# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the promises of the Constitution have not been fully realised, as many South Africans continue to face poverty, inequality, and poor service delivery. Speaking at the Constitutional Court’s 30th anniversary in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, he said it is unacceptable that people must still go to court to claim their basic rights. […]
# Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has praised the Constitutional Court’s pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s legal system over the past three decades. Speaking at the court’s 30th anniversary celebration in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Maya highlighted its impact in advancing constitutionalism, enforcing the rule of law, and protecting human rights. She said the court’s rulings, including […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says local government problems are caused by weak and unethical leadership, not poor laws. In its submission on the draft White Paper on Local Government, the organisation stated that corruption, political interference, and lack of accountability are widespread. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says over half of municipalities are bankrupt or […]
# Action Society says bureaucracy and political disagreements are undermining efforts to keep South Africans safe as crime continues to rise. The organisation urges Police minister Senzo Mchunu to give full policing powers to capable municipalities without delay. They argue that limited powers and red tape prevent local police from effectively fighting crime. Action Society’s […]
# The DA in Tshwane says the city has once again cut electricity to one of its water reservoirs due to non-payment. Power to the Suiderberg Reservoir was disconnected this week for a second time following a similar incident in December. The DA’s Jacqui Uys says the disconnection, carried out by the city’s credit control […]
# Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, is calling for nominations to appoint new members to the Central Drug Authority. Nominations close on 30 June. The authority advises the government on strategies to combat substance abuse and oversees the national drug master plan. The department’s Bathembu Futshane says nominees must hold at least a bachelor’s […]
# The DA says Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane has been evasive and continues to withhold information amid a growing scandal over the appointment of the chairperson of the Sector Education and Training Authority board. The party has filed a new ethics complaint after learning that one supposed panel member denied involvement […]
# The ANC has called for unity and compassion as communities in the Eastern Cape begin to rebuild after deadly floods. The party expressed deep sympathy to the families of the over 90 people who lost their lives, including 30 children, and the more than two-thousand-600 residents affected. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu welcomed the declaration […]
# Former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu says he was removed from his position based on false claims that he was plotting to oust party leader Jacob Zuma. Shivambu added a fake intelligence report accused him of working with outsiders to take control of the party. He believes his removal was the result of internal […]