# The DA urges the government to withdraw proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations Act. The party warns the changes will severely restrict armed security officers, making it harder for them to operate in public spaces like malls, schools, and hospitals, leaving them more vulnerable. The DA’s Ian Cameron called on the public […]
# Action Society says proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act could weaken crime prevention and endanger communities. They oppose vague firearm limits, the suspension of security firms under investigation without proven wrongdoing, and a ban on semi-automatic rifles for security personnel. The organisation’s Juanita du Preez urges the public to reject these […]
# Union federation Saftu has condemned the new US tariffs imposed by president Donald Trump, including a 30-percent tariff on South African exports. They warn this move threatens jobs in key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and mining, potentially reducing economic growth. The federation’s Newton Masuku urges the government to strengthen economic ties with BRICS […]
# The DA in Gauteng has criticised Emfuleni Local Municipality for spending over 200-million-rand on sewer repairs without resolving the ongoing sewage overflow issues. Despite the municipality’s expenditure over five years, residents continue to face hazardous conditions. The DA’s Kingsol Chabalala warns they will escalate the matter to the South African Human Rights Commission if […]
# The DA has accused the ANC and ActionSA of imposing new tax burdens on Tshwane residents. They claim mayor Nasiphi Moya’s proposed budget will raise property rates through a new valuation roll and introduce a city cleansing levy, in addition to a waste collection charge. The DA’s Cilliers Brink criticised Moya for blaming past […]
# A recent Ipsos survey reveals widespread scepticism among South Africans about the cooperation and effectiveness of the government of national unity. The study found that only 42-percent of citizens have a positive view of the GNU’s ability to work together, while half of the respondents expressed negative opinions. Supporters of smaller parties, like the […]
# The ANC has reaffirmed its commitment to a pro-poor fiscal framework, following the adoption of the 2025 fiscal framework by Parliament. The party supports reconsidering the proposed 0.5-percent VAT increase, adjusting tax brackets to prevent bracket creep, and giving the National Treasury 30-days to present alternative revenue measures. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the […]
# DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, has announced that the party is taking legal action to block the proposed 0.5-percent VAT hike on 1 May. Speaking outside the High Court in the Western Cape, Zille confirmed that she has signed papers to challenge the process behind the VAT increase, calling the parliamentary procedures used […]
# North West University Business School economist Raymond Parsons says US president Trump’s announcement of higher tariffs will disrupt the global economy, with negative effects for South Africa. Parsons warns the tariffs could lead to higher inflation, slow global growth, and risk recession in some economies. He adds the South African economy faces a tough […]
