# The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union says it denounces attempts by a coalition of big capital and right-wing elements to thwart and delay the full implementation of the National Health Insurance Act. The Constitutional Court is hearing a challenge brought by the Board of Healthcare Funders on whether Parliament met its constitutional […]
# The South African Weather Service says it is continuing to monitor the intense cut-off low-pressure system currently affecting parts of the country. Widespread showers and thundershowers have already been experienced in places over much of the country. Weather forecaster, Tokelo Chiloane, says an orange level eight warning for disruptive rain has been issued over […]
# The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure is calling on all protesters to conduct themselves responsibly and within the law during demonstrations across the country. This comes as the issue of illegal immigration has seen frustrated South Africans taking part in marches, where, in some cases, foreign-owned shops have been set alight. NATJOINTS says […]
# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called for stability following the decision by the minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme under adminstration. This follows ongoing governance and operational challenges at the institution. Makaneta said he hoped that during this period there will be stability and […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says the Emfuleni Municipality is dishonest by claiming allegations of raw sewage spilling into the Vaal River system are untrue. Municipal manager April Ntuli appeared in the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court yesterday on seven charges of water pollution and violations of environmental laws. The party’s Gerda Senekal says the […]
# The Forum for South Africa is calling on government to scrap the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and replace it with a competent, transparent, and accountable student funding system. Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has placed the scheme under administration following several board resignations and governance failures. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, […]
# Forum for South Africa says the latest fuel price hike is economic violence against citizens. Effective at midnight tonight, the prices of both grades of petrol will increase by three-rand-27-cents per litre, while diesel prices rise by six-rand-19-cents a litre. Illuminating paraffin will go up by four-rand-22-cents per litre. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says […]
# The Department of Water and Sanitation is urging all water users across the country to register or update their water use information. This is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the management and protection of South Africa’s water resources. The department’s spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, says unregistered users create critical data gaps that undermine […]
# Union federation Cosatu says it supports the Supreme Court of Appeal’s findings on the state of the Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Fund. The court raised concerns about the state of affairs at the fund and recommended that independent bodies consider investigating its affairs. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says workers struggle to receive compensation […]
