# The DA says Gauteng residents are living in fear as violent crime continues to rise across the province. According to the party, recent shootings and other violent incidents in several areas, including Johannesburg, Westbury, Soweto and Boksburg, reflect a breakdown in law and order. The DA’s Michael Sun says communities are being affected by […]
# The Reside Summit says South Africa’s residential property market is undergoing major change, driven by global uncertainty, rising costs and shifting buyer behaviour. Industry leaders state the sector is moving away from speculative investment towards more professional, institutionalised rental housing, including multifamily developments and student accommodation. The summit’s chairperson Debbie Tagg warns geopolitical tensions […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says the City of Johannesburg needs a full skills audit to address poor performance in the metro. This follows a report showing that seven out of 22 senior managers failed to meet their targets. The party argues this reflects a broader shortage of critical skills and over-reliance on external contractors, […]
# The Solidarity Law Network says judicial appointments should be based on merit, fairness and professional competence rather than racial criteria. The network criticised the Judicial Service Commission for an excessive focus on race during the interview of Judge Evette Dippenaar for the Competition Appeal Court. Solidarity’s Emil Glas warns that too much emphasis on […]
# The City of Tshwane has placed its chief financial officer, Gareth Mnisi, on precautionary suspension pending the outcome of an investigation. This follows allegations at the Madlanga commission that he used his position to rig the awarding of tenders to his preferred bidders. He is expected to appear before the commission later this week. […]
# The City of Cape Town is set to receive its first electric bus in August as part of plans to introduce a greener public transport fleet. The 30 low-floor electric buses will be delivered in phases and will operate on MyCiTi routes in the metro-southeast and other areas. Mayoral committee for urban mobility, Councillor […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production rose by 9.7-percent year-on-year in February. The increase was driven mainly by strong gains in platinum group metals, chromium ore, manganese ore and gold, while declines in iron ore and coal weighed on overall performance. Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says mineral sales surged by 58.3-percent compared to a […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended Roelf Meyer’s appointment as South Africa’s new ambassador to the US, citing he is well qualified to help reset relations between the two countries. Ramaphosa says Meyer’s experience in conflict resolution and ongoing engagement with US officials make him suitable for the role, and he is expected to represent […]
# Business Leadership South Africa has welcomed the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the US. The business organisation believes Meyer’s experience in negotiation and nation-building positions him well to manage relations with Washington, a key trade and investment partner. The organisation’s CEO, Busisiwe Mavuso, says strong ties with America remain vital […]
