# The DA has condemned Defence minister Angie Motshekga’s silence over the Army’s planned golf day on 4 April, calling it insensitive amid the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The party says Motshekga has ignored calls to cancel the event, despite soldiers facing growing threats. The DA’s Nicholas Gotsell slammed the South […]
# ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the United States is being hypocritical and showing oppressive traits in its foreign policy. Speaking at the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, Denosa, in Ekurhuleni, Mbalula criticised the US for using its veto powers in the United Nations Security Council to block accountability for Israel’s violations of international […]
# Rugby: FNB is now the main sponsor of the Springboks, with its logo featured on the team’s jerseys. This builds on a partnership that started in 2017. FNB will support the men’s, women’s, and youth teams. FNB CEO Harry Kellan says the sponsorship reflects the bank’s commitment to rugby’s role in uniting the nation […]
# Statistics South Africa says liquidations increased by 1.4-percent in February compared to the same period last year. Liquidations of close corporations increased by 4 cases, while liquidations of companies decreased by 2 cases during this period. The figures for the first two months of this year also show a slight 0.4-percent decrease compared to […]
# The GOOD Party says Johannesburg’s Economic Development Department is failing to drive economic growth effectively. During a council meeting, the party criticised the lack of a centralised database for economic indicators as it undermines decision-making. GOOD’s Matthew Cook condemned the absence of a comprehensive economic growth strategy, arguing that without proper planning, Johannesburg cannot […]
# The City of Cape Town’s latest traffic fine roadshow has attracted nearly three-500 motorists, who settled over four-million-rand in outstanding fines and warrants. A total of over ten-thousand fines and three-thousand-892 warrants were cleared, and an additional ten-million-rand in payment arrangements were made. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, advised motorists […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union says it disagrees with concerns from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate over recent deadly shootings involving police in KwaZulu-Natal. The union criticised IPID for not supporting officers who must act quickly to protect themselves and the public in life-threatening situations. Popcru’s Nthabeleng Molefe urges the police watchdog […]
# The Electoral Commission has received over 40 submissions from political parties in response to its notice of cancellation for 192 inactive parties. These parties had failed to renew their registration by the 31 January deadline and are not represented in any legislative body. The commission’s David Mandaha says the IEC aims to keep its […]
# Several ministers, including Police minister Senzo Mchunu, Finance minister Enoch Godongwana, and DA leader and Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen, are under fire for failing to answer parliamentary questions. A report by Parliament shows that 222 out of 783 questions remain unanswered. Mchunu ignored 47 of the 74 questions directed at him, Godongwana missed 15 […]
