# Rise Mzansi calls for all parliamentary processes to be handled in a legally and procedurally sound manner. The party’s comments follow National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza’s statement that Parliament will implement the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter involving president Cyril Ramaphosa. Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana says Parliament must ensure every step […]
# AfriForum calls for a full investigation into repeated security breaches at South African National Defence Force facilities in Gauteng, including burglaries and weapons theft. The organisation says the incidents raise serious national security concerns and may indicate possible syndicate involvement or internal collusion. It has also offered to assist the SANDF with training on […]
# Union federation Cosatu says urgent action is needed to tackle the rising unemployment crisis. The latest Statistics South Africa figures for January to March show the expanded unemployment rate has increased to 43.7-percent, with over 300-thousand more people out of work. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says job losses were especially high in construction and community […]
# A protected inmate from Goodwood Prison was expected to testify in the high-profile trial of alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack in the High Court in the Western Cape today. The witness reportedly told the Independent Police Investigative Directorate that anti-gang unit detective Charl Kinnear was allegedly killed in 2020 by a hitman linked to […]
# The Western Cape Mobility Department is closely monitoring road conditions across the province as flooding and storm damage continue to disrupt major routes. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel where possible, and follow instructions from traffic and disaster management authorities while recovery and safety operations continue. The provincial traffic management spokesperson, […]
# The Western Cape Education Department says all schools in the province will reopen tomorrow. This follows updated guidance from the provincial disaster management centre and the South African Weather Service. However, some schools may remain closed due to storm-related infrastructure damage or access challenges. Education MEC David Maynier warns against the spread of fake […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African countries to recognise tourism as a major driver of economic growth and job creation. Speaking at the official opening of the Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, Ramaphosa said tourism is a growing sector that helps shape Africa’s image globally. He highlighted the importance of strong infrastructure and called […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says president Cyril Ramaphosa could lose his pension and other benefits, including security protection, if he is impeached over the Phala Phala matter. Speaking at the party’s youth mobilisation campaign in Sandton, Malema outlined Parliament’s impeachment process and said it could continue even if Ramaphosa resigns. He also claimed the […]
# ANEW Hotels and Resorts says South Africa’s tourism recovery is about more than just visitor numbers. The company states the sector has rebounded to over 95-percent of pre-pandemic levels, but the focus should now be on wider economic benefits. It made the remarks as the Africa Travel Indaba is underway in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Spokesperson […]
