# Deputy minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, says government is undertaking preparatory work to repatriate the remains of South Africans who died in Angola between 1976 and 1992 in cases linked to apartheid-era political conflict. Nel provided an update on the Angola phase of the South Africa Exile Repatriation Project in Pretoria yesterday. He says […]
# The DA in Tshwane has welcomed the Pretoria High Court judgement by ordering the reinstatement of City Manager, Johan Mettler. The party’s Cilliers Brink says by setting aside the unlawful decisions of the ANC-EFF-ActionSA coalition to suspend Mettler, the Court has reaffirmed that political majorities cannot ignore the law, manipulate Council processes, or use municipal […]
# The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association has called on the government to ban unroadworthy cross border bus operators in the country. This followed the bus accident that claimed 12 lives and left 66 people injured on the N1 North in the Free State on Thursday night. The driver of the bus and trailer, reportedly travelling […]
# Soil of Africa Civic Movement says the challenges facing many municipalities underscore the importance of electing capable and ethical public representatives. The movement’s spokesperson, Luzuko Sofute, says strong municipalities begin with responsible leadership that places the interests of communities above personal or political interests. He supports Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa’s […]
# Cosatu has welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of further reforms to Eskom’s structure and pricing system. President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the Phase One report of the Eskom Restructuring Task Team, setting the stage to restructure South Africa’s electricity sector. Cosatu spokesperson, Matthew Parks says they are opposing Eskom’s unbundling as they fear it may […]
# The MK Party has announced readiness to participate in its first local government election, marking a significant milestone for the organisation just two years after its establishment. It says the unwavering love, loyalty and respect demonstrated by members and all stakeholders towards its leader, Jacob Zuma and the organisation have strengthened confidence in achieving […]
# Defend Our Democracy issues an urgent call to all eligible citizens, both young and old, to participate in the final station-based voter registration weekend, or to continue utilising the online registration platform. Spokesperson Wade Manning says local government is the frontline of South Africa’s democracy. He says it is the space where critical decisions […]
Tshwane police arrested 376 suspects in Bronkhorstspruit and Ekangala during a multidisciplinary crime prevention operation yesterday. The suspects were apprehended for various crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says 44 undocumented foreign nationals were detained and handed over to immigration officials for further processing. He adds that […]
# Union federation Cosatu says it supports the newly appointed Public Investment Corporation board, led by chairperson, deputy minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Seiso Mohai. Cabinet approved the appointment of Mohai and seven other non-executive directors, saying it’s a move aimed at stabilising the institution. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the board […]
