# The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has condemned an alleged assassination plot targeting a senior official who was reportedly working to stop corruption involving the illegal sale of government-subsidised houses. The department says two suspects, including one of its administrative clerks, have been arrested by the Hawks. The department’s Tahir Sema says housing allocations […]
# Municipal union Samwu says underfunding, corruption and failing infrastructure have pushed local government and the water sector into crisis. The union will on Thursday march to the National Treasury and other government departments in Tshwane. It expects a written response to its memorandum within 14 working days. Samwu general-secretary Dumisane Magagula says the union […]
# Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Ivan Meyer says strong local leadership is key to growing the economy and creating jobs. Speaking at a local government training workshop in Paarl, Meyer said councillors play an important role in attracting investment, supporting businesses and driving development. The workshop, attended by more than […]
# The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness warns residents not to eat wild mushrooms following a rise in deadly mushroom poisoning cases. The department says even one bite of a Death Cap mushroom can cause liver failure and death. The Tygerberg Poisons Information Director, Carine Marks, advises anyone who has eaten a wild […]
# Two people have been remanded in custody after appearing in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng on charges of conspiracy to murder a senior provincial Human Settlements director. The Hawks allege the official was targeted for trying to stop the illegal sale of RDP houses to people who did not qualify. One of […]
# Standard Bank has congratulated the 15 winners of the 16th annual Sikuvile Journalism Awards, held in partnership with the South African National Editors’ Forum. More than 400 entries were received from journalists nationwide. The bank’s CEO, Sim Tshabalala, praised journalists for their commitment to truth and accountability, while SANEF said this year’s competition was […]
# A new study by the University of the Western Cape has found that more than half of Cape Town firefighters report respiratory problems linked to repeated smoke exposure. The study of 278 firefighters found coughing and nasal congestion were the most common symptoms, although nearly 98-percent still had normal lung function. The study also […]
# The City of Cape Town has been found to have committed maladministration and improper conduct over its failure to provide adequate basic services to residents of Langa and Khayelitsha. Briefing the media on the report into alleged service delivery failures by the city, Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka said the investigation confirmed years of poor […]
# The DA says ongoing South African Social Security Agency service failures continue to affect vulnerable residents in the Western Cape. The party has invited Social Development minister Dina Pule to join an oversight visit to assess ongoing service delivery problems at SASSA offices in the province. The DA’s Wendy Kaizer-Philander says beneficiaries continue to […]
