# The civil society movement NotInMyName has called on government to immediately suspend the national dialogue, citing it’s a waste of money while crime and corruption are out of control. The movement’s Siyabulela Jentile says the recent murder of Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole, allegedly linked to a two-billion-rand scandal, and explosive claims of political interference […]
# The DA says Gauteng is facing a growing crisis of gang violence and illegal firearms, particularly in coloured communities. The party says more than 15 gang-related attacks have been recorded since September last year in areas like Westbury, Eldorado Park, Orange Farm and Johannesburg South. The DA’s Michael Sun accuses premier Panyaza Lesufi of […]
# The Activist and Citizens Forum has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to act urgently to prevent South Africa from descending into a deeper crisis. This follows serious allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accusing Police minister Senzo Mchunu and deputy National Commissioner of Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya of political interference in police operations. The […]
# ActionSA has reaffirmed its support for KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi following his claims of political interference in police investigations. The party says Mkhwanazi has a strong record and should not be victimised for speaking out against senior political figures. ActionSA’s Michael Beaumont warned against silencing honest police leaders targeted for doing their jobs, […]
# ActionSA has pledged to make basic service delivery its top priority in the upcoming local government elections, citing the collapse of infrastructure in many municipalities. Wrapping up its strategic planning session, the party said South Africans are demanding reliable services above politics. It plans to tackle failures in electricity, water, sanitation, and roads. ActionSA’s […]
# The DA in Limpopo says failure to regularly test water at schools could lead to another bilharzia outbreak like the one experienced last year. The party has called on Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya to prioritise water quality testing and partner with municipalities to ensure that learners have access to clean, safe water. The DA’s […]
# The Public Servants Association is calling for full transparency and accountability after fraud was uncovered in the Mpumalanga Education Department’s housing allowance system. This follows the suspension of two officials linked to irregular payments made between July and November last year. The association’s Pamela Letebele says everyone who knowingly benefited from the scheme must […]
# Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya says undervaluing labour inspectors undermines job creation and the protection of workers’ rights. Speaking during the department’s budget vote in Parliament, Sibiya revealed that over 310-thousand inspections were conducted in the past financial year, resulting in more than 78-million-rand being recovered for underpaid workers. He urged stronger […]
# AfriForum says government plans to revise the 1998 White Paper on Local Government will be meaningless unless corruption in municipalities is tackled head-on. The organisation’s Deidré Steffens says the discussion document mentions reform 47 times, but barely refers to corruption. Steffens calls for strict action against wrongdoing, regular lifestyle audits, and less political interference […]
