# KwaZulu-Natal residents are being urged to stay safe as damaging winds, heavy storms, and snow hit the province. A level four alert has been issued for damaging winds and waves along the coastline, while a level two alert is in place for severe thunderstorms inland. The provincial disaster management centre is on high alert. […]
# Disabled People South Africa calls for greater protection of the rights of children with disabilities. They also support the United Nations Children’s Fund’s global efforts to improve protection for disabled children by 2030. Wrapping up Child Protection Week, the organisation’s chairperson, Patrick Mahlakoane, says these children remain among the most vulnerable in society and […]
# Solidarity’s Social Workers’ Network says the Gauteng Department of Social Development is failing vulnerable communities by not paying social funds on time. The department returned 102-million-rand to the National Treasury instead of using it for essential services. Solidarity’s Bianca Smit says many non-profit organisations are struggling to survive, as delayed or unpaid subsidies put […]
# Action Society eis dat polisiebeamptes wat misdade gepleeg het onmiddellik sonder betaling uit die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens verwyder word totdat hul sake opgelos is. Dit volg nadat die Parlement se portefeuljekomitee oor Polisie onthul het dat verskeie beamptes wat van verkragting, poging tot moord, dwelmhandel en korrupsie beskuldig word, steeds aktief diens doen. Juanita du Preez […]
# Businessman Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, has begun suspending Starlink services used illegally in South Africa. This follows a warning from the communications regulator, ICASA, which raised concerns about users exploiting loopholes to access the satellite internet. According to News24, Starlink isn’t licensed to operate locally due to Black Economic Empowerment ownership rules, but roaming […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority says it is preparing a new application to extradite the Gupta brothers from the United Arab Emirates. This comes as the NPA faces criticism after the High Court in the Free State ruled the extradition of Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota, in the asbestos case, was unlawful. NPA […]
# The Health Funders Association says a personal income tax hike of up to 115-percent would be needed to fund the National Health Insurance in its current form. They launched a legal challenge against the NHI Act, warning that it is fiscally impossible and would damage the economy. The association’s CEO, Thoneshan Naidoo, proposes a […]
# The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre urges residents to donate items to support families affected by fires and floods this winter. Seven fire stations across the city will serve as drop-off points, open around the clock. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says items needed include clothing, non-perishable […]
# The Ministry of Transport is set to meet with the Road Accident Fund board on Tuesday. This follows the precautionary suspension of CEO Collins Letsaolo. The Transport Department also plans to finalise the Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill, to make it easier for victims to claim benefits without expensive legal fees. Ministry spokesperson Collen […]
