# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has fired his controversial chief of staff, Roman Cabanac, following a public outcry over past racist and offensive remarks on social media. The podcaster, known for his controversial views, confirmed his dismissal in a video on X, stating that he received the termination letter on Tuesday. Cabanac is considering challenging […]
# Aviation Coordination Services says it’s committed to good faith talks with the Airports Company South Africa to resolve a dispute over hold baggage screening services. This after Transport minister Barbara Creecy ordered both sides to enter mediation, aiming to safeguard airport security and avoid disruptions. Aviation’s CEO, Duke Phahla, welcomes the opportunity to collaborate […]
# Environmental group, the Green Connection says it remains committed to challenging companies that pollute the environment, especially in the mining sector. Marking World Environment Day, the organisation says that South Africans have a right to a clean and healthy environment. The group’s Lisa Makaula urges the government to invest in renewable energy, protect coastal […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal government has mobilised relief efforts after a fire destroyed several homes at the Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban. Over 40 shacks burned down last night, leaving 70 people without homes. The spokesperson for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Senzelwe Mzila, says the provincial government, working with eThekwini Municipality […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy has ordered the Airports Company South Africa’s board to enter mediation with Airports Coordination Services over a dispute about baggage screening at airports. The disagreement, which also involves the Civil Aviation Authority, has led to ongoing litigation. Creecy warns the fight could affect airport safety and national security. Ministry spokesperson […]
# The MK Party has submitted wide-ranging constitutional amendments as part of the 2025 constitutional review process. The party wants land to be expropriated without compensation, citizens to directly elect the president, official recognition of Khoi and San languages and the right to full employment. MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela also proposed compulsory military service […]
# The DA is calling for a formal performance review of Tourism minister Patricia de Lille and her department over the mismanagement of the tourism equity fund. According to the party, only 125-million-rand of the 466-million-rand allocated has been disbursed, leaving many township and rural tourism businesses in limbo. The DA’s Haseena Ismail blames poor […]
# South Africans are being encouraged to reuse their Rooibos tea leaves as part of efforts to reduce waste this World Environment Day. The South African Rooibos Council says over 3.5-billion cups of Rooibos are consumed each year, offering an opportunity to repurpose used tea into compost, natural scrubs, or moth repellents. The council’s Adele […]
# The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters urges the government to reopen poultry imports from countries declared free of bird flu. These include France, Sweden, Denmark and Belgium. Imports from Brazil remain suspended due to an outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul, but a partial lifting of the ban is expected soon. The association’s […]
