# Rise Mzansi says it’s time to build an Africa led by Africans, for Africans and the world. According to the party, the continent must use its G20 leadership to demand global respect and shake off outdated stereotypes. Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana calls for a united push to unlock the full potential of intra-African trade […]
# The ACDP has raised concerns over delays in implementing the Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Act. The act aims to establish a single transport regulator covering road, rail, shipping, and aviation. During the National Assembly plenary session, the party’s Wayne Thring said the act, passed by Parliament and signed by president Cyril Ramaphosa, remains […]
# The DA says it has uncovered, what it calls systemic corruption linked to a 700-million-rand tender involving the Independent Development Trust and the Free State Department of Public Works. The party has submitted a collection of evidence to the Special Investigating Unit for urgent investigation. The DA’s David McKay claims the whistleblower was dismissed […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the province requires 350-million-rand to fix the backlog of faulty traffic signals. He says delays have been caused by infrastructure failures and theft, affecting road safety and traffic flow. Lesufi confirmed that local municipalities will now handle the maintenance of provincial streetlights under new agreements aimed at speeding up […]
# The government has approved a 51-billion-rand guarantee facility for Transnet to help the struggling rail and ports company meet its debt obligations and support capital investment. The Transport Ministry says the funds will be immediately available, allowing the state-owned entity to refinance maturing debt and stabilise its operations. Transnet states the money will help […]
# The Centre for Risk Analysis says the recent meeting between president Cyril Ramaphosa and US president Donald Trump is a positive diplomatic step but warns it won’t bring real economic gains without urgent reforms. The centre’s Chris Hattingh states the focus must now shift to action on trade deals, investment in mining and infrastructure, […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the province is making progress in fighting crime and improving government transparency. He revealed that over 150 of the most wanted criminals have been arrested, and lifestyle audits on senior officials are underway, with some already completed. Lesufi says these efforts are part of building a safer and more […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has unveiled a bold plan to convert 320-billion-rand in investment pledges from the province’s recent investment conference into tangible job opportunities. Speaking at a media briefing, Lesufi said the provincial government will work closely with businesses and investors to fast-track projects that support economic growth, improve living conditions and job […]
# The City of Tshwane has identified 17 illegally established townships developed without proper approval on council, private, and government land. In response, the mayoral committee has launched a subcommittee to create a policy framework to address and prevent unlawful township developments. Mayor Nasiphi Moya says the subcommittee led by mayoral committee member for Human […]