ANC on the government of national unity and economic strategy. Led by DA leader John Steenhuisen, the meeting focused on key issues such as the national budget and strategies for economic growth. Both parties agreed to hold regular discussions to tackle pressing challenges, focusing on unity […]
# The EFF says the government must not fund the South African Roadies Association without clear ownership documentation. During Parliament’s portfolio committee on Sport, Arts, and Culture’s virtual meeting today, the EFF’s Eugene Mthethwa warned that the organisation could be deregistered or solely controlled by its president, Freddie Nyathela. Mthethwa also accused the department of […]
# The ANC says it remains committed to dialogue and nation-building following a meeting with the DA. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula led the party’s delegation in follow-up talks with the DA, after the recent reversal of the proposed VAT hike. The ANC says discussions are aimed at addressing urgent budget matters, while remaining firm on […]
# Over 200 impounded cellphones have been repurposed for crime-fighting in Cape Town. The devices, seized from motorists using phones while driving, have been donated to neighbourhood watches across areas like Khayelitsha, Delft, and Manenberg. The city reports fewer motorists are being caught using their phones while driving. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, […]
# The Limpopo Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs has raised concerns over delays in the Marapong Community Residential Unit Project due to heavy downpours in the Waterberg District. The housing project, aimed at providing affordable rental units for low-income earners, may not meet its original June deadline. The department’s Amos Phago […]
# The ANC in Gauteng welcomes the defeat of, what it calls politically motivated motions of no confidence in the Ekurhuleni council. A motion against mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana, tabled by the Independent Citizens Movement, was rejected by 140 votes to 69. The ANC’s Mzi Khumalo says the result shows a collective commitment to stability and […]
