# The DA in Gauteng says it was denied access to conduct an oversight inspection at the provincial Department of Education’s rented offices in the Johannesburg CBD. The building reportedly does not meet occupational health and safety standards. The DA’s, Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, says that being blocked access to the offices is unacceptable and undermines the role of the […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says the amended budget tabled by minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, is a victory for multiparty democracy in South Africa. The minister aimed to fill the revenue hole dug by the scrapping of the proposed value-added tax hikes while keeping mounting state debt levels under control. The FF Plus says […]
# The City of Johannesburg says it is committed to strengthening its response to address all by-law transgressions in Mayfair. The city’s spokesperson, Virgil James says this followed the death of four children in a devastating house fire on Monday. James says the area has experienced widespread unauthorised building extensions, the proliferation of backrooms, and overcrowding:
# The African Transformation Movement has strongly condemned reports that president Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration are planning to roll out the red carpet for Elon Musk’s Starlink and Tesla by sidestepping laws. The ATM’s spokesperson, Zama Ntshona says no-one, not Musk or any other billionaire, should get a free pass to trample over the […]
# The EFF has condemned the inclusion of businessman, Johann Rupert, in president Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation set to meet US president Donald Trump at the White House today. Government has labelled the much-anticipated meeting as an opportunity to reset relations. The EFF says Rupert is a major beneficiary of unequal land and economic relations in South […]
# The Public Servants Association is urging the Home Affairs Department to fast-track the envisaged digitalisation transformation project, aimed at reducing queues and backlogs. The department has extended its operating period by five hours on Saturdays at front offices, to assist naturalised citizens and permanent residents to apply for Smart ID Cards. PSA’s, Claude Naiker, […]
# MANCOSA Academic says that while technology is becoming a significant issue within key institutions, academic leaders need to encourage students to use technology responsibly. A Daily Maverick article recently uncovered that tertiary institutions face increased levels of cheating, as students take advantage of the unchecked growth of technology, including artificial intelligence. MANCOSA’s, Precious Buthelezi, says […]
# The Western Cape government has awarded the Garden Route District Municipality’s Health Unit a gold certificate. This is for its performance in the technological advancement of environmental health, and for outstanding performance and adherence to municipal health norms and standards. Mayor Andrew Stroebel says the primary aim of municipal health services is to promote […]
# Tshwane District Police Commissioner, Samuel Thine, is urging residents to remain vigilant, as social media scams continue to plague the Winterveldt area. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says criminals advertise goods at unrealistically low prices to lure unsuspecting victims to isolated locations. Once there, the victims are robbed of their personal belongings and vehicles. […]
