# The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng believes the upcoming local government elections could change the political landscape in the Midvaal Local Municipality. The DA currently holds the majority in the municipality. The FF Plus’s Jaco Mulder says that although Midvaal performs well in certain areas, there are still communities where the level of service […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in the Western Cape has criticised the Langeberg Municipality for squandering nearly 300-thousand-rand of ratepayers’ money on a disciplinary inquiry into the former deputy mayor, Johnny Steenkamp. The party’s Danie Acker says Steenkamp had pointed out 87 errors in a proposed budget, which cast the DA in a negative light. Soon […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Employment and Labour has urged citizens, organised labour, business formations, civil society organisations and other interested stakeholders to submit written comments on the Employment Services Amendment Bill. The bill proposes amendments to the Employment Services Act of 2014 to strengthen the regulation of foreign nationals’ employment, enhance enforcement, and establish […]
# ActionSA in Gauteng is calling for the immediate withdrawal of dismissal notices issued to Mega Express employees following a dispute over outstanding operating licences for Gautrain buses. The dispute affected operations at depots in Midrand and Pretoria, leading to a week-long work stoppage. ActionSA’s Mongezi Ntsebenzo says the drivers are being punished for a […]
# Union federation COSATU has welcomed progress in the rollout of Smart ID cards and other civic services by the Department of Home Affairs. Just over seven months since the department launched its new digital partnership model with the banking sector, more than one million South Africans have already used this new decentralised service channel to obtain a Smart ID card. COSATU’s Matthew […]
# Union federation SAFTU believes the government of national unity lacks the democratic backing of the majority of South Africans and operates as a vehicle for anti-worker, neoliberal economic policies. It says the low participation in the 2024 elections reflected a profound loss of confidence that the political system can change people’s lives. SAFTU’s Asive […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department says the N12 freeway near Lenasia and Nana’s Farm is now fully reopened to traffic following overnight protest action. The service delivery protest also disrupted traffic on Klipspruit Valley Road, known as the K43, and Abubakar Drive yesterday, where roads were blocked with rocks, debris and burnt obstructions. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla […]
# The City of Tshwane has welcomed the latest review by credit rating agency Moody’s, which points to improvements in the metro’s financial management and operating performance. In its review published on 23 October, Moody’s noted Tshwane’s stronger credit metrics and a declining debt burden. The metro’s spokesperson Samkelo Mgobozi says the agency projects that Tshwane’s debt […]
# The Department of Basic Education is urging schools, parents and learners to take the necessary precautions amid high temperatures and adverse weather conditions affecting parts of the country. This comes as matriculants are still writing their National Senior Certificate examinations. The department’s spokesperson, Terrence Khala, says learners are also reminded that while preparing for […]
