# The National Prosecuting Authority says it is preparing a new application to extradite the Gupta brothers from the United Arab Emirates. This comes as the NPA faces criticism after the High Court in the Free State ruled the extradition of Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota, in the asbestos case, was unlawful. NPA […]
# The Health Funders Association says a personal income tax hike of up to 115-percent would be needed to fund the National Health Insurance in its current form. They launched a legal challenge against the NHI Act, warning that it is fiscally impossible and would damage the economy. The association’s CEO, Thoneshan Naidoo, proposes a […]
# The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre urges residents to donate items to support families affected by fires and floods this winter. Seven fire stations across the city will serve as drop-off points, open around the clock. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says items needed include clothing, non-perishable […]
# The Ministry of Transport is set to meet with the Road Accident Fund board on Tuesday. This follows the precautionary suspension of CEO Collins Letsaolo. The Transport Department also plans to finalise the Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill, to make it easier for victims to claim benefits without expensive legal fees. Ministry spokesperson Collen […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the clean cities and towns campaign, launched in Kliptown, Soweto, will expand beyond Johannesburg. Speaking at the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, Mashatile said the campaign aims to promote cleaner, greener, and more inclusive communities. He stressed that the goal is for the government to work with residents to […]
# The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of severe winter weather starting this weekend. A powerful weather system will bring heavy snow, cold temperatures, and strong winds across all provinces except Limpopo. The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal face possible flooding from heavy rain. Farmers are urged to protect livestock. Forecaster Kevin Rae […]
# Metalworkers union Numsa says the Eastern Cape faces a deepening jobs crisis as tyre manufacturer Goodyear South Africa moves to close its manufacturing plant in Uitenhage. Over 900 workers are expected to be affected. The union warns that this will worsen unemployment in the province, which already stands at 42-percent. Numsa’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says […]
# Social Development minister Sisisi Tolashe says stabilising her department and fighting poverty remain top priorities under the government of national unity. Tolashe told the media that her immediate focus includes fast-tracking the appointment of key leadership, expanding psychosocial support for victims of gender-based violence, and finalising long-term plans for the 370-rand social relief grant. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa will mark Youth Month by engaging with young beneficiaries of key employment programmes in Pretoria on Tuesday. Ramaphosa will visit sites linked to the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative and the Presidential Employment Stimulus. These include Sefako Makgatho Primary School in Saulsville, the South African Creative Industries Incubator in Eersterust, and the […]
