# The Freedom Front Plus says Ekurhuleni’s debt crisis is worsening, while many residents are struggling to cope with rising municipal tariffs. According to the party, the municipality’s latest financial report shows outstanding debt of about 38-billion-rand, with most of it long overdue and largely owed by households. The FF Plus’s Denise Janse van Rensburg […]
# 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 […]
# Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has urged residents to remain cautious as severe weather continues to affect large parts of the province. The South African Weather Service has warned that dangerous conditions will persist, with more rain and strong winds expected in the Garden Route today. […]
# National Assembly speaker, Thoko Didiza, says Parliament will implement the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Phala Phala matter involving president Cyril Ramaphosa. The ConCourt found that Parliament’s 2022 decision to block the independent panel report was unconstitutional and ordered that the report be referred to an impeachment committee. Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the […]
# The DA says it’s determined to hold those responsible for Johannesburg’s water crisis accountable and force urgent action to fix the city’s failing water system. The party has filed court papers in the High Court in Johannesburg against Johannesburg Water, the City and mayor Dada Morero over the worsening water crisis. The DA’s mayoral […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says it supports independent power producers to help improve the electricity supply in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng. The FF Plus believes a diversified energy mix could improve stability and help lower costs over time. However, the party warns the model could limit the metro’s control over electricity revenue. The FF Plus’s […]
# One person has died in Kenilworth in Cape Town after a tree fell on a car during severe weather in the Western Cape. Another motorist was injured in Parow in a similar incident. Torrential rain and gale-force wind continue to batter the province, causing widespread flooding, landslides, power outages and road closures. Disaster Risk […]
# All public and special schools in the Western Cape will be closed tomorrow as severe weather continues to impact the region. More than 227 schools had already applied for closure by the afternoon, while several schools have reported storm-related damage. Education MEC David Maynier says the situation will be monitored closely, with schools expected […]
# Cape Town International Airport says adverse weather conditions in both Cape Town and George have disrupted flight operations. It says it remains open and operational despite the severe weather affecting parts of the Western Cape. Airport authorities are closely monitoring operations, while alternative airports are accommodating diverted flights where necessary. Passengers have been warned […]
