# President Cyril Ramaphosa says Johannesburg’s recovery in Gauteng is possible through collaboration between business, labour, and civil society. Responding to questions in the National Assembly, he highlighted a similar turnaround in eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal, where key stakeholders worked together on infrastructure, crime, and service delivery. Ramaphosa said banks and businesses are eager to support […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a continued partnership with the US, focusing on mutual benefit. In his reply to oral questions in the National Assembly, he highlighted the importance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act initiative and stressed that South Africa values its trade relationship with the US, particularly in critical minerals. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned what he terms AfriForum and Solidarity’s spreading of misinformation about South Africa abroad, calling their actions unpatriotic. Addressing oral questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa criticised the organisations for undermining the country’s sovereignty by seeking international intervention instead of resolving issues domestically. He also suggested the National Prosecuting […]
# The DA has warned against political interference in the ongoing corruption investigation into Tshwane deputy mayor Eugene Modise. The party has submitted formal criteria to mayor Nasiphi Moya, demanding a full probe into Modise’s financial dealings, including his potential conflict of interest with a company doing business with the municipality. The DA’s Jacqui Uys […]
# Property managers Preferental has launched an artificial intelligence-powered app to improve tenant screening in South Africa. The app analyses rental applications, helping landlords make faster and more informed decisions. The property management company believes this innovation will enhance trust between landlords and tenants while addressing challenges in the rental market. Company CEO Ross Fitzcharles […]
# The South African National Christian Forum has condemned the government’s failure to protect whistleblowers. This follows the alleged assassination of an activist and key whistleblower in the case against rape accused Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso, Pamela Mabini. The forum says more whistleblowers will die unless urgent protection measures are implemented. The forum’s president, Marothi […]
# Teachers’ union SADTU in the Free State has condemned the stabbing of a teacher by a learner at Kgabareng Secondary School in Viljoenskroon. Yesterday, a 21-year-old grade ten learner attacked the teacher after being reprimanded for arriving late. The teacher has since been discharged from the hospital, while the learner will appear in court […]
# Municipal union Samwu has condemned the violent clashes at the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in North West, where political infighting left two people injured and disrupted services. The union says workers are at risk due to the ongoing chaos caused by two rival mayors and municipal managers. Samwu’s provincial secretary, Vincent Diphoko says the infighting […]
# The City of Cape Town is intensifying efforts to tackle extortion in Heideveld, in Athlone, where criminals are locking taps and toilets and demanding payment for free basic services. The city provides water and sanitation to over 487 informal settlements at no cost, and no one is allowed to charge for access. Mayoral committee […]
