# Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen says collaboration with the private sector, not state control, will unlock the full potential of the agriculture sector. Tabling the 2025/2026 budget vote in Parliament, Steenhuisen outlined plans to build a climate-smart, youth-driven and inclusive food system. Key interventions include a new biosecurity council to manage disease outbreaks, expanded […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says certain journalists have abandoned their role as impartial reporters but are allegedly pushing political agendas. While the party defends media freedom, it should not be mistaken for impunity. Mbalula states that this form of captured journalism undermines public trust and the values of media freedom, ultimately harming democracy. He […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister Dion George has gazetted new draft regulations to manage offshore ship-to-ship transfers, with a strong focus on protecting the endangered African penguin. The regulations, now open for public comment, aim to reduce risks from maritime activities, especially in sensitive areas like Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape. George […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the City of Johannesburg is overstepping its authority by trying to control privately owned CCTV cameras. OUTA has taken the city to the High Court in Johannesburg, challenging a new by-law that forces residents and businesses to register their cameras, pay fees, and hand over footage. OUTA’s Stefanie […]
# The ANC says Higher Education and Training minister Nobuhle Nkabane acted in good faith in appointing a voluntary advisory panel for the appointment of Sector Education and Training Authorities board chairpersons. It states there was no intent to mislead Parliament, and the error involving advocate Terry Motau’s role was acknowledged and corrected. In a […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union says claims made by KwaZulu-Natal’s Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, have serious implications for the integrity of the criminal justice system. The union has called for calm and urged that the matter be handled through independent processes to avoid further damage to public confidence. Popcru’s Richard Mamabolo says […]
# The DA says the ANC is defending the indefensible by offering full and unconditional support to Higher Education and Training minister Nobuhle Nkabane, who is under criminal investigation. The party accuses Nkabane of lying to Parliament to cover up cadre deployment corruption. The DA’s Karabo Khakhau warns that such backing undermines accountability and signals […]
# The ANC has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the leadership crisis within the South African Police Service, following explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The ANC says the allegations threaten the integrity of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the media the […]
# Business Leadership South Africa says urgent action is needed to resolve grid bottlenecks that are stalling energy reform. The organisation says while progress has been made through cooperation with Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, delays in unlocking private investment and connecting renewable energy projects are concerning. In her weekly newsletter, CEO Busisiwe Mavuso […]
