# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed 100 municipalities’ adoption of the Code for Ethical Leadership in Local Government. The code aims to build a local government committed to ethical standards, service delivery, and good governance. The department’s spokesperson, Pearl Maseko-Binqose, says the adoption reflects a growing commitment within local government […]
# The Cape Town metro is inviting filmmakers to apply for support through an additional Film Fund round, with submissions open from today for productions expected to be completed in the 2026/27 financial year. The fund provides financial support or municipal services support for projects produced in Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Safety and […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has advised all motorists to exercise extreme caution across the metro due to persistent heavy rainfall, wet road surfaces, and severe localised flooding. The severe weather has already caused flooding in some areas, leaving multiple vehicles submerged and stranded in high water. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says localised flooding has been […]
# A multidisciplinary Operation Shanela in Eersterust and Silverton in Tshwane resulted in the arrest of 297 suspects over the weekend. They were apprehended for various criminal offences, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, assault and motor vehicle theft. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says 32 undocumented foreign nationals were also detained and handed over […]
# Agricultural organisation TLU SA is pleased with minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp’s commitment to the transformation of the sector. Government and the private sector have worked together to import over 23-million foot-and-mouth-disease vaccine doses. Every commercial dairy cow in South Africa has received its first dose of vaccine. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl says the […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development says the appointment of advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara as the acting head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption comes at a critical time for South Africa’s criminal justice system. The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee and Madlanga Commission have brought serious concerns about corruption, criminal networks, governance and […]
# The City of Tshwane will embark on a series of roadshows and lottery selection processes this week, as part of its Expanded Public Works Programme. The metro says the aim is to ensure that communities have access to available opportunities and that the recruitment process is conducted in a structured, transparent and equitable manner. […]
# The DA has commanded minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, for his swift action over allegations of pricing of foot and mouth disease vaccines. This comes as the Onderstepoort Biological Products board has placed its acting CEO, doctor Jacob Modumo, on precautionary suspension. According to GroundUp, OBP allegedly bought FMD vaccines from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina at […]
# The South African Municipal Workers’ Union says that while it supports measures aimed at improving law enforcement, the City of Cape Town should first address the longstanding concerns of employees who are expected to carry additional responsibilities. Last month, the metro formally declared an intergovernmental dispute with Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia, following the […]
