# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the dismissal of Social Development minister Sisisi Tolashe following serious allegations of misconduct, should mark the start of a broader push for consistent accountability across government. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says public trust is weakened when consequences for misconduct appear selective or politically driven. Duvenage called for all […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says municipalities must become the engine room of South Africa’s development. Addressing the National Council of Provinces taking parliament to the people programme in North West, Ramaphosa said local government plays a key role in delivering basic services and supporting economic growth. He called for reforms to improve how municipalities are […]
# National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams has been granted bail of ten-thousand-rand by the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal. Adams faces fraud and defeating the ends of justice charges linked to allegations that he interfered in the investigation into the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa. The court imposed strict […]
# Trade union Solidarity has lodged a formal complaint with the International Labour Organisation, calling for action against the South African government over an alleged breach of an agreement on racial legislation. The union argues the government failed to implement and publish agreed measures as regulations and is now in contempt of court. Solidarity’s Dirk […]
# The Johannesburg Social Housing Company says its turnaround strategy is gaining momentum, with construction now back on track at the Selkirk housing development following a long period of inactivity. Work has resumed on the long-stalled project, with piling currently underway as part of the foundation phase for 558 planned affordable rental units. The first […]
# The City of Cape Town electricity teams have already responded to more than ten-thousand-700 storm-related service requests out of over 16-thousand logged across the metro. The city says resources have been redirected to the worst-affected areas, urging residents not to submit duplicate requests, as this slows down response times. Mayoral committee member for Energy, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the recent flood disaster highlights the urgent need to strengthen local government. He was addressing the National Council of Provinces taking parliament to the people programme in North West yesterday. According to Ramaphosa, severe weather events are exposing weaknesses in infrastructure, disaster preparedness and service delivery at municipal level. He […]
# The Cape Winelands District Municipality says recovery efforts are continuing after severe flooding caused widespread damage across the region. Several roads and mountain passes are still closed or inaccessible, and water supply disruptions are affecting towns including Worcester, Bonnievale, Gouda and Saron, with some healthcare services also impacted. The municipality’s Jo-Anne Otto says at […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a major overhaul of local government to address South Africa’s ongoing service delivery crisis. Speaking during the National Council of Provinces’ programme of taking parliament to the people in North West, Ramaphosa said municipalities are central to delivering basic services and driving development. He warned that poor governance, […]
