# The Johannesburg Metro Police is informing road users of an urgent road closure in Wynberg, due to severe flooding. Spokesperson, Xolani Fihla says Pretoria Main Road at the corner of Watt Avenue is currently closed to traffic. He says the flooding is significant, particularly affecting the Bus Rapid Transit in the area, rendering the road […]
# The Africa Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign a proclamation to investigate perpetrators of crime syndicates in the country. Chairperson Phumudzo Mukhwathi says the association handed over a memorandum about illegal bus ranks in Johannesburg, corrupt officials, and government employees serving as directors on more than one […]
# The Forum for South Africa is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa and the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to urgently address the possible departure of evidence leader advocate Terry Motau. According to reports, Motau has indicated his intention to resign, but refuses to share reasons for his departure. The commission says it won’t discuss staffing […]
# ActionSA says it is concerned that illegal dumping remains an ongoing problem for the City of Tshwane. Illegal dumping in the metro is a pervasive issue with significant health and environmental consequences, such as air and water pollution, disease spread, and harm to wildlife. ActionSA’s Flora Monama says with a zero-tolerance approach, the metro must […]
# The Limpopo Transport Department says an investigation is underway after 12 people were killed in a collision involving a minibus taxi and two trucks on the R81 at Ga-Sekgopo between Mooketsi and Polokwane on Sunday. According to reports, the occupants of the minibus taxi were travelling from a church service at Solomondale township outside […]
# The South African National Parks, in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency, have launched the Disability Inclusion in Entrepreneurship programme. Through skills development, mentorship, and market linkages, this programme empowers young entrepreneurs to access funding, grow their businesses, and participate fully in the economy. SANParks’s Simon Marutha says they are committed to breaking barriers and […]
# The GOOD Party says it has formally submitted a request to the Stellenbosch Municipality for an urgent investigation into the deteriorated condition of the Idas Valley Rugby Clubhouse. The party’s Marius van Stade says, according to credible reports, an insurance claim was paid out to the municipality several years ago, yet, to date, no […]
# The GOOD Party says it supports the City of Tshwane’s new Artisan Training and Development Framework, as more opportunities will be available for unemployed youth and for young people from special needs schools. The framework is a strategic investment to develop in-house artisan skills, such as plumbing, electrical, and mechanical, to improve service delivery […]
# George mayor, Jackie von Brandis, and Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie, recently launched the inaugural George Festival 2025 – Culture, Art and Sport. The festival aims to foster inclusive community participation, stimulate the township economy, promote youth and arts development, and activate the local economy. George municipality’s spokesperson, Chantel Edwards-Klose, […]
