# The Electoral Commission has launched an investigation after footage emerged from a voter registration station in Victor Khanye in Mpumalanga showing alleged ANC regalia and multiple identity documents near a registration desk. The IEC is treating the matter seriously. The commission’s CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says any conduct that undermines the integrity of the electoral […]
# The DA says more than five-million-rand has been lost due to theft and vandalism at Gauteng’s Agri-Parks, putting food security and emerging farmers at risk. The party says infrastructure and equipment at several sites have been stolen or destroyed, with repair costs estimated at around 950-thousand-rand. The DA’s Bronwynn Engelbrecht calls for better security […]
# The Electoral Commission says nearly three-million voter registration transactions were recorded during the weekend ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. The commission’s CEO, Sy Mamabolo, told the media the voters’ roll now stands at about 28.5-million. Mamabolo also announced a second registration weekend in August and confirmed that online registration is […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia says the government is fully prepared to maintain peace and stability ahead of anticipated developments on 30 June. Addressing the media after a security planning meeting, Cachalia said police have intensified operational readiness across all provinces, with increased deployments to protect communities and critical infrastructure. He added while peaceful […]
# The Road Accident Fund urges young people to take an active role in improving road safety during Youth Month. They warn that young people remain among the most vulnerable road users, accounting for just over 50-percent of road fatalities. The fund says risky behaviour such as speeding, reckless and distracted driving continues to drive […]
# Statistics South Africa says civil debt cases show mixed trends in the latest data for April. The number of civil summonses issued for debt decreased by 2.5-percent in the three months compared to the same period last year. However, civil judgements recorded for debt increased by 3.6-percent. Stats SA’s Vhonani Kwinda says this indicates […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association says employers who fail to pay over workers’ pension contributions can be held personally liable and forced to pay from their own pockets. The Motor Industry Bargaining Council is stepping up enforcement, including legal action, to recover unpaid contributions. The association’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, urged employees to check what […]
# AfriForum says the South African Police Service’s silence on the state of its reservist programme raises serious concerns about its commitment to fighting crime. The organisation says SAPS has failed to respond to information requests for more than a year regarding recruitment, training and active reservists. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk has urged acting minister of […]
# Statistics South Africa says retail trade sales increased by 1.3-percent in April, driven mainly by gains in other retailers, furniture and appliance stores, and general dealers. Sales also rose by 0.9-percent month-on-month, continuing a recovery after a decline in February. Stats SA’s Raquel Floris says over the three months to April, retail sales were […]
