# The City of Cape Town is urging residents to comment on the amended Rates Policy, which is part of the broader budget public participation process. The policy requires that commercial property rates be paid for premises used for commercial short-term letting; this does not apply to people supplementing their income by renting out some of […]
# Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Ivan Meyer, says the provincial government is strengthening its position as a leader in niche and sustainable tourism. This follows the graduation of a new cohort of Astro Night Sky Tourist Guides. In 2023, the sector contributed an estimated 28.6-billion-rand in gross value added and supported over […]
# The GOOD Party says Tshwane’s State of the Capital Address delivered by the mayor, Nasiphi Moya, laid out the undeniable truth that South Africa’s capital city is on the rise. The party’s Sarah Mabotsa says the most clear is the vast improvement in the metro’s financial position, with cash flow reserves increasing from just […]
# The Freedom Front Plus has criticised Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya for hosting this year’s State of the City Address at Unisa, saying she has disregard for the metro’s serious financial predicament. The party says thousands of rands were squandered on a vanity project that does nothing to improve service delivery. FF Plus’ Grandi Theunissen says […]
# Union federation Cosatu has expressed concern at the revelations at the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. The SETA is at the centre of a dubious lease agreement, which is now under forensic investigation. This involves a bidding process for head office space to accommodate employees. Cosatu’s Nonzuzo Dlamini says […]
# Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has rejected claims made by EFF leader Julius Malema that he obtained a fraudulent Master’s degree from the University of Fort Hare. He made the allegations while addressing EFF supporters out the KuGompo Magistrate’s Court. Provincial government spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga, says the matter relating to the premier and the […]
# The DA has welcomed the publication of the draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill for public comment. The bill aims to empower municipalities, State entities, and private landowners to respond more decisively to illegal occupations, while also ensuring that the rights of vulnerable individuals are protected. The […]
# The Forum for South Africa says it is concerned about the growing pattern of selective justice in the country. This follows EFF leader Julius Malema’s five-year prison sentence for unlawfully discharging a firearm in public, which he is appealing. He has claimed that his prosecution is politically motivated, alleging that a “hidden hand” was […]
# The civil movement Soil of Africa says the ongoing tensions between EFF leader Julius Malema and AfriForum reflect a broader ideological struggle about the direction of the country. Malema was sentenced to five years in prison yesterday for violating firearm laws. AfriForum brought the charges after Malema discharged a rifle during a 2018 EFF […]
