# The South African National Blood Service has launched its ‘be the lifeline, give blood, give a tomorrow’ campaign to mark World Blood Donor Day and celebrate 25-years of saving lives through blood donation. The campaign honours thousands of South Africans whose donations continue to support patients ranging from accident victims and cancer patients to […]
# Rise Mzansi says the election of its member of Parliament, Makashule Gana, as chairperson of the Section 89 impeachment committee marks an important step for accountability in Parliament. The party states the committee must work fairly, seriously and in line with the Constitution, without political interference. Rise Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe says Gana brings strong […]
# ActionSA has expressed disappointment over the election of an ANC-sponsored candidate as chairperson of the Parliament’s impeachment committee. The party’s Lerato Ngobeni says the process should have been led by an independent opposition figure to ensure impartiality and fairness. Ngobeni believes the committee, which will determine whether there are grounds for the removal of […]
# The ANC Women’s League says its president Sisisi Tolashe will take a leave of absence while she faces disciplinary proceedings within the ANC. The decision follows a special national executive committee meeting. Tolashe is accused of taking two luxury vehicles that were donated to the women’s league for personal use. The league’s secretary-general, Nokuthula […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says local government reform is making residents pay for municipal failure. The organisation has submitted its final comments on the revised draft white paper on local government. It wants councillors to meet basic competency standards and for political leaders to face consequences for corruption, interference and poor performance. OUTA’s […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association rejects any talk of job cuts in the fuel retail sector following the latest petrol price increase of one-rand-43-cents per litre. The union argues it’s premature and irresponsible to consider retrenchments when workers are already under pressure from high living costs, debt and unemployment. MISA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola warns […]
# South African scientists, engineers and innovators are competing for top national recognition after the National Science and Technology Forum announced the finalists for the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. The awards, known as the Science Oscars, honour outstanding work in science, engineering, technology and innovation across 16 categories. This year’s theme focuses on healthy ageing, with […]
# ANC Veterans’ League has vowed to intensify its door-to-door campaign and community outreach ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The veterans’ Snuki Zikalala says members will be actively involved in mobilising voters and engaging communities, particularly the elderly, as part of efforts to rebuild trust and improve the party’s electoral performance. Zikalala added […]
# Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana has been elected chairperson of Parliament’s impeachment committee after receiving 19 votes to 12. The committee held its first sitting to elect leadership, with the ANC and DA supporting Gana’s nomination. The EFF nominated United Africans Transformation’s Wonderboy Mahlatsi. The committee will investigate matters linked to president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala […]
