# The Freedom Front Plus says the Ekurhuleni Finance Department is on the brink of collapse as 78-percent of its key positions are currently vacant. The department recently revealed that only 21.9-percent of all approved positions are filled, including only 12 of the 43 financial management positions. The FF Plus’, Denise Janse van Rensburg, says […]
# The Public Servants Association has congratulated Special Investigating Unit head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, on his appointment as chairperson of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. The association’s Claude Naiker says his new role not only reflects his achievements but brings pride to the SIU and the broader South African public service. It is […]
# Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, says at the core of the recently launched Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government, is creating a one-person, one government, one touch system. The roadmap is anchored on the principles of delivering integrated public services safely, securely, and seamlessly. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kwena Moloto says […]
# Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi says the withdrawal of US funding to support HIV/Aids will not collapse the fight against HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country. He was providing an update on the progress made to mitigate the impact of funding withdrawal by US government on the country`s response to HIV/AIDS and TB programme in […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has welcomed the by-election results victory in Stellenbosch ward nine. The DA’s Tertuis Simmers says support for the party grew from 73.6-percent in 2024 to 94.7-percent in this week’s by-election. He says they are deeply grateful to every voter who placed their confidence in the DA, adding that […]
# The Public Servants Association says the recent directive for universities and colleges to update their data on foreign-national staff is a significant step. The association’s, Claude Naiker, says recent revelations showed worrisome patterns, where some tertiary institutions seem to be prioritising the employment of foreign nationals, irrespective of available and qualified citizens. He adds […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says the Mogale City Municipality’s mayoral committee member for Human Settlements, Merriam Mogoje, has caused serious division in the Hekpoort and Hartebeesfontein rural community. This is after she accused white landowners of driving black people from their land. FF Plus’, Jaco Mulder, says Mogoje encouraged residents of informal […]
# The University of Pretoria has conferred an honorary doctorate to award-winning poet, short story writer, and editor, professor Makhosazana Xaba. This is in recognition of her outstanding contribution to literature, feminist thought and cultural activism in South Africa. Her poetry and short stories have been translated into six languages and are widely anthologised and […]
# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya says a mayoral sub-committee has been established to formulate a standard and fair approach to addressing illegal developments. The metro has identified 17 illegally established townships within its boundaries. Moya says the developments, some established on municipal land or private property, pose a humanitarian and legal threat to the metro’s […]
