# The Western Cape acting provincial police commissioner, Luyanda Damoyi, has strongly condemned the senseless acts of violence that claimed the lives of four people in separate shooting incidents in Asanda Village, Lwandle, over the weekend. Police spokesperson, Andrè Traut says between three and four armed suspects allegedly opened fire on the victims following brief arguments before […]
# The Soil of Africa Civic Movement says a secure identity system strengthens democratic participation, economic inclusion, financial access and national security. The movement’s spokesperson, Luzuko Sofute, says the expansion of Smart ID services into the banking sector represents a practical demonstration of how strategic partnerships between government and the private sector can improve service […]
# The GOOD Party has criticised Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis for failing to adequately combat continuing violent crime across the metro. GOOD Secretary-General, Brett Herron, says the Mayor knows that his election promises to establish South Africa’s first Metro Police Detectives will not come to fruition, but that doesn’t matter because making announcement in itself creates the […]
# The DA has formally submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act application to obtain the long-awaited interim Operation Prosper report from police and the Defence Force. Spokesperson Nicholas Gotsell says without one, no answers or tangible solutions can be offered to communities living under daily siege from gang violence. He says acting minister […]
# National Council of Provinces chairperson, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has encouraged the South African and African students in Russia to seize the unique opportunity afforded to them to contribute meaningfully to the development of their respective countries upon their return. She emphasised that universities play an increasingly important role in strengthening relations between nations through research collaboration, […]
# Soil of Africa Civic Movement has welcomed every genuine intervention that brings clean water to the people of Hammanskraal. President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the National Water Access Acceleration Programme in Hammanskraal to address the area’s ongoing water crisis. However, the movement leader, Bongani Ramontja says they refuse to applaud what should have been delivered […]
# Western Cape Mobility MEC, Isaac Sileku says government’s Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme is helping unemployed residents in George get to job opportunities without transport costs getting in the way. Since the programme launched last month, one-thousand-766 unemployed residents have registered, and one-thousand-83 free trips have already been taken on the GO GEORGE bus service. […]
# Parlaiment says it will continue with its Mandela Month programme to honour former President Nelson Mandela’s legacy, by building caring communities and providing service to others part of everyday life. While South Africa has made significant progress since the dawn of democracy, poverty, unemployment and inequality remain among the country’s greatest challenges. Building the […]
# The South African Social Security Agency reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on fraud and corruption, saying it remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of the social grant system and ensuring that grant funds reach the rightful beneficiaries who depend on them. The agency has dismissed four officials from its Nebo Local Office in Sekhukhune, Limpopo after they […]
