# The Southern Africa Agri Initiative, Saai, warns Section Ten of the foot and mouth disease vaccination scheme could worsen challenges in managing the outbreak. The farmers’ organisation argues the scheme gives too much power to the director of Animal Health despite past failures in handling outbreaks. Spokesperson Francois Rossouw cautions livestock owners may face […]
# The Paper and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa has launched its 2027/2028 masters in engineering bursary programme to support the next generation of chemical engineers. The initiative aims to strengthen skills development and promote innovation in the circular bioeconomy within the pulp and paper sector. The organisation’s Jane Molony says the programme offers a […]
# Rise Mzansi says the City of Johannesburg’s financial crisis is putting about six-million residents at risk. The party reacted to Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s warning of severe financial distress in the municipality, including an unfunded budget, a major cash shortfall, and alleged illegal financial commitments. Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana says the situation could lead […]
# The DA’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Helen Zille, says the City is effectively bankrupt. This after Finance minister Enoch Godongwana revealed in a letter to mayor Dada Morero that the metro owes creditors 25-billion-rand while holding only four-billion-rand in cash, leaving a shortfall of more than 21-billion-rand. Zille told the media the dire financial […]
# The Presidency has acknowledged concern following reports that a person of interest to South African law enforcement was part of a delegation during president Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to Zimbabwe. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told the media Ramaphosa was unaware of the person’s presence and had travelled at the invitation of president Emmerson Mnangagwa. […]
# Solidarity Teachers’ Network says several schools in Pretoria have been left without electricity due to mismanagement by the Gauteng Department of Education. They argue principals and governing bodies are now having to implement emergency measures to keep schools running, with thousands of learners affected. The network’s Johan Botha says the power cuts are disrupting […]
# Solidarity’s Helping Hand says students are bearing the brunt of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s ongoing crisis, following its placement under administration. The organisation argues the problems at the scheme go beyond funding shortages and point to deeper governance failures and weak financial controls. Solidarity’s Yolandi Theron says operational breakdowns have left students […]
AfriForum welcomes an order by the High Court in Pretoria instructing the City of Tshwane to restore electricity to schools that were cut off due to disputed property rate payments. The urgent case was heard after several schools were left without power, disrupting teaching, safety systems and feeding schemes. AfriForum’s Alana Bailey says the ruling […]
# The GOOD Party says the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape has effectively come to a standstill after its fuel supply contract expired at the end of last month. The party’s Lawrence Troon says the lapse has left emergency and essential service vehicles unable to operate, raising concerns about the municipality’s ability […]
