# The DA has welcomed the confirmation by the minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, that the process to transfer the R59 to the South African National Road Agency has commenced. The R59 begins in Dealesville in the Free State, runs north-east across the Vaal River, and ends in Tulisa Park near Johannesburg. The DA’s Igor Scheurkogel […]
# The City of Cape Town says in the current financial year, 75.5-million-rand has been budgeted for the upgrade and expansion of streetlights. The metro has launched Protect Your Power, a first-of-its-kind campaign highlighting the impact of vandalism, theft, and illegal connections that leave communities in the dark. Mayoral committee member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, […]
# The DA in Gauteng says the collapse of Tshwane’s wastewater management system has resulted in sewage pollution that poses a risk to residents’ health. Spokesperson Leanne de Jager says this was revealed in the Water and Sanitation Department’s 2025 Green Drop Report, which also showed Tshwane’s Green Drop score plummeted from 82-percent in 2013 to […]
# COSATU urges more government interventions to cushion the economy from further expected fallouts from the Middle Eastern war. The union federation says latest reports from the Central Energy Fund warn of additional hikes of over three-rand per liter for petrol, ten-rand for diesel and seven-rand for paraffin next month. Spokesperson Matthew Parks says this is […]
# The Department of Home Affairs says there has been no change in policy regarding the status of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders. This follows confusion sparked by media reports on comments made by deputy minister Njabulo Nzuza during a television interview. He suggested that ZEP holders could now apply for permanent residency in South Africa. The […]
# The Forum for South Africa says Roelf Meyer’s appointment as South Africa’s ambassador to the US comes at a critical time as both countries look to improve diplomatic relations. He replaces former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled from Washington last year. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says Meyer must have a clear plan on […]
# The George Municipality in the Western Cape says its internal audit function has achieved a full conformance rating following a recent External Quality Assurance Review. The review assessed the internal audit function against the latest Global Internal Audit Standards, which represent the current international benchmark for the profession. The municipality’s chief audit executive, Jean-Pierre Rossouw, […]
# Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, says early data indicate that the current mass foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign is yielding positive results. More than two million animals have been vaccinated between February and 26 March, with no new infections recorded in already vaccinated herds. The department’s spokesperson, Joylene van Wyk, says they have strengthened surveillance […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says it is high time for a comprehensive skills audit of the Johannesburg metro administration, following alarming evidence of declining capacity and poor performance. According to the latest quarterly performance report from City Manager Floyd Brink, seven of 22 managers failed to meet their performance targets. FF Plus’ Franco de […]
