# South Africa topped a new global real estate transparency index but still faces challenges in its fight against money laundering. The Opacity in Real Estate Ownership Index, released by Transparency International and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective, shows South Africa performs well in regulating real estate transactions. However, access to property records remains limited. Meanwhile, […]
# The DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s intervention in Johannesburg is a publicity stunt ahead of the G20 summit in November. In an open letter, the party accuses Ramaphosa of only acting now to impress global leaders while ignoring years of service delivery failures. It questions the legality of the Johannesburg Presidential Working Group and […]
# The DA says converting the social relief of distress grant into a job seekers allowance and reforming collective bargaining are crucial steps to promote job creation. Following the release of the latest quarterly employment figures, which show 91-thousand fewer jobs, the party calls for urgent pro-growth reforms, including liberalising the energy market, supporting small […]
# The National Lotteries Commission has extended the deadline for funding applications for the 2024/2025 financial year. The new closing date is 16 May, extended from 31 March, to accommodate the high volume of inquiries and backlogs. Commissioner Jodi Scholtz encourages organisations to update their profiles with the Department of Social Development and submit applications […]
# The DA calls for a wide-ranging investigation into suspected arson-related wildfires in the Western Cape. A parliamentary reply revealed that 68 of the more than eleven-thousand wildfires reported in the province are being investigated as arson, with 97-percent occurring in Cape Town. The party urges the police to arrest those responsible. The DA’s Dave […]
# The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environmental Affairs in the Free State has confirmed an outbreak of African armyworms. Thirty-one cases have been reported in several areas, including Jacobsdal, Luckhoff, and Petrusburg. The infestation is spreading to Boshof and is threatening crops like maize and sorghum. Farmers are advised to move livestock and […]
# ActionSA has raised concerns about potential political interference in the newly launched Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum. The party says corruption in the Department of Home Affairs has weakened border security and warns that without strict enforcement, it will continue to harm the immigration system and national security. ActionSA’s Matthew George calls for […]
# Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment minister, Dion George, has outlined a bold G20 plan to protect oceans and combat marine pollution. Delegates will meet in person in the Kruger National Park and in Cape Town later this year. Speaking at the first virtual meeting of the Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group, George said […]
# The Minerals Council South Africa is expanding its support for ex-mineworkers with the launch of a new health guide. This guide provides essential information on occupational diseases, such as silicosis and tuberculosis, and offers guidance on accessing treatment and compensation. The council’s Allan Seccombe says this initiative is part of their ongoing commitment to […]
