# The IFP says president Cyril Ramaphosa should remove Higher Education and Training minister Nobuhle Nkabane to restore stability and public trust. The party argues Nkabane’s handling of the Sector Education and Training Authority board appointments lacked transparency, and her failure to respect parliamentary processes signals a serious breakdown in governance. The IFP’s Sanele Zondo […]
# Rise Mzansi says stronger support for entrepreneurs and small businesses is key to building economic growth and job creation. During the Department of Small Business Development’s budget vote debate in Parliament, the party’s Makashule Gana urged the government to provide real support like infrastructure, market access, mentorship, and long-term funding, not just handouts. Gana […]
# The National Sea Rescue Institute urges coastal communities and seafarers to exercise caution as rough seas and high winds lash the south of the Western Cape. The South African Weather Service warns of waves of up to six metres and dangerous conditions spreading to the Southern Cape and East Coast. The institute’s spokesperson, Craig […]
# The DA says the Western Cape government’s intervention is now the only option to save Knysna from further crisis. They welcome the decision to place the municipality under administration, blaming ongoing service delivery failures on a coalition led by the ANC, EFF, Patriotic Alliance, and Knysna Independent Movement. The DA’s Ryan Smith says, despite […]
# The DA will today outline its next steps in the government of national unity as its 48-hour ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa comes to an end. This follows the dismissal of former Trade, Industry and Competition deputy minister Andrew Whitfield. Ramaphosa responded that he will not bow to threats over his power to appoint […]
# The City of Cape Town says wet and stormy weather may disrupt cemetery operations across the metro this weekend. The Recreation and Parks Department warns that high water tables caused by persistent rainfall could affect grave digging and the reopening of family graves. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, says […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not yield to threats or ultimatums over his constitutional powers to appoint or remove members of the executive. This follows the dismissal of the DA’s Andrew Whitfield as deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Competition for travelling to the US without presidential approval. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya rejected […]
# Two learners from Lesedi Secondary School in Lethabong, east of Pretoria, will remain in custody after appearing in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court for the alleged murder of grade ten learner, Lethabo Mokonyane. National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the grade ten and 12 learners are accused of stabbing Lethabo during a fight […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has called for greater youth inclusion in policymaking to help address unemployment, poverty, and inequality. Speaking at the high-level G20 Intergenerational roundtable in Sandton, in Gauteng, Mashatile pledged to embed youth participation across all G20 presidency priorities, including climate finance, trade, and digital transformation. He urged more investment in skills […]
