# The ANC says fixing local government will be its main focus ahead of the 4 November local government elections. The party’s national executive committee has identified eight underperforming municipalities for urgent turnaround plans, while also directing its deployees to prioritise the delivery of roads, water, and electricity. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the media […]
# The South African National Christian Forum says there is a serious breakdown in non-profit organisation services at the Department of Social Development, affecting more than 500 churches. The organisation states that administrative failures are making it difficult for faith-based groups to operate and comply with the law. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane, says churches […]
# The Congress of the People is calling for urgent action to strengthen South Africa’s immigration and border control systems. The party argues porous borders, corruption and weak enforcement are driving crime, job losses and added pressure on public services. COPE’s Pakes Dikgetsi demands tougher penalties against employers who hire undocumented workers and for stronger […]
# AfriForum says authorities must urgently implement a clear safety plan for the Kruger National Park following the deaths of a Mossel Bay couple in the park. The organisation calls for stronger patrols, faster emergency response systems, and improved communication channels for visitors. It has also offered to assist with drone surveillance to help improve […]
# A suspended member of the police’s organised crime unit, Fannie Nkosi, is challenging his bial denial in the High Court in Pretoria today. He was arrested last month on charges including possessing high-calibre firearms, a stun grenade, police dockets, and cash. Nkosi’s lawyer, Hendrik Potgieter, told Judge Mokhine Mosopa the state has not proven […]
# The Western Cape Education Department says outcomes for on-time applications for grades R, one and eight admissions for next year will be available from Thursday. Parents and guardians are urged not to panic if their child does not receive an immediate placement. Education MEC David Maynier encouraged parents to accept one offer quickly and […]
# Johannesburg-born singer Tyla has won two awards at the 52nd American Music Awards in Las Vegas. She took home Best Afrobeats, beating stars including Burna Boy and Wizkid, and also won Social Song of the Year for her hit Chanel. The win makes her the first international artist to claim the social song award. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed an application in the Western Cape High Court to review and set aside the independent panel’s report on Phala Phala. He argues in court papers the panel misunderstood its mandate and relied on unproven claims when it found there was evidence he may have broken the Constitution and faced […]
# ActionSA says communities in the Eastern Cape need working taps and reliable water infrastructure, not more empty promises from the government. The party welcomes a court ruling ordering urgent intervention in the water crisis affecting Nombanjana and Nxaxo villages in Centane, where residents have spent years collecting water from rivers shared with livestock. ActionSA’s […]
