# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says tackling the rising cost of living is the party’s top priority. Briefing the media, Mbalula called on the government to consider fuel levy relief to help reduce transport and food costs, as global conflicts are driving up oil and fertiliser prices. He also urged the government to prepare for […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party has introduced a stricter process to select mayoral candidates ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. Mbalula told the media candidates are being screened, independently vetted and interviewed to ensure only competent and ethical leaders are chosen. He also announced that the ANC will launch […]
# The ANC believes the legal and parliamentary processes involving president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala matter must be allowed to run their course. According to the party, the High Court in the Western Cape only paused, not cancelled, Parliament’s impeachment hearings while Ramaphosa’s court review is heard in September. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says its preliminary investigation has uncovered serious procurement and governance concerns at the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority. The organisation claims INSETA’s budget increased from about 20-million-rand to 443-million-rand in the 2024/2025 financial year. OUTA’s Rudie Heyneke also questions the appointment of a service provider, Mabophe Business Solutions, […]
# The Technology Innovation Agency has signed a partnership agreement with the Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub to strengthen innovation and technology development across Southern Africa. The agreement includes plans to establish a joint South Africa-Botswana innovation fund to support researchers, start-ups and small businesses. The two organisations will also work together on projects in […]
# The National Science and Technology Forum has recognised the mammal research institute whale unit at the University of Pretoria for its contribution to marine conservation on World Nature Conservation Day. The unit received the 2025 NSTF-South32 data for research award for developing Africa’s most comprehensive whale monitoring programme. The long-term research tracks whale populations […]
# The DA says indifference is the biggest threat to environmental protection, calling for stronger action to protect biodiversity. The party’s Dave Bryant says the Western Cape has expanded its protected areas by more than 81-thousand hectares through 25 new nature reserves over the past year. Bryant added cooperation between the government, landowners and communities […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has assured the public that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits. According to Cachalia, the kits are available nationwide, and more are being distributed to keep facilities fully stocked. Police ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says the kits are vital for collecting forensic evidence, […]
# The EFF has filed a direct appeal to the Constitutional Court challenging president Cyril Ramaphosa’s court order that paused Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment hearings. The EFF, which is supporting the African Transformation Movement’s application, argues that the High Court’s ruling in the Western Cape weakens Parliament’s oversight role and could allow future presidents to […]
