# Stellenbosch Municipality has suspended its human resources manager, Alexander Kannemeyer, following a viral video in which he suggested making life difficult for white employees until they resign. The decision comes after an urgent council meeting today, where the DA’s amended motion for a suspension pending an independent investigation was approved by 27 councillors. According […]
# Cricket: Cabinet has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s decision to grant South Africa the rights to host the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This marks another milestone in the country’s reputation as a premier host of major sporting events. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says preparations for the 2027 tournament are expected to drive […]
# Cabinet has reviewed progress on phase two of the Lesotho Highlands water project, aimed at securing Gauteng’s water supply. Construction of the Polihali Dam and transfer tunnel is underway, with water expected to start flowing by 2028. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media the project is set for completion by 2029 […]
# Cabinet has welcomed new train operators on Transnet’s rail network to improve freight efficiency and support economic growth. The new operators will run 41 routes across six corridors, carrying coal, chrome, iron ore, manganese, containers, fuel, and sugar. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media the operators are expected to move an […]
# The Institute of Race Relations says Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth should be ashamed, not concerned, about job losses at companies like ArcelorMittal, Ford, and Goodyear. They blame long-standing ANC policies, including strict labour laws and minimum wage rules, for the rising unemployment. The institute’s Hermann Pretorius urged the government to scrap broad-based […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse welcomes the City of Johannesburg’s decision to repeal its controversial CCTV by-law. The by-law would have forced property owners with private cameras to pay annual fees and provide access to footage. The organisation and the South African Property Owners Association had launched legal challenges, arguing the law infringed on […]
# The African Transformation Movement says urgent investigations into corruption within the judiciary are needed to restore public trust. The party has commended Chief Justice Mandisa Maya for her strong stance on protecting judicial independence and warned against political interference. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona raised concern over delays in judgments, such as the Phala Phala […]
# The DA in the Western Cape urges urgent action as child killings continue to rise across the province. According to the party, between 2022 and last year, 557 children lost their lives to violent crime, with 197 murdered in 2024 alone. Areas hardest hit include Kraaifontein, Philippi East, Delft, Nyanga, and Mfuleni. The DA’s […]
# The Department of Defence says it’s in talks to postpone the joint BRICS Naval exercise, originally scheduled for November. The exercise, held every two years between South Africa, Russia and China, is now expected to take place on a later mutually suitable date. The department’s Siphiwe Dlamini says the postponement is necessary to avoid […]
