# The ANC says it is committed to tackling corruption within its own ranks as part of efforts to rebuild public trust. Following its National Executive Committee meeting, the party said members implicated in wrongdoing must face accountability without delay. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party will strengthen internal disciplinary processes and […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has criticised the South African Communist Party’s decision to contest elections independently, as divisive and damaging to the alliance. Speaking at a media briefing following the party’s national executive committee meeting, Mbalula said the SACP’s move undermines unity and distracts from the shared goal of addressing the country’s challenges. He […]
# The ANC says it will continue to defend South Africa’s transformation agenda despite increasing global pressure, including the 30-percent tariffs imposed by the US. The party maintains that transformation policies, including broad-based black economic empowerment and land reform, are essential to redressing past injustices. Briefing the media on the outcomes of the national executive […]
# Municipal union Samwu says workers are facing ‘slavery-like’ conditions in the Waterberg District Municipality in Limpopo. The union accuses the municipality of changing working hours without consultation, withdrawing leave benefits, and intimidating staff with memos and misconduct charges. Samwu’s Margaret Aphane says fire and emergency workers have been forced into a shift system that […]
# Trade union Solidarity has announced a five-point plan to deal with the impact of the 30-percent US import tariff on South African goods. The plan includes talks with the administrations of president Cyril Ramaphosa and president Donald Trump, support for affected workers, protection of affected industries and efforts to rebuild SA-US trade ties. The […]
# The DA says the Gauteng government only takes action when crises emerge. This comes after the delayed suspension of the head of department, Nontsikelelo Sisulu, and the chief financial officer, Mduduzi Malope, following a forensic audit that uncovered financial irregularities in the Department of Community Safety. The DA’s Crezane Bosch says poor leadership under […]
# The Activist and Citizens Forum says workers’ rights are being violated at the SABC following the dismissal of veteran journalist Mercedes Besent. The forum claims Besent, a Communication Workers Union representative, was fired for pursuing outstanding back pay agreements on behalf of workers. The forum’s spokesperson, Dennis Bloem, urges Communications and Digital Technologies minister, […]
# The Public Servants Association says the departure of the Road Accident Fund’s current leadership presents an opportunity for urgent reform. The PSA welcomes Transport minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to dissolve the RAF board. The association’s Claude Naiker says years of mismanagement, legal disputes, and internal divisions have paralysed the fund’s operations:
# The Forum for South Africa has called on acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia to prioritise fighting corruption within the police service and stay away from political battles. The organisation warns that crime will not decrease while corrupt officers remain in uniform. The forum’s Tebogo Mashilompane urges Cachalia to establish a specialised unit to tackle […]
