# Statistics South Africa says debt-related civil court cases increased in the three months to May. The number of civil summonses issued for debt rose by 1.4-percent, while the number of civil judgements increased by 7.4-percent compared with the same period last year. Stats SA’s Vhonani Kwinda says the total value of civil judgements also […]
# The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate unchanged at seven-percent, citing ongoing inflation risks and global uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Four members preferred a hold, while two favoured an increase of 25-basis points. Governor Lesetja Kganyago told the media inflation remains above the […]
# Solidarity Helping Hand says the government must urgently review the appointment of National Student Financial Aid Scheme administrator Hlengani Mathebula over concerns about leadership and accountability. Solidarity’s Gerhard Pretorius also questioned the appointment of Bojane Segooa to lead the scheme’s audit and risk committee while she is the subject of a pending investigation linked […]
# FNB says inflation risks remain despite recent declines in oil prices, as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could still push up fuel and energy costs. The bank expects inflation to ease slightly this month but warns that uncertainty remains high. FNB economist Ame Muller expects the South African Reserve Bank to raise […]
# ActionSA has launched an online portal for residents to report the alleged illegal occupation of RDP houses by foreign nationals. The party’s Zandile Dabula says the platform is aimed at exposing corruption in housing allocations and ensuring government homes go to qualifying South Africans. Dabula added reports can be submitted with supporting evidence, will […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed that most households using borehole water for normal domestic purposes do not need to register under the national water-use registration process. The clarification follows confusion over the department’s recent registration campaign. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says the decision gives peace of […]
CapeNature reminds visitors that simple actions like picking wildflowers, leaving marked hiking trails, disturbing wildlife or taking rocks and shells from protected areas can be biodiversity crimes. The conservation agency says these actions can harm fragile ecosystems and undermine conservation efforts. Between April and June this year, the organisation registered ten biodiversity crime cases and […]
# Trade union Solidarity has urged the South African Reserve Bank not to raise interest rates further when its Monetary Policy Committee meets this week. According to the union, June’s increase in inflation to five-percent was mainly caused by higher fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, rather than strong consumer demand. […]
# The City of Cape Town says its metro police neighbourhood safety officers are helping to keep children safe through a child-focused crime prevention programme in Kalksteenfontein and Valhalla Park. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says during the winter school holidays, officers hosted safety activities, sports events and emergency awareness sessions, […]
