# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi today tabled a seven-billion-rand budget aimed at improving public healthcare and preparing for the rollout of National Health Insurance. The plan includes building new hospitals, hiring more doctors and nurses, and permanently employing 27-thousand community health workers. Motsoaledi also announced 753-million-rand funding to fight HIV and tuberculosis, including the rollout […]
# AfriForum has called for an immediate halt to proposed changes to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority regulations, citing the growing scandal involving businessman Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. They want an independent investigation into PSiRA’s ties to criminal networks and political interference. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk demands disciplinary and criminal action against officials who allowed Matlala’s […]
# National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has asked three parliamentary committees to urgently investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, including claims of political interference by Police minister Senzo Mchunu. The committees on Police, Justice and Constitutional Development, and the joint standing committee on Intelligence have been asked to urgently consider the claims, […]
# The ANC in Tshwane has condemned the killing of ward ten councillor Thabang Masemola, who was ambushed by unknown gunmen in Mamelodi yesterday. The party says it’s concerned by the ongoing murders of councillors, many of which remain unsolved. ANC regional spokesperson Bafuze Yabo calls on the police to urgently bring those responsible to […]
# Trade union Solidarity has urged Bidvest to amend its bursary programme by 25 July or face legal action. The union says the current scheme unfairly excludes white children from low-income families. Bidvest offers a bursary scheme for African, coloured and Indian children of employees who earn less that 15-thousand-rand per month. Solidarity’s Anton van […]
# Sakeliga and the National Employers Association of South Africa have filed an urgent application in the High Court in Pretoria to stop the implementation of the 2025 Employment Equity quotas. They argue the rules, which force companies with over 50 workers to match national race and gender targets, are unconstitutional and procedurally flawed. Sakeliga’s […]
# The National Consumer Commission says Volkswagen, Volvo and Toyota are recalling several vehicles due to safety concerns. VW is recalling Golf 8 models because of a seatbelt fault that could cause injury in a crash. Volvo is recalling some XC90 hybrids due to a braking problem when going downhill. The commission’s Phetho Ntaba urges […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed it will proceed with the domestic violence case against Premier Soccer League general manager Andile ‘Ace’ Ncobo, despite the complainant’s request to withdraw the matter. Ncobo was released on warning yesterday by the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. He is accused of assaulting his girlfriend last […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health has temporarily closed Rustervaal Clinic in Emfuleni because of unsafe building conditions, including a collapsing ceiling and faulty wiring. The Department of Employment and Labour issued a prohibition notice, halting operations until repairs are completed. The department’s Motalatale Modiba says while it’s unclear how long the closure will last, […]