# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of ten-year driving licence cards for light motor vehicles. According to the organisation, the change will save motorists time and money and reduce pressure on the licence renewal system. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says the new ten-year validity period is not yet in effect, and […]
# Statistics South Africa says the number of business liquidations declined slightly in June. The total number of liquidations fell by 0.4-percent year-on-year, from 246 to 245 cases. Company liquidations decreased, while liquidations of close corporations increased. Stats SA’s Onica Mushwana says liquidations were down by 1.4-percent between April and June and declined by 0.9-percent […]
# AfriForum says the proposed Gas Bill could discourage investment by giving the Ministry of Electricity and Energy and the energy regulator, Nersa, broader powers over gas prices, licensing and infrastructure. The organisation argues several provisions could increase state control, reduce competition and create uncertainty for investors. AfriForum’s Lambert de Klerk calls for changes that […]
# The EFF says its 2026 local government election manifesto offers a new vision for municipalities focused on improving service delivery, creating jobs and fighting corruption. The party has vowed to prioritise reliable water and electricity, insource key municipal services, support local businesses through procurement, expand housing and healthcare, and strengthen law enforcement. EFF leader […]
# Accused number one, Musa Kekana, in the Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala trial claims police tortured him after his arrest in April 2024. In the High Court in Johannesburg, Kekana alleged that he was assaulted until he coughed and spat blood. His lawyer, Riaan Gissing, wants evidence and statements made after his arrest excluded from the […]
# The DA says Parliament must scrutinise president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Water crisis plan and hold the Presidency accountable for its implementation. The party’s Stephen Moore says the plan lacks clear targets, deadlines, and funding, and calls for regular progress reports. Moore added urgent action is needed to ensure municipalities protect water revenue and provide reliable […]
# The latest mid-year population estimates indicate South Africa’s population has grown to approximately 63.5-million people in 2026, despite a decline in fertility rates. Statistics South Africa’s Diego Iturralde says the population grew by 1.2-percent between last year and this year, with women making up about 51-percent of the population. Iturralde added the average number […]
# The embattled radiologist and television doctor Pieter Henning has died in a single-vehicle crash in Potchefstroom in North West. According to News24, Henning’s vehicle struck a light pole and several trees last night. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The co-founder of Keystone Radiology was facing an ongoing investigation by the Health […]
# The Electoral Commission’s chief electoral official, Sy Mamabolo, says the commission does not recognise Orania in the Northern Cape as a separate area for elections and will follow South Africa’s official municipal boundaries. Mamabolo has also confirmed that 2 and 3 November will be special voting days, with the main local government election taking […]
