# Union GIWUSA is calling on government to immediately publish a comprehensive national climate emergency preparedness plan for the expected impact of the super El Niño weather pattern. The South African Weather Service has warned South Africa is likely to experience below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures this spring as a strong El Niño develops in […]
# The GOOD Party encourages Capetonians to submit their comments on the city’s proposed draft Animal-keeping by-law before the 29 September deadline. It proposes to establish a new permitting system, with harsh punishments for non-compliance on a par with those imposed for dogfighting. GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron says it also proposes that Metro Police, traffic […]
# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed 100 municipalities’ adoption of the Code for Ethical Leadership in Local Government. The code aims to build a local government committed to ethical standards, service delivery, and good governance. The department’s spokesperson, Pearl Maseko-Binqose, says the adoption reflects a growing commitment within local government […]
# The Cape Town metro is inviting filmmakers to apply for support through an additional Film Fund round, with submissions open from today for productions expected to be completed in the 2026/27 financial year. The fund provides financial support or municipal services support for projects produced in Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Safety and […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has advised all motorists to exercise extreme caution across the metro due to persistent heavy rainfall, wet road surfaces, and severe localised flooding. The severe weather has already caused flooding in some areas, leaving multiple vehicles submerged and stranded in high water. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says localised flooding has been […]
# A multidisciplinary Operation Shanela in Eersterust and Silverton in Tshwane resulted in the arrest of 297 suspects over the weekend. They were apprehended for various criminal offences, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, assault and motor vehicle theft. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says 32 undocumented foreign nationals were also detained and handed over […]
# Agricultural organisation TLU SA is pleased with minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp’s commitment to the transformation of the sector. Government and the private sector have worked together to import over 23-million foot-and-mouth-disease vaccine doses. Every commercial dairy cow in South Africa has received its first dose of vaccine. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl says the […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development says the appointment of advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara as the acting head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption comes at a critical time for South Africa’s criminal justice system. The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee and Madlanga Commission have brought serious concerns about corruption, criminal networks, governance and […]
# The City of Tshwane will embark on a series of roadshows and lottery selection processes this week, as part of its Expanded Public Works Programme. The metro says the aim is to ensure that communities have access to available opportunities and that the recruitment process is conducted in a structured, transparent and equitable manner. […]
