# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa is calling on the government to drastically increase readiness for climate emergencies including heatwaves, severe floods, and storms expected in the coming months. The country experienced severe cold fronts, heavy snowfall, and freezing temperatures this week. Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei says scientists warn that there is […]
# The City of Tshwane says over one-thousand-500 young people have benefited since the launch of the Ithuba Youth Economic Development Programme in February. The partnership between the metro and several governmental, NGO and private sector entities aims to increase the number of economic opportunities for young people. Mayoral committee member for Economic Development and […]
# The City of Cape Town has approved technical assistance to the value of over one-million-rand from the German development agency GIZ, under the South Africa-Germany Energy Programme. The programme is aligned with the metro’s Energy Strategy, as it is structured to support South Africa’s energy transition through collaboration for a reliable, affordable and clean […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the Zimbabwean government and people following the tragedy on Lake Kariba. At least 44 people died yesterday when an overcrowded ferry capsized after it was hit by a strong wave. Seventy-seven people have been rescued. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, […]
# The GOOD Party says it is concerned that decisions taken by the Stellenbosch Municipal Council have placed Jamestown’s historic farmlands, small-scale farmers, and water security under growing development pressure. The municipality’s 2019 record shows that objections were raised to extending the urban edge in Southern Jamestown, including the agricultural smallholdings known as the Tuinerwe […]
# The City of Tshwane says it has reached an important milestone in its Electricity Stabilisation Plan, with the installation of a new transformer at the Mamelodi 2 Substation now completed. The plan is focused on addressing capacity constraints, strengthening critical electricity infrastructure and improving the resilience of the metro’s electricity network. Mayoral committee member […]
# The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says the tragedy at a disused mine in Nkaneng, Rustenburg, in the North West occurred within the boundaries of an area where a valid mining permit has been issued. The bodies of 14 suspected illegal miners were discovered in an abandoned mine shaft on Tuesday. The department’s spokesperson, Lerato […]
# Deputy minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, says corruption deepens inequality by exploiting existing gender power structures and disproportionately affects vulnerable groups. He delivered an address at the Stellenbosch University’s Symposium on Gender Inequality and Anti-Corruption. He says corruption is not gender neutral and takes place within existing structures of economic, political […]
# The eco-justice group Green Connection says the country’s current tariff structure may be deepening poverty, entrenching inequality and harming already vulnerable communities. Since 2015, Eskom has implemented 12 consecutive annual tariff increases, all approved by the National Energy Regulator. Green Connection’s Lisa Makaula says Eskom’s attempt to recover revenue shortfalls should not be passed […]
