# The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa says it was unfairly excluded from Parliamentary hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. The organisation, representing over two-million informal traders, warns the law could destroy livelihoods, fuel the illicit cigarette trade, and punish small sellers. The alliance’s Rosheda Muller calls on […]
# The High Court in the Western Cape has admitted Section27, representing the Treatment Action Campaign, and Sonke Gender Justice as friends of the court in a landmark case challenging South Africa’s criminalisation of sex work. The main hearing is set for 18 to 20 May next year, in Cape Town. Section27’s Khuselwa Dyantyi says […]
# ActionSA says its proposed Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme Amendment Bill will restore freedom of choice for politicians and ensure they experience the same realities as citizens, including reliance on public healthcare. The party plans to table the bill in Parliament, ending compulsory membership of the exclusive medical scheme for members of Parliament […]
# The Gauteng government is stepping up efforts to stop illegal land invasions as over 400 new informal settlements emerge across the province. The government will strengthen partnerships with municipalities to enforce housing and land-use rules, while ensuring lawful settlement development. Premier Panyaza Lesufi pledged weekly community visits to track progress, improve living conditions, and […]
# The Gauteng government has welcomed the launch of a dedicated political killings task team, announced by national police commissioner Fannie Masemola. The specialised unit, set to begin work within the next month, will investigate high-profile and politically sensitive cases to prevent violence across the province. Premier Panyaza Lesufi says planning is underway to finalise […]
# Stellenbosch mayor Jeremy Fasser says a special council meeting will be held this week to investigate allegations of workplace bullying and constructive dismissal. This follows a leaked video from 2023 of municipal human resources manager, Alexander Kannemeyer, suggesting that white employees should be made uncomfortable until they resign. Fasser says the municipality will review […]
# The GOOD Party says the Western Cape government’s lawsuit against the National Health Insurance Act is a political stunt designed to delay long-overdue healthcare reforms. The party argues that the DA-led province is using technicalities in public participation to block transformation, while only a privileged few have access to quality treatment. GOOD secretary-general Brett […]
# The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association says Eskom has reached 100 consecutive days without load-shedding. The milestone is credited to the utility’s improvements and the rapid growth of solar energy, which has reduced demand on the national grid and strengthened energy security across the country. The association’s CEO, Rethabile Melamu, calls for further investment […]
# The National Consumer Commission has announced recalls for the Ford Mustang, Ford Transit Custom, BMW X3, Volkswagen Polo, and Hino 500 series buses. The recalls are due to critical safety faults, including faulty fuel pumps, airbags, headrests, rear axles, and steering components. The commission’s Phetho Ntaba urged owners to take their vehicles to authorised […]
