# The Film and Publication Board says it’s facing growing challenges in assessing child sexual abuse material because of limited technology and the increasing volume of content. Briefing Parliament’s portfolio committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, council chairperson Zama Mkosi said the board needs an automated system to improve the process. Mkosi also raised concerns […]
# Johannesburg’s waste collection crisis has worsened as landfill sites reach capacity, depot protests disrupt operations and financial constraints hamper services. Pikitup says waste collection has been affected by protests by contract workers demanding permanent jobs, while its latest report warns that only two landfill sites remain, with both expected to reach capacity within a […]
# AfriForum has told the High Court in the Western Cape that expropriation without compensation is unconstitutional as it continues its legal challenge against the Expropriation Act. The civil rights organisation argues that key provisions of the law violate the Constitution and should be scrapped or amended. AfriForum’s Ernst van Zyl says they will continue […]
# The board of the Public Investment Corporation has reinstated its CEO, Patrick Dlamini, ending his precautionary suspension. Dlamini was placed on leave earlier this year while allegations against him were investigated. The board says an independent investigation found no evidence of misconduct that warranted disciplinary action. Dlamini will return to his duties with immediate […]
# Anti-illegal migration group March and March has launched a non-profit organisation called SA First to provide legal support to ordinary South Africans. The group’s leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says their first case will challenge a South African Police Service circular that bars officers from joining civilian-led actions against foreign nationals. Ngobese-Zuma added the NGO aims […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister David Maynier has appointed Beryl Ferguson as chairperson of the South African National Parks board. Her appointment took effect on the 1st of August and will run until the 30th of September 2028. Ferguson previously served as interim chairperson since October last year and was credited with strong […]
# South Africa’s manufacturing sector remained under pressure last month, with the Absa purchasing managers’ index slipping from 47.3 points to 46.8 points, marking a fourth consecutive month below the neutral 50-point level. However, the survey shows stronger domestic demand boosting production for a second consecutive month, while cost pressures eased. Manufacturers remain cautious, with […]
# The National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank have invited the public to comment on a draft manual that proposes new rules for cross-border crypto asset transactions. The measures aim to strengthen oversight, reduce illicit financial flows and provide guidance for authorised crypto service providers. The draft also clarifies when crypto transactions are […]
# The City of Cape Town has set aside more than 4.4-billion-rand over the next three years to improve human settlements and expand housing opportunities. The funding includes upgrades to informal settlements, serviced sites, council flats and title deed programmes aimed at improving living conditions for vulnerable residents. Mayoral committee member for Human Settlements, Carl […]
