# The GOOD Party says it will provide constructive alternatives to the VAT increase and personal income tax bracket creep in the national budget. The party proposes raising revenue by reducing tax breaks for the wealthy, scrapping the employment tax incentive, and possibly using reserves to cover shortfalls. In the medium term, GOOD secretary-general Brett […]
# The MK Party is demanding the resignation of Police minister Senzo Mchunu following revelations that he misled the public regarding the Cwecwe child-rape case. The party says Mchunu claimed DNA samples were collected from the principal of Bergville College in Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, but it was later revealed no samples were taken. […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has a zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving, following the arrest of 112 motorists during targeted operations across the city. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use public transport, or arrange a designated driver to avoid the dangers of driving under the influence. JMPD police spokesperson Xolani Fihla, […]
# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta urges boys to speak out against sexual abuse by male teachers. This after a former Pretoria teacher and principal, Martin Kotze, accused of grooming young boys, died by suicide last month. Kotze had reportedly admitted guilt to similar offences in a Randburg school hearing when he took his own life. […]
# The DA says over one-billion-rand has been wasted on refurbishments at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria, with critical areas still in a dire state after 25-years. The party argues despite Defence minister Angie Motshekga’s claims that the facility was in good condition, essential areas like emergency theatres and pharmacies remain gutted. The DA’s Nicholas […]
# The Garden Route District Municipality, in the Western Cape, is battling a wildfire at the Gondwana game reserve in the Mossel Bay municipal area. Fire Chief Deon Stoffels reports that the fire started from a controlled burn that spread uncontrollably. Several thatch-roof structures are under threat, with firefighting teams from the district, Working on […]
# ActionSA has condemned ministers for repeatedly evading Parliamentary questions and is now considering legal action. The party says over 70-percent of its 121 questions submitted this year remain unanswered, with some still ignored. They accuse ministers, including Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen and Sport, Arts and Culture minister Gayton Mackenzie, of dodging critical inquiries, especially […]
# AfriForum has accused the SABC of showing a disregard for viewers after the Afrikaans TV news bulletin was missing on Saturday evening. They are demanding an explanation from the public broadcaster, as no reason has been given for the omission. AfriForum’s Alana Bailey warns that the SABC’s failure to cater to this loyal and […]
# The ANC in Tshwane has rejected claims by ActionSA that mayoral committee member for Community Development, Palesa Modise, is affiliated with their party. The party says these assertions are false and part of an effort to undermine their leadership. They demand an immediate retraction and apology from ActionSA. ANC spokesperson Bafuze Yabo says Modise […]
