# President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm near Bethal in Mpumalanga, describing it as an important step in South Africa’s energy transition. The wind farm, developed by Seriti Green, has more than 25 turbines and has created over one-thousand jobs, with about half going to people living nearby. In his […]
# The DA has filed papers in the High Court in the Western Cape to challenge the appointment and 70-percent salary increase of Parliament’s secretary, Xolile George. The party alleges Parliament was misled when it approved his appointment, as the salary increase from three-million-rand to four-million-rand was unlawful and irregular. The DA’s George Michalakis says […]
# A sharp increase in diesel prices are likely next week due to higher crude oil prices and the weakening of the rand. The price of wholesale diesel is expected to rise by nearly two-rand a litre. News24 reports the situation with petrol prices is uncertain, with the price of 95-octane expected to remain largely […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has vowed to continue its legal challenge against Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences, widening its investigation to determine whether the Appeals Tribunal’s appointments and implementation comply with the law. OUTA’s Stefanie Fick argues key information about the Tribunal should have been made public before AARTO came into effect. […]
# The DA says government’s proposed reforms to strengthen the Investigating Directorate against Corruption are not enough. The party’s Glynnis Breytenbach says the unit’s credibility has been damaged by evidence before the Madlanga commission and cannot be restored through minor changes. She calls for an independent anti-corruption commission with constitutional protection to investigate and prosecute […]
# The Transport Ministry has welcomed the cabinet’s approval to extend the validity of driving licences for light motor vehicles from five to ten years. The change applies to light vehicle and motorcycle licences, while heavy vehicle licences and professional driving permits will keep their current renewal periods. Ministry spokesperson Collen Msibi says the change […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says president Cyril Ramaphosa should not be treated differently from any other citizen and that the Phala Phala accountability process must continue. Malema told the media the ruling by the High Court in the Western Cape that halted Parliament’s section 89 impeachment inquiry sets a dangerous legal precedent by allowing […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association says motorists must take the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences system seriously, warning traffic fines can no longer be ignored. The union states motorists who fail to respond risk demerit points, licence suspension or cancellation. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola has advised motorists to monitor infringement notices, beware of cloned number […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of ten-year driving licence cards for light motor vehicles. According to the organisation, the change will save motorists time and money and reduce pressure on the licence renewal system. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says the new ten-year validity period is not yet in effect, and […]
