# Union federation SAFTU says national police commissioner Fannie Masemola’s return to office comes at a critical time, when the country urgently needs stable, effective and accountable police leadership. He returned yesterday after criminal charges against him were withdrawn and president Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension. SAFTU’s Asive Dyani says Masemola’s return must be […]
# Minister of Social Development Dina Pule has condemned harassment, intimidation, threats and violence directed at social workers carrying out their duties. As South Africa observes Social Development Month under the theme “Strengthening Families through Partnerships,” the department is calling on communities and stakeholders to help protect social workers. Department spokesperson Sandy Godlwana says social […]
# The DA in Johannesburg says it will write to the Special Investigating Unit to request that it consider seeking a proclamation to probe City Power. This follows persistent electricity outages that are affecting Bramley, Bramley Park, Raumarais Park and surrounding areas. The DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku says the investigation must look into possible negligence, substandard workmanship, […]
# KPMG South Africa says a significant portion of the economic activity projected for this year could be revised downwards as global instability continues to weigh on growth. This comes as Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament tomorrow. KPMG’s Itumeleng Nkadimeng says they expect government to maintain […]
# National commissioner Fannie Masemola says police are looking forward to the final report of the Madlanga Commission and its recommendations on strengthening accountability and addressing weaknesses within SAPS. He addressed the media on his first day back at work after his suspension had been lifted. Masemola says recommendations are expected to help advance necessary […]
# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola plans to engage provincial commissioners to assess preparedness, identify potential hotspots and ensure intelligence, personnel and resources are aligned to address emerging risks. He addressed the media in Pretoria upon his return from suspension. Masemolal says political attacks and killings before next month’s elections require urgent attention. He says […]
# The DA is calling on workers to provide information about municipalities that have failed to pay pension contributions. Information presented to Parliament reveals 16 municipalities in the Free State, the Eastern and Northern Cape and North West have failed to pay 1.79 billion-rand in pension arrears – 80-percent from the Free State and North […]
# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says his return to work marks a renewed commitment to unity, accountability, institutional reform and improved frontline policing. He addressed the media at the Tshwane Police Academy in Pretoria on his return after president Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension last week. Masemola says the Police Service is bigger than […]
# Western Cape MEC of Social Development Wendy Kaizer-Philander has welcomed the decision by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration’s Essential Services Committee to designate critical child protection services as essential services. She says the decision is an important step towards strengthening the protection of vulnerable children, and recognising the vital work of professionals […]
