# The Eastern Cape Transport Department has placed a senior official on precautionary suspension following an investigation into an alleged irregular appointment. The matter involves Phelisile Melane, who was appointed as Deputy Director: Employee Relations. An independent fact-finding investigation examined the recruitment process, qualifications used during the appointment and submissions from those involved. The department’s spokesperson, […]
# The South African Federation of Trade Unions has strongly condemned the latest unilateral decision by the US to impose new trade tariffs on South Africa and dozens of other countries, for allegedly failing to prohibit or effectively combat forced labour. The US Trade Representative has imposed tariffs of 12.5-percent on South Africa. Saftu’s Asive […]
# Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, is calling on families of deceased public transport operators, including minibus and metered taxi operators, to come forward and apply for the transfer of valid operating licences. This is to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, says the transfer of […]
# Doctors Without Borders says the emergency medical humanitarian response to anti-migrant violence has escalated into a humanitarian crisis at the South Africa-Zimbabwe border towns of Musina and Beitbridge. More than 68-thousand foreign nationals have been processed for repatriation or deportation in South Africa since June. MSF’s Caroline Masunda says they are concerned about access […]
# The Soil of Africa civic movement has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s acceptance of the resignation of Andrea Johnson as head of the Investigating Directorate against Corruption. The movement’s spokesperson, Luzuko Sofute, says the fight against corruption remains one of South Africa’s greatest national priorities. He says Johnson’s resignation must never weaken the country’s resolve […]
# Union federation Cosatu has welcomed Andrea Johnson’s resignation as head of the Investigating Directorate against Corruption. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted her request to vacate office with immediate effect. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says Johnson’s tenure became unsustainable after being accused before the Madlanga commission of failure to provide leadership at the directorate:
# The City of Tshwane is concerned over the alarming rise in drunk driving arrests. Police spokesperson Puleng Motholo says 58 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during road safety operations in Centurion, Mamelodi, Mabopane, Bronkhorstspruit, Sinoville, and Pretoria North this weekend. She says this highlights a blatant disregard for the […]
# Afrika Mayibuye Movement has welcomed the resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head, Advocate Andrea Johnson. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted her request to vacate office under the National Prosecuting Authority Act. The movement’s spokesperson, Sydney Baloyi, says Johnson’s resignation is the inevitable consequence of a tenure defined by gross misconduct, abuse of power, and […]
# Soccer: Government has called on South Africans to unite behind Banyana Banyana, as they seek to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. Desiree Ellis’s charges will open their campaign against Tanzania this evening. Government acting spokesperson, William Baloyi, says the players carry the hopes of the nation, and together, the […]
