# Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Ivan Meyer says the Wagyu beef industry can create jobs, attract investment and grow exports. He was speaking at the opening of the 2026 World Wagyu Conference in Stellenbosch, which has brought together international farmers, scientists and industry leaders. According to Meyer, investment in breeding technology […]
# The ANC says it does not support state control of churches and believes religious institutions should remain free to manage their own affairs within the Constitution. The party was responding to concerns raised by the South African Church Defenders, who plan to march against proposed church regulation by the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights […]
# AfriForum says its latest nationwide patrols have led to arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons and illegal alcohol in several areas. The operation involved 178 neighbourhood and farm watch groups working with police, leading to the seizure of weapons and drugs in Springs, Gauteng, and seven arrests and eight illegal liquor outlet raids […]
# The Western Cape government says good progress is being made on a 74-million-rand project to repair flood damage on the Seven Passes Road near George and other roads in the area, including Wittedrif near Plettenberg Bay. The work includes replacing damaged culverts and causeways, repairing road slips and improving drainage. The project is expected […]
# The DA in Gauteng says Emfuleni Municipality must act against corruption and mismanagement. The party marched to the municipality yesterday and handed over a memorandum calling for accountability over alleged irregularities in municipal vehicle procurement, possible nepotism in recruitment and poor service delivery. The DA’s Kingsol Chabalala says the municipality must ensure fair appointments, […]
# Parliament’s impeachment committee chairperson Makashule Gana accuses the EFF and the African Legal Professionals Association of misrepresenting events surrounding the withdrawal of advocate Thandazani Madonsela’s nomination as evidence leader for the Phala Phala inquiry. The party and the association approached the High Court in the Western Cape to challenge the decision. Gana says the […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment deputy minister Narend Singh says new private-sector investment at iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal must create opportunities for surrounding communities while protecting the environment. Speaking at the park’s commercialisation launch at Charters Creek, Singh welcomed a multi-year concession involving Black Mussel Cracker and Radisson Hotel. He called on investors […]
# Sonke Gender Justice warns churches against covering up sexual abuse allegations to protect their reputations. The organisation says allegations of crimes by religious leaders must be reported to the police and not handled only by churches themselves. It also calls for clear policies to prevent abuse, independent channels for reporting complaints and action against […]
# The GOOD Party says the proposed sale of Annandale Farm near Dunoon in Cape Town must be put on hold while the Department of Human Settlements investigates the matter. Minister Thembi Simelane has asked the City of Cape Town to defer the sale until her department completes its assessment. GOOD’s Brett Herron says the […]
