# The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the killing 27 people at taverns in two separate incidents in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the weekend. Mayibuye spokesperson, Sydney Baloyi says the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to life, while ongoing violence against women and communities is unacceptable. He says arrests and investigations are […]
# Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned the deadly shooting at a tavern in Wedela, Carletonville, which claimed 17 lives and left 15 people injured on Saturday night. Preliminary reports indicate about eight armed men entered the tavern and opened fire on patrons inside and outside. Five people were killed outside and 12 inside the […]
# The North West Provincial Treasury is strengthening support to municipalities to improve the management, spending and reporting of infrastructure grants. Treasury head Ndlela Kunene says effective grant management is essential to ensure public funds translate into infrastructure and services for communities. He says rollover applications have been received from ten municipalities and will be […]
# The Freedom Front Plus is urging Cape Town residents to take part in public consultations on the City’s draft Animal Keeping By-law before Tuesday’s deadline. The party’s Pieter Jansen van Vuuren says the proposed legislation will directly affect animal owners and the broader community, while giving law enforcement greater powers. He says the draft […]
# The Public Servants Association has raised concerns over the safety of educators in the North West following the stabbing of a deputy principal at Mammutla Secondary School. The union spokesperson, Claude Naicker says violence, intimidation and attacks against educators, particularly on school premises, are unacceptable. He is also calling for appropriate support for educators […]
# The Agriculture Department is urging South Africans to help fight rabies through responsible pet ownership, vaccination and prompt action after possible exposure. As the country marks World Rabies Day under the theme “Stronger Together”, spokesperson Prince Mtsweni says 15 people have died from rabies since January. He says 115 laboratory-positive animal cases were also […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is calling for continued support for families affected by a deadly crash near Mtubatuba that claimed 11 lives yesterday. Government spokesperson Bongani Gina says a minibus taxi and truck collided head-on in the Nkodibe area. He says the taxi was carrying Maskandi music fans returning from a festival in Melmoth […]
# Forum for South Africa has welcomed International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola’s call for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council and the broader global governance system. Forum leader Tebogo Mashilompane says Africa carries a disproportionate burden of conflicts considered by the Security Council while lacking permanent representation. He says the Forum […]
# IFP leader Velinkosi Hlabisa is calling for an urgent and transparent investigation into the N2 crash in KwaShikishela, Mtubatuba, that claimed 11 lives and left eight people injured. He says authorities must establish whether the taxi and truck were roadworthy, properly maintained and compliant with safety regulations. Hlabisa says anyone found responsible for negligence, […]
