# The City of Johannesburg has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Ratings to affirm the City’s longterm issuer rating at Ba3 while revising the outlook to Positive. The city’s spokesperson, Nthantisi Modingoane, says it represent an important vote of confidence in the City’s financial resilience, its ability to meet its debt obligations and the strength […]
# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa is demanding an immediate investigation into the purpose and funding of former president Jacob Zuma’s visit to India. GIWUSA president, Mametlwe Sebei, says the investigation needs to include whether the trip involved fundraising for the MK Party and whether any state resources or diplomatic channels were […]
# The City of Cape Town is appealing to residents for information after infrastructure along the Princess Vlei trail was vandalised just three weeks after the official opening. A group of suspects removed wooden slats from one of the footbridges along the 4.23-kilometre circulatory trail. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham […]
# Build One South Africa officially announced Roger Solomons as its candidate for mayor of the City of Cape Town ahead of the local government elections in November. Solomons launched his campaign under the theme, Cape Town’s next chapter: A City everyone can afford. He says the election presents an opportunity to build on the […]
# Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo has recommitted to the completion of Semphato Secondary School, in Soshanguve, Tshwane. He says this follows several successes registered in the completion of previously underperforming projects after the appointment of capable contractors who have since finalised four school projects in the […]
# The Parliament Portfolio Committee on Tourism has welcomed Emirates’ launch of a third daily flight to Cape Town, and calls it a strong vote of confidence in South Africa as a leading global tourism and business destination. This additional daily service will increase seat capacity, and improve connectivity to over 140 Emirates destinations. Committee chairperson, Ronalda […]
# The Siyafana Sonke Action Campaign says the South African government is failing to protect all documented refugees and migrants as escalating xenophobic violence, forced removals, displacement, and intimidation continue in South Africa. The campaign’s July Eccles says government is obliged to make provision for the safety of documented refugees and migrants , and to provide […]
# Eskom continues to realise the benefits of its operational recovery initiatives, maintaining a stable and reliable power system despite rising winter electricity demand. The power utility spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says continued improvements in generation performance under the Generation Recovery Plan, are enabling the utility to consistently meet demand while maintaining sufficient reserves and operational flexibility:
# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa has expressed concern following recent revelations regarding the DA and its senior leadership. GIWUSA president, Mametlwe Sebei says the emerging information involves Tony Leon. It alleges state capture and the misuse of public office to advance specific business interests. He is calling for an immediate, unfettered […]
