# The Inter-Ministerial Committee says the government is making progress in implementing its five-point migration plan, including stronger law enforcement, improved border security and modernised immigration systems. More than 350-thousand inspections have been carried out, while over 86-thousand foreign nationals have been processed for deportation or repatriation. Committee chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi told the media the […]
# North West University Business School economist Raymond Parsons says South Africa’s economy has suffered a setback after gross domestic product contracted by 0.2-percen between April and June. According to Parsons, the recent global energy shock has interrupted the country’s recovery, with mining and manufacturing weighing on growth. He expects the economy to grow by […]
# The DA says crime is becoming a growing threat to rural and farming communities in the Western Cape. This follows two incidents in the Cape Winelands over the weekend, including an attack on two residents at a farm along Bottelary Road. The DA’s Benedicta van Minnen says 133 attacks on farmers have been recorded […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union says poor infrastructure at Rooigrond Correctional Centre near Mahikeng in North West is putting prison security at risk following the escape of an inmate. The union says the facility has long faced problems including overcrowding, water shortages and damaged infrastructure. Popcru provincial secretary Johannes Dire calls for […]
# The South African National Defence Union is calling for an immediate inquiry into reports involving South African National Defence Force members in Cuba. They were allegedly asked to make voluntary payments of up to 15-thousand-rand from their allowances to help needy Cuban citizens. SANDU’s Pikkie Greeff wants an investigation into who authorised the payments, […]
# The City of Cape Town says Atlantis commuters will benefit from ongoing MyCiTi bus refurbishments and infrastructure upgrades. The project includes refurbishing buses and upgrading 45 temporary stops along the Atlantis, Pella and Mamre routes to permanent stops with modern shelters and improved pedestrian facilities. Mayoral committee member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, has […]
# AfriForum plans to oppose Eskom’s proposed average electricity tariff increase of about 8.8-percent for 2027/2028. The organisation will submit formal objections to the energy regulator, Nersa, arguing that consumers should not have to pay for unnecessary or inefficient costs. AfriForum’s Morné Mostert says consumers are already struggling with rising living costs and high electricity […]
# The DA says ongoing electricity outages in Johannesburg are putting households and businesses under pressure. According to the party, some areas, including the Johannesburg CBD, Lombardy, Kew and Gresswold, have experienced outages lasting several days. It blames poor management, ageing infrastructure and failures by premier Panyaza Lesufi’s government. The DA’s Nico de Jager calls […]
# The Public Servants Association is calling for consequence management against officials who fail to address safety concerns at schools. This follows the death of a seven-year-old learner who was electrocuted at Mokutupu Primary School in Limpopo last week. The PSA’s Andry Mnisi says the union has repeatedly raised concerns about safety at schools. Mnisi […]
