# The High Court in the Western Cape has admitted Section27, representing the Treatment Action Campaign, and Sonke Gender Justice as friends of the court in a landmark case challenging South Africa’s criminalisation of sex work. The main hearing is set for 18 to 20 May next year, in Cape Town. Section27’s Khuselwa Dyantyi says […]
# Stellenbosch mayor Jeremy Fasser says a special council meeting will be held this week to investigate allegations of workplace bullying and constructive dismissal. This follows a leaked video from 2023 of municipal human resources manager, Alexander Kannemeyer, suggesting that white employees should be made uncomfortable until they resign. Fasser says the municipality will review […]
# The GOOD Party says the Western Cape government’s lawsuit against the National Health Insurance Act is a political stunt designed to delay long-overdue healthcare reforms. The party argues that the DA-led province is using technicalities in public participation to block transformation, while only a privileged few have access to quality treatment. GOOD secretary-general Brett […]
# The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association says Eskom has reached 100 consecutive days without load-shedding. The milestone is credited to the utility’s improvements and the rapid growth of solar energy, which has reduced demand on the national grid and strengthened energy security across the country. The association’s CEO, Rethabile Melamu, calls for further investment […]
# The National Consumer Commission has announced recalls for the Ford Mustang, Ford Transit Custom, BMW X3, Volkswagen Polo, and Hino 500 series buses. The recalls are due to critical safety faults, including faulty fuel pumps, airbags, headrests, rear axles, and steering components. The commission’s Phetho Ntaba urged owners to take their vehicles to authorised […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the provincial government has confirmed plans to expand the Gautrain to Roodepoort, Soweto, Fourways and Mamelodi in Tshwane. The project aims to improve public transport and integrate the provincial transport network, offering better connectivity and services for commuters across the province. Lesufi told the media the preferred bidder for […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says a fatal accident on the N1 North freeway in Midrand has left five people dead and several others injured. A taxi overturned between the Buccleuch Interchange and Allandale Road, causing major traffic disruptions. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla advised motorists to avoid this section and use alternative routes, while […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced the re-launch of Nasi iSpani, to create 45-thousand jobs and training opportunities for young people who are not working or studying. The programme will provide internships, work-integrated learning, artisanal and technical skills development, and public service roles. Lesufi told the media the initiative aims to build state capacity, […]
# The ANC says it salutes South African activists who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The party described their mission as a non-violent stand against Israel’s blockade of Gaza and a powerful statement for justice and human rights. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says the flotilla echoes South Africa’s own […]
