# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the chant “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’, while not deemed illegal by the Constitutional Court, is no longer relevant to the party’s goals. He explained during an interview at the meeting of the party’s national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, Gauteng, that the chant, rooted in apartheid-era resistance, […]
# The Competition Commission has raised concerns about consistently high food prices, despite some small price drops in certain items. In its latest essential food pricing monitoring report, the commission highlights that while some essential foods, like canned pilchards, have seen price reductions, the prices of eggs and sunflower oil remain elevated. The commission’s spokesperson, […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says irregular expenditure, poor management, and a lack of oversight have caused ongoing setbacks in the broadcasting digital migration project. In a report submitted to Parliament, the organisation calls for an urgent investigation into the project, which is behind schedule. OUTA’s Andrea van Heerden says effective consequence management is […]
# ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a new smart membership card, designed to enhance the party’s internal processes and improve member engagement. The card is part of the party’s efforts to modernise and strengthen operations, with plans to incorporate advanced technology like artificial intelligence. Addressing the first day of the national executive committee meeting […]
# The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety urges road users to prioritise child safety as school holidays begin. Parents are reminded to buckle up their children, avoid distractions while driving, and teach kids basic road safety. The department’s Tidimalo Chuene warns that nationally over one-thousand-600 young lives were lost on roads in 2023, […]
# The Africa Women Financial Inclusion Initiative, hosted by Black Distributors Trust in partnership with Old Mutual, will today launch the women’s financial inclusion summit in Sandton, in Gauteng. The summit aims to tackle barriers to women’s financial inclusion, focusing on skills development, access to finance and empowering women with tools to build wealth. The […]
# United Africans Transformation will launch the HIV Disability platform on Saturday to address the intersectional challenges faced by people living with HIV and disabilities. The platform aims to promote inclusivity, empowerment, and social justice, raise awareness, and combat stigma. The party’s Mighty Mabule calls for policy changes to ensure equal access to healthcare, education, […]
# Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has confirmed that South Africa will review the credentials of newly appointed US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell and was not consulted on his selection. This follows president Donald Trump’s announcement of Bozell’s nomination, a right-wing media critic, amid growing tensions. Ntshavheni also rejected US concerns over the government’s […]
# The South African Social Security Agency has extended the deadline for beneficiaries to migrate to the new Postbank card until 30 April. The extension aims to ensure a smooth transition and prevent disruptions in grant payments. Briefing the media on the outcomes of the cabinet meeting, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, confirmed that […]
