# Western Cape government has strongly condemned recent xenophobic violence and intimidation against foreign nationals. It believes the attacks are unlawful, undermine public safety and threaten economic stability. Mediators have been deployed to ease tensions and prevent further unrest. Residents are urged to reject violence and address immigration concerns through lawful channels. Premier Alan Winde […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says South Africa is facing a continued decline in industrial competitiveness. This after new African Development Bank findings showed that Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s most industrialised economy last year. The party blames problems like power cuts, corruption, policy uncertainty and poor economic management for the decline in […]
# Precautionary measures have been put in place in the Garden Route National Park in the Western Cape. This follows an orange level eight warning from the South African Weather Service. South African National Parks spokesperson JP Louw says all hiking and water-based activities have been suspended in areas including Tsitsikamma, Wilderness, Knysna and Harkerville […]
# The Road Traffic Management Corporation says young people remain among the most vulnerable road users, with those aged between 20 and 39-years accounting for more than half of all road fatalities. The corporation warns inexperience, speeding, distraction, and driving under the influence continue to drive high crash rates, especially as winter conditions bring wet […]
# ActionSA welcomes Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts decision to lay criminal charges against former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo for refusing to appear before the committee. The party’s Alan Beesley says the move confirms no public official is above the law and Parliament’s oversight powers must be respected. Beesley added the Road […]
# Trade union Solidarity says energy regulator Nersa’s approval of a special electricity tariff for Glencore-Merafe and Samancor ferrochrome smelters will improve short-term stability and help protect thousands of jobs. The union says the reduced power tariff will provide much-needed relief to an industry struggling with high electricity costs and global competition. However, Solidarity’s Cornelius […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to fighting corruption and fully dismantling the legacy of state capture. Responding to the Presidency budget vote debate in Parliament, Ramaphosa said efforts are underway to recover stolen public funds and strengthen institutions weakened during the state capture era. He highlighted that more than 17-billion-rand has already […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says government reforms are beginning to deliver results, including progress in reducing load-shedding and improving key infrastructure. Speaking during the Presidency budget vote debate in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa told members of Parliament that renewable energy is increasing and new investment in power generation is helping stabilise electricity supply. He also […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government must move beyond identifying challenges and focus on delivering solutions, with a strong emphasis on economic growth, job creation and improved service delivery. Responding to the Presidency budget vote debate in Parliament, Ramaphosa said coordinated action across government is needed to turn plans into results. He added that […]
