# US president Donald Trump’s administration has launched ‘Mission South Africa’, a programme prioritising white Afrikaners for refugee resettlement. Documents obtained by The New York Times reveal that US officials have set up refugee centres in Pretoria and are reviewing over eight-thousand-200 applications, with a special focus on Afrikaner farmers. By mid-April, they will submit […]
# The Minerals Council South Africa has reported a 24-percent drop in mining fatalities, with 42 deaths recorded last year compared to 55 the previous year. The industry also saw a 16-percent reduction in injuries. At its fall-of-ground day of learning, over 300 industry experts discussed ways to improve safety and prevent rock falls, the […]
# The Public Servants Association has condemned Parliament’s portfolio committee on Health for ignoring healthcare workers during its visit to KwaZulu-Natal. According to the PSA, the committee failed to address the province’s healthcare crisis, which includes staff shortages, non-functional medical equipment, and hospitals without security or critical resources. The association’s Mlungisi Ndlovu accuses the committee […]
# The DA will lay criminal charges against Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane over her alleged involvement in corruption linked to Eskom and her former employer, Vitrovian. The party is also demanding an update from the National Prosecuting Authority on Simelane’s role in the VBS bank scandal. The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach says reports indicate Simelane […]
# A petition calling for justice for seven-year-old Cwecwe, who was raped at Bergville College in Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, has gained over 670-thousand signatures. The outpouring of support continues, with a march scheduled in Cape Town tomorrow. Speaking at the Uyinene Mrwetyana commemorative lecture in Makhanda, Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube, says the […]
# The minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has announced the allocation of 1.4-billion-rand in disaster relief funds to assist five provinces affected by recent disasters. The funds will support the repair of infrastructure, restore basic services, and aid local economies in the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. Hlabisa […]
# The Public Servants Association has successfully secured the reinstatement of overtime and shift allowances for correctional workers. This follows the Department of Correctional Services’ attempt to defer payments without union consultation. The PSA challenged the decision through legal processes, forcing the department to lift the moratorium. The association’s Claude Naiker says they will continue […]
# Build One South Africa has accused the government of national unity of targeting working families with higher taxes through its proposed budget. As the chairperson of Parliament’s Appropriations Committee, party leader Mmusi Maimane has launched a nationwide petition to stop the increase and urged Parliament to focus on reducing unnecessary costs. BOSA’s Roger Solomons […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has arrested 225 motorists for drunk driving in a week-long operation across the city. The department has vowed to intensify roadblocks and public awareness campaigns to curb the problem. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says driving under the influence remains a major threat to road safety, increasing the risk of […]
