# The Afrika Mayibuye Movement says popular cultural figure Gezani “Papa Penny” Kobane has joined its ranks ahead of the local government elections in November. This after he resigned from the MK Party and stepped down as the party’s member of Parliament. Party leader Floyd Shivambu told the media that Kobane will help strengthen its […]
# The South African Canegrowers says the 2026/2027 sugarcane milling season has started on a positive note, with deliveries up by 48-percent compared to last year. However, the industry warns that uncertainty around Tongaat Hulett and rising sugar imports continues to place significant pressure on local producers. The organisation’s chairperson, Higgins Mdluli, says cheap imported […]
# AfriForum says the Gauteng Department of Education is wrongly blaming schools for the province’s municipal debt crisis. The civil rights organisation says the department is ignoring its own role in unpaid municipal accounts, including a reported 583-million-rand debt, as well as delayed transfers to schools. AfriForum’s Alana Bailey warns plans to review decentralised school […]
# The DA says Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is failing to act against mayoral committee members facing serious criminal allegations, including criminal complaints and claims of intimidation and violence. The party argues the mayor’s silence creates the impression that members of his executive are above the law and politically protected. The DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku says […]
# The MK Party in Tshwane says urgent intervention is needed to stop the city’s services from collapsing. According to the party, the city is grappling with serious governance and financial challenges, including costly payments to officials who are not performing duties and the continuing water crisis in Hammanskraal. MK’s Abel Tau calls for the […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says Eskom must recover money owed by the City of Johannesburg without cutting electricity to paying residents and businesses. The organisation has warned that planned supply interruptions would unfairly affect communities. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says Johannesburg’s financial challenges highlight deeper governance and revenue management failures. Kleynhans urges stronger oversight […]
# Stellenbosch University scientists have joined efforts to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation. Researchers say there are currently no licensed vaccines or specific treatments for this strain, making […]
# The DA says acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has missed a deadline to provide clarity on the implementation of the South African Police Service lifestyle audits. No progress reports or documentation were provided by the 19 May deadline, despite earlier commitments that the audit process had begun. The DA’s Lisa Schickerling says lifestyle audits […]
# Trade union Solidarity has welcomed Denel’s new wage agreement, which gives employees a 5.5-percent salary increase backdated to April this year. According to the union, the deal recognises workers who remained loyal despite years of uncertainty at the state-owned arms manufacturer. It remains cautiously optimistic about the company’s future and potential new investment interest. […]
