# The GOOD Party says the DA has failed Cape Town residents by protecting council speaker Felicity Purchase. This follows the DA’s vote against a motion of no confidence, despite claims that Purchase violated rules, allowed violence in council, and acted with bias. The party has vowed to continue pushing for accountability, even through the […]
# Tiger Brands has announced a precautionary voluntary recall of its Benny beef and chicken flavoured stock cubes due to incorrect nutritional labelling. The recall affects cube packs with best-before dates up to 31 July 2027. The company says no health complaints have been reported, and other Benny products are not affected. Consumers are urged […]
# Build One South Africa is calling for transparency and a strong economic focus in the national dialogue. The party says the process must be truly inclusive and prioritise solutions that grow the economy, create jobs, and improve living conditions. They will engage civil society, business, and other stakeholders to ensure their proposals strengthen the […]
# Build One South Africa has unveiled its Plan for Prosperity aimed at reviving the economy, tackling crime and corruption, and improving public services ahead of the local government elections next year. The plan focuses on creating jobs, attracting investment, and strengthening education and healthcare. Party leader Mmusi Maimane told the media talks on possible […]
# AfriForum has criticised the government for denying the racial and political motivations behind farm attacks, following a report by the US Department of State. The organisation says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s claims that these attacks are part of general crime ignore decades of evidence. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk warns that until farm […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for more investment in sexual and reproductive health rights, warning against setbacks that threaten women, children and youth. Speaking at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Japan, Ramaphosa emphasised that strong health systems are crucial for saving lives and supporting long-term development. He urged governments, donors […]
# The City of Ekurhuleni says technicians are investigating a water supply interruption at the Windsor pump station in Germiston. Areas affected include Sunnyridge, Sunnyrock, Gerdview and Homestead. Two water tankers have been deployed, and residents are urged not to leave taps unattended. The city’s Zweli Dlamini says no restoration time has been confirmed yet, […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says placing three Sector Education and Training Authorities under administration is not enough to fix years of corruption and mismanagement. The organisation calls for a strict two-month deadline to appoint credible boards and ethical CEOs at the construction, services, and local government SETAs. OUTA’s Stefanie Fick says there must […]
# The DA says Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya’s claims that over 91-thousand streetlights have been fixed are misleading. Residents report streets remain dark, with the sudden jump in figures from 20-thousand to 91-thousand-581 raising concerns over transparency. The DA’s Themba Fosi calls for the city to implement solar streetlights and dedicated internal teams to ensure […]
