# ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is intensifying its fight against corruption, warning that consequence management and lifestyle audits will be strictly enforced across the public sector. Following the conclusion of the party’s special national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, Ramaphosa said the Special Investigating Unit’s reports show that the government is serious […]
# The ANC’s national executive committee has reaffirmed its commitment to broad-based black economic empowerment as a key tool to address past injustices and reduce current economic inequality. The party concluded its special NEC meeting in Boksburg, in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, yesterday. In his closing remarks, party president Cyril Ramaphosa stressed that transformation is a continuous […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has arrested 157 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol during a week-long crackdown across the city. The department warned that drunk driving endangers lives and will not be tolerated. All suspects will face charges, as authorities continue their zero-tolerance approach to keep roads safe. JMPD spokesperson Xolani […]
# Patriotic Alliance deputy president, Kenny Kunene, has been sworn in for the second time as Johannesburg’s mayoral committee member for Transport. Kunene resigned from the position in July after he was found at the home of murder-accused Katiso “KT” Molefe, sparking controversy. The transport post remained vacant for months amid coalition disputes. Mayor Dada […]
# ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the national executive committee has resolved to establish an economic war room in the Presidency to coordinate government performance and publish regular progress scorecards. The war room will hold government departments accountable and expedite policies tackling unemployment, poverty, and high living costs. In his closing remarks of the special […]
# The ANC has outlined ten priority interventions to boost economic growth and create jobs. Speaking at the closing of the special national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, president Cyril Ramaphosa said the measures focus on expanding electricity infrastructure, reviving the chrome and manganese industries, driving local economic development, and scaling up public employment and […]
# The Electricity and Energy deputy minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, has urged owners of large public and private buildings to urgently register for energy performance certificates by 7 December. The certificates indicate a building’s energy efficiency and help reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2020, nearly eight-thousand buildings have been registered, with Gauteng leading and […]
# DA leader John Steenhuisen says the party’s vision for Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape is to put people at the centre of governance through competent and caring leadership. He was speaking at the campaign rally of the party’s mayoral candidate in next year’s local government election, Retief Odendaal. Steenhuisen criticised the ANC-led […]
# FirstRand Namibia has advised customers that FNB ATMs are temporarily unable to accept the Bank of Namibia’s newly introduced banknotes. The bank says while the ATMs can still dispense cash, they require technological upgrades to process the new notes for deposits. FNB’s Kirsty Watermeyer encouraged customers to use in-branch services for deposits until the […]
