# The MK Party has replaced Mzwanele Manyi as its chief whip in Parliament with former Johannesburg council speaker, Colleen Makhubele. The party’s deputy leader John Hlophe, made the announcement, thanking Manyi for his service and said the change takes effect immediately. Hlophe urged members of Parliament to support Makhubele in her new role, expressing […]
# The MK Party has accused Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi of ignoring South Africa’s transformation laws by pushing a policy that allows foreign telecom companies like Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate without proper consultation or local partnerships. Speaking during Parliament’s Communications Committee meeting, the party’s Colleen Makhubele said Malatsi failed to support […]
# The EFF says Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi is overstepping his powers by using a ministerial policy directive to change ICT sector rules without proper legislation. During Parliament’s Communications Committee briefing, the party raised concerns about the impact of foreign satellite companies like Starlink on local jobs and the telecommunications industry. The […]
# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has denied claims that proposed changes to broad-based black economic empowerment regulations in the ICT sector are designed to benefit businessman Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink. Briefing Parliament’s portfolio committee on Communications, Malatsi said the policy direction aims to align ICT licensing rules with existing sector […]
# Plastics recycling organisation, Polyco and the Western Cape Government are expanding their school recycling programme to 13 more schools this year. Each school will get over 380-thousand-rand to set up recycling centres, teach learners about recycling, and create jobs for local community members. Polyco’s Chantal Philander says the programme also helps schools earn money […]
# The Public Servants Association condemns the brutal killing of two healthcare workers from St Elizabeth Hospital in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape. A nurse and a deputy director were murdered at their home in Palmerton village last week. The motive is still unknown. This follows another recent killing of an ambulance worker in Jansenville. […]
# Athletics: The DA has called for calm and unity ahead of Athletics South Africa’s elections on Saturday. This after A-S-A president James Moloi requested police presence at the elections, a move the party says signals deep dysfunction and instability within the federation. The DA’s Joe McGluwa says the ongoing infighting, legal threats, and withdrawal […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will today be briefed by minister Solly Malatsi on a new draft policy directive for the information and communication technology sector. The discussion will focus on licensing applications and the equity equivalent investment programme. Malatsi is also expected to update members of Parliament on the 150-million-rand […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority welcomes the 20-year prison sentence handed to Moeketsi Mphatlatsa for a brutal 2020 farm attack on award-winning farmer Mimie Jacobs in the Free State. The Winnie Mandela Magistrate’s Court, formerly Brandfort, described the assault as merciless and orchestrated. NPA regional spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane says the sentence sends a strong message […]
