# Deputy Transport minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa says the government is focused on fixing the entire transport ecosystem, including roads, rail, aviation, and maritime safety. Speaking during the transport budget vote debate in Parliament, Hlengwa confirmed the department is working to stabilise the Road Accident Fund and introduce the long-delayed road accident benefit scheme. He also […]
# ActionSA says the rail network remains dysfunctional despite the Department of Transport allocating over 60-billion-rand to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa over the medium term. The party says commuters continue to face unreliable service, vandalised infrastructure, incomplete signalling systems, and ongoing safety issues. During the transport budget vote debate in Parliament, ActionSA’s […]
# The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has postponed the bail application of 12 South African National Defence Force members to tomorrow [Thursday] to allow for the verification of their addresses. They face serious charges, including murder, kidnapping, fraud, and obstruction of justice. National Prosecuting Authority’s Phindi Mjonondwane says the SANDF members are accused of abducting two […]
# Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts has adopted the terms of reference for a formal inquiry into allegations of financial misconduct and maladministration at the Road Accident Fund. The inquiry will cover RAF operations from 2020 to 2025, including issues like procurement, legal costs, and fraud. SCOPA chairperson Songezo Zibi says the goal is […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says Parliament must reclaim its power by standing up to party loyalty and holding the executive accountable without fear. They call for a people-centred approach to oversight that puts citizens first, urging members of Parliament to focus on serving the people, not their parties or leaders. OUTA’s Rachel Fischer […]
# Airports Company South Africa says it expects O.R. Tambo International Airport in Gauteng to return to full operational capacity by today. This follows yesterday’s disruptions that caused travel delays. Domestic operations have mostly stabilised, and extra staff have been deployed to assist international passengers. Travellers are still advised to arrive early to allow enough […]
# The DA says the recent mass shooting in Gugulethu’s Kanana informal settlement exposes the serious under-resourcing of the Western Cape Police Service. Seven people were killed over the weekend, with three others escaping the attack. The party argues Gugulethu police station serves nearly 100-thousand residents with only 179 officers, well below the recommended ratio. […]
# The South African Police Service has received more than 67-thousand applications for its basic police learning development programme. The high volume of traffic has caused delays on the SAPS recruitment website, and technology teams are working to stabilise the system. Police spokesperson Amanda Van Wyk reminded applicants that the closing date is 18 July: […]
# AfriForum says the City of Tshwane has insulted ratepayers by calling them freeloaders in court papers as part of a legal battle over the new city cleaning levy. They are challenging the 194-rand monthly charge, an unfair double taxation. The case is set to be heard in the High Court in Pretoria on 24 […]
