# Build One South Africa and the National Coloured Congress have been flagged for failing to submit their audited financial statements by the 30 September deadline. The Electoral Commission says all political parties are legally required to maintain proper financial records. During a media briefing, deputy chief electoral official Masego Sheburi said formal directions have […]
# The Electoral Commission says it’s on track with preparations for next year’s local government elections. Over 305-thousand new voters have registered between January and September this year, most using digital platforms. A total of 508 political parties are currently registered. Deputy chief electoral official Masego Sheburi told the media consultations are still underway to […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says stronger ties between civic groups and provincial legislatures are vital for rebuilding public trust in governance. At a recent symposium in Cape Town, OUTA and the Western Cape provincial parliament pledged continued collaboration to ensure public input has a real impact and contributes to greater accountability and transparency. […]
# The leaders of the government of national unity have pledged faster action on municipal oversight, youth skills and employment, food security, and the fight against gangsterism. Leaders of the ten parties met for a two-day retreat at the Cradle of Humankind in Mogale City, in Gauteng. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the GNU remains united […]
# The DA says the Western Cape’s Department of Social Development community nutrition and development centres are not just tackling hunger, but also building stronger, self-reliant communities. The centres provide around 22-thousand meals a month, create 266 work opportunities, mainly for women, while offering skills training, household food gardens, and small income projects. The DA’s […]
# The GOOD Party in the Western Cape says urgent action is needed in Khayelitsha’s SST section, where failing sewer infrastructure is causing homes to collapse. At least eight sinkholes have appeared, forcing families to leave and creating serious health and safety risks. The party calls on the City of Cape Town to provide temporary […]
# Hawks officer Sabelo Nkosi says he was forced to abandon a major operation in the North West to verify the arrest of alleged ‘Big Five’ crime boss Katiso “KT” Molefe in Sandton last December. Testifying before the Madlanga commission, Nkosi said he was instructed by his superior, Hawks brigadier Lesiba Mokoena, to confirm whether […]
# Municipal union, Samwu, says it has been vindicated after the City of Tshwane’s application to avoid paying the 2021/2022 salary increases was dismissed. The South African Local Government Bargaining Council ordered the city to implement the 3.5-percent pay adjustment, including back pay, within six months. Samwu’s Dumisane Magagula is also calling for the reinstatement […]
# The Absa purchasing managers’ index shows South Africa’s manufacturing sector slipping back into contraction in October. The index dropped to 49.2 points from 50.8 in September, with both business activity and new sales orders falling below growth levels. Exports remain weak, and employment has stayed low, reflecting cautious hiring. Bureau for Economic Research economists […]
