# The DA is calling for a full investigation after Karlien Park Clinic in Rustenburg was left without electricity due to unpaid bills of 119-thousand-rand by the North West Department of Health. The party intervened to have power restored, warning similar short payments could disrupt services at other health facilities in the province. The DA’s […]
# Leaders of the Cultural Communities Collaborative Initiative have announced a new effort to engage on issues affecting their communities and contribute to the national dialogue. They will compile an input document outlining key challenges and proposed solutions, ensuring cultural voices are included in national discussions. The initiative’s co-chairperson, Barend Uys, encouraged cultural leaders to […]
# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says police are intensifying efforts against gang violence and other crimes in the Western Cape. Over one-thousand illegal firearms have been seized and more than 114-thousand suspects arrested since April. Masemola told the media in Kraaifontein, a suspect linked to a recent mass killing has been arrested, while nationwide […]
# The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has secured 15 criminal convictions from April to June, including murder, rape by police officers, assault, and torture. The police watchdog received one-thousand-171 new cases, mainly in the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape. IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping says plans are underway to appoint 36 retired detectives over […]
# ActionSA has submitted its Amendment Bill to the Constitution directly to president Cyril Ramaphosa at his request. The bill aims to cut unnecessary deputy minister positions and give Parliament more oversight over the executive. The party claims deputy ministers add little value and mainly serve as political appointments. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip says their proposals […]
# The latest FNB and Bureau for Economic Research building confidence index shows builders remain negative, with confidence dropping to 35 points from July to September. Main contractor confidence rose to 46 points, quantity surveyors fell 12 points, architects dropped two points, sub-contractors rose to 37 points, and hardware retailers to 36 points. FNB senior […]
# Eskom has launched its first fleet of 20 electric vehicles as part of its move towards cleaner energy. The vehicles, ranging from delivery vans to light trucks, will be primarily used in the distribution and generation divisions to cut costs and reduce emissions. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says this marks the start of a […]
# The MK Party welcomes a ruling by the High Court in Limpopo as a victory for transparency and accountability in local government. The court dismissed an application by Thabazimbi Local Municipality’s municipal manager, who sought to block the party’s councillor, Phetole Bosney Mashao, from carrying out his oversight duties. MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the role of deputy ministers, despite criticism over their high cost to taxpayers. Ramaphosa told Parliament that deputy ministers continue to add value to government work. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip argued the 42 deputy ministers are a wasteful expense and serve as patronage. Ramaphosa admitted he would prefer a smaller […]
