# The Department of Agriculture says government is working to coordinate a broader national response to food insecurity and malnutrition. Acting Director Thulile Dlamini says nutrition-related solutions have been incorporated into all three goals of the second review of the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan. Dlamini says the agriculture sector is addressing the underlying […]
# The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is stepping up efforts to transform South Africa’s education system through training aimed at strengthening mother-tongue-based education. SADTU spokesperson Nomusa Cembi says the programme seeks to equip Master Trainers with the knowledge and skills needed to support the implementation of mother-tongue-based bilingual education. Cembi says the programme will […]
# The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is calling for greater investment in the development and promotion of African languages as languages of teaching and learning. SADTU spokesperson Nomusa Cembi says the union has consistently challenged the historical marginalisation of African languages in the education system. Cembi says mother-tongue-based bilingual education recognises that African languages […]
# The MK Party has opposed a proposal to transfer the appointment of municipal chief financial officers to National Treasury, arguing that it could undermine local government autonomy and accountability. The party says municipalities are a distinct sphere of government and should not be treated as administrative extensions of the national executive. It maintains that […]
# Police say its online recruitment drive continues to attract strong interest, with more than 300-thousand profile registrations recorded in just over three days. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says more than 232-thousand applicants have completed the profile verification process, while over 190-thousand have started their applications. She adds that the response reflects strong interest […]
# The South African National Christian Forum says it will approach the Johannesburg High Court to seek the removal of CRL Rights Commission chairperson, Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva. Forum president Marothi Mashashane says the Commission has no legal or constitutional authority to regulate, license or vet Christian churches. Mashashane says the Commission’s mandate, under Section 185 of […]
# The GOOD Party is calling for greater decision-making powers for Cape Town’s sub-councils, including control over community budget allocations in consultation with residents. GOOD secretary-General, Brett Herron says its A City With A Say proposal aims to give communities a meaningful role in local government and ensure local needs are addressed. GOOD proposes piloting […]
# The Democratic Alliance has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, seeking confirmation that additional evidence relating to alleged state capture at the now collapsed Daybreak Foods poultry farm has been referred to the Special Investigating Unit. The Public Investment Corporation is a major investor in the enterprise. The DA’s Andrew Bateman says the Presidency previously […]
# The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has retained international Blue Flag status for three beaches for the 2026/27 season, strengthening the metro’s coastal tourism offering ahead of the summer holidays. Mayor Babalwa Lobishe says Kings Beach, Humewood Beach and Hobie Beach have all retained the prestigious international accreditation. Humewood Beach has also reached a milestone […]
