# The Public Servants Association welcomes the suspension of the Mpumalanga Education Head of Department, Lucy Moyane, following a forensic report exposing serious procurement irregularities. The department reportedly spent two-million-rand on just 22 laptops costing over 91-thousand-rand each. The association’s Flip van der Walt warns more senior officials may be involved, calling for urgent disciplinary […]
# The Department of Agriculture will soon introduce new rules to control the movement of cloven-hoofed livestock in a bid to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. This follows an outbreak at the largest beef producer, Karan Beef, which confirmed infections at its Heidelberg feedlot in Gauteng. The new measures will require supervised animal movement […]
# The City of Johannesburg has launched the Joburg Bomb Squad, a new team aimed at tackling crime, enforcing by-laws, and improving service delivery. The team will be led by president of the ANC Veterans’ League, Snuki Zikalala and includes former city managers Blake Mosley-Lefatole, Mavela Dlamini and Trevor Fowler. Mayor Dada Morero said the […]
# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has fired his controversial chief of staff, Roman Cabanac, following a public outcry over past racist and offensive remarks on social media. The podcaster, known for his controversial views, confirmed his dismissal in a video on X, stating that he received the termination letter on Tuesday. Cabanac is considering challenging […]
# Aviation Coordination Services says it’s committed to good faith talks with the Airports Company South Africa to resolve a dispute over hold baggage screening services. This after Transport minister Barbara Creecy ordered both sides to enter mediation, aiming to safeguard airport security and avoid disruptions. Aviation’s CEO, Duke Phahla, welcomes the opportunity to collaborate […]
# Environmental group, the Green Connection says it remains committed to challenging companies that pollute the environment, especially in the mining sector. Marking World Environment Day, the organisation says that South Africans have a right to a clean and healthy environment. The group’s Lisa Makaula urges the government to invest in renewable energy, protect coastal […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal government has mobilised relief efforts after a fire destroyed several homes at the Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban. Over 40 shacks burned down last night, leaving 70 people without homes. The spokesperson for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Senzelwe Mzila, says the provincial government, working with eThekwini Municipality […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy has ordered the Airports Company South Africa’s board to enter mediation with Airports Coordination Services over a dispute about baggage screening at airports. The disagreement, which also involves the Civil Aviation Authority, has led to ongoing litigation. Creecy warns the fight could affect airport safety and national security. Ministry spokesperson […]
# The MK Party has submitted wide-ranging constitutional amendments as part of the 2025 constitutional review process. The party wants land to be expropriated without compensation, citizens to directly elect the president, official recognition of Khoi and San languages and the right to full employment. MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela also proposed compulsory military service […]
