# The Southern Africa Agri Initiative, Saai, says a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria on foot-and-mouth disease is a major victory for livestock and game farmers. The court found that Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen and senior officials failed to properly respond to the outbreak, leading to delays in vaccination efforts and significant losses […]
# The National Consumer Commission has announced a safety recall of 920 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL vehicles sold between 2021 and 2023 over a possible safety defect. The issue involves a faulty upper control arm pinch bolt that may break, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. The commission’s […]
# 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 […]
# Union federation Cosatu has urged the South African Reserve Bank not to increase the repo rate at its upcoming meeting. The federation argues workers are already under pressure from high living costs, mainly due to rising fuel prices. It warns higher interest rates would increase debt, slow the economy and worsen unemployment, which is […]
# Corruption Watch has urged government to urgently strengthen accountability and public participation in the fight against corruption. In its 2025 annual report, the organisation received more than two-thousand-200 complaints last year, with fraud, bribery and maladministration among the top cases reported. Policing remained the most complained-about sector, while Gauteng recorded the highest number of […]
# AfriForum has warned the Gauteng Department of Transport to halt its planned rollout of new number plates or face legal action. The civil rights organisation argues the project should be suspended until the Competition Tribunal completes its case against three manufacturers accused of fixing plate prices. AfriForum’s Louis Boshoff says the government has not […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association is calling for stronger protection of women and children in South African homes, as domestic violence remains a serious problem. According to the union, the latest crime statistics show many rapes and murders happen in domestic settings, with alcohol abuse, toxic masculinity and family conflict driving violence. The association’s […]
# The agricultural organisation TLU SA says its young farmer of the year competition plays an important role in developing future agricultural leaders and strengthening the farming sector. The organisation encourages young farmers not to underestimate their potential and to take part in this year’s competition before entries close on 19 June. TLU SA’s Bennie […]
# The case against alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been postponed to Thursday for verification of his address. Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today. He faces charges including defeating the ends of justice and firearm-related offences. The state alleges he staged an assassination attempt on himself and tried to bribe an investigating […]
