# DA leader John Steenhuisen says the ANC must now prove it’s serious about power sharing in the government of national unity. He warns the era of single-party rule is over. Steenhuisen added the DA has given president Cyril Ramaphosa practical reform proposals to boost growth and jobs and is ready to implement them. Steenhuisen […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party will prioritise South Africa’s national interests above electoral gains as it navigates the current political landscape. Mbalula said unity in the government of national unity remains key, despite policy disagreements. He also confirmed that president Cyril Ramaphosa will apply his mind on whether some ministers should remain […]
# A state witness has been fatally shot inside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town this morning. The victim was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. No arrests have yet been made. Police have opened a murder case, and the motive behind the attack is under investigation.
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the DA has been engaging in double-dealing within the government of national unity, particularly with the impasse over the budget. Briefing the media on outcomes of the party’s national working committee meeting, he accused the DA of acting like an opposition party, confusing the public, taking credit for government […]
# The Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on Community Safety condemns the escalating taxi violence in the province, with three taxi marshals shot dead in Soweto yesterday and eleven taxi operators killed in Katlehong last month. They blame violent disputes between rival taxi associations for the bloodshed. The committee’s chairperson, Bandile Masuku, calls for urgent mediation […]
# The DA says budget cuts by the ANC-EFF-ActionSA coalition in Tshwane have exacerbated the city’s power crisis, leading to more frequent and prolonged outages. The party accuses mayor Nasiphi Moya’s administration of slashing funding for the regional operations and coordination department, which handles electricity repairs, in favour of increased spending on water tankers and […]
# The GOOD Party says it will provide constructive alternatives to the VAT increase and personal income tax bracket creep in the national budget. The party proposes raising revenue by reducing tax breaks for the wealthy, scrapping the employment tax incentive, and possibly using reserves to cover shortfalls. In the medium term, GOOD secretary-general Brett […]
# The MK Party is demanding the resignation of Police minister Senzo Mchunu following revelations that he misled the public regarding the Cwecwe child-rape case. The party says Mchunu claimed DNA samples were collected from the principal of Bergville College in Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, but it was later revealed no samples were taken. […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has a zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving, following the arrest of 112 motorists during targeted operations across the city. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use public transport, or arrange a designated driver to avoid the dangers of driving under the influence. JMPD police spokesperson Xolani Fihla, […]
