# The Neurological Association of South Africa says over 40-percent of dementia cases can be prevented by managing risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and social isolation. Marking World Brain Day, the association warns that dementia is rising fast in sub-Saharan Africa and is expected to triple by 2050. The association’s Patty Francis calls […]
# Trade union Solidarity says FlySafair is dragging its feet in resolving a labour dispute with its pilots and downplaying the impact of the ongoing lockout. The union has criticised the airline for refusing to engage urgently, despite mounting travel disruptions and passenger frustration. Solidarity’s Helgard Cronjé says negotiations are only set to begin on […]
# Western Cape MEC of Education David Maynier has welcomed learners and teachers as schools reopen for the third term. He congratulated parents for keeping children engaged during the winter holidays. Maynier says this term is crucial for grade 12 learners as they prepare for trial exams and has called on the public to support […]
# The Bureau for Economic Research says the consumer price index is expected to rise slightly in June but remains within the South African Reserve Bank’s target range of three-to-six-percent. Food prices, particularly meat, are forecast to push food inflation to about five-percent. Overall inflation is predicted to stay near three-percent. Statistics South Africa will […]
# The DA in the Western Cape urges residents to use lawful channels to express their frustrations. This after a Golden Arrow bus was petrol-bombed this morning, leaving eight passengers seriously injured. The party’s Nomafrench Mbombo says there is no justification for endangering lives or damaging public transport infrastructure. Mbombo added violence only deepens fear, […]
# Municipal union Samwu in KwaZulu-Natal condemns ongoing political interference in the Umkhanyakude Municipality. The union warns that this interference disrupts service delivery and worsens the municipality’s financial and operational challenges. Samwu regional secretary Zandile Gumede says the provincial government is ignoring bigger problems at Jozini and Mtubatuba Municipalities, where workers are struggling with delayed […]
# Trade union Solidarity says FlySafair has finally agreed to mediation by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, but only after public pressure and the threat of an extended pilot strike. Nearly 90-percent of FlySafair’s pilots earlier signaled their readiness to strike, and the airline responded with a planned seven-day lockout. Solidarity’s Helgard Cronjé […]
# Ekurhuleni mayor Doctor Xhakaza has called for calm following violent protests in Tembisa over the controversial fixed electricity surcharge. The city has suspended the fixed charge to allow for further public consultations and to find affordable, long-term solutions. Xhakaza told the media efforts are underway to engage stakeholders, improve communication, and support indigent households […]
# The High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an attempt by several accused in a state capture corruption case to have the charges withdrawn under the Criminal Procedure Act. The case involves former Mineral Resources deputy director-general Joel Raphela, Ronica Ragavan, Pushpaveni Govender, and Gupta-linked companies Optimum Coal Mine and Tegeta Exploration and Resources. . […]
