# Saftu is demanding the immediate reversal of the decision to drop the 30-percent broad-based black economic empowerment requirement for Elon Musk’s Starlink or any other corporation. This comes as minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, released a proposed policy direction to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa last Friday, seeking to amend […]
# Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has appealed for calm following violent attacks between foreign nationals and South Africans in the town of Addo. Three foreign nationals were murdered in revenge attacks in Addo, after a violent protest was sparked by the killing of a young South African man over the weekend. Provincial government spokesperson, […]
# The EFF has written to Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, expressing its rejection to the proposed four-percent inflation-driven increase to the fuel levy. In his budget last week, the minister announced that from June 4th, the price of petrol will increase by 16-cents per litre and diesel by 15-cents per litre. The EFF says National […]
# The Gauteng Health Department says it is committed to improving cancer treatment services in the province to meet the growing demand for radiotherapy services. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba says this includes investing in the expansion of infrastructure and investing in advanced equipment to enhance cancer treatment and ensure timely access to care:
# Cosatu says it will be engaging with the relevant Departments for Communications and Digital Technologies, as well as Trade, Industry and Competition to seek assurance over the proposed policy direction on equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector. Cosatu spokesperson Matthew Parks says B-BBEE remains a fundamental necessity for South Africa which continues […]
# The DA says a judgment by the North Gauteng High Court has confirmed that the process Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau undertook to appoint a temporary lottery licence operator for the National Lottery, was unlawful. The DA’s Toby Chance says they warned of this in March, when Tau undertook the process. He […]
# The Gauteng Education Department says the investigation into allegations that teaching posts were being sold at the Unity Secondary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, has been closed due to a lack of evidence. This follows a complaint that was received in November 2024. The department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says an applicant claimed to have been […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has written to the provincial Police Commissioner, Thembisile Patekile, demanding a clear timeline and operational plan promised by Police minister, Senzo Mchunu, to combat gang violence on the Cape Flats. The party’s, Nicholas Gotsell, says the timeline must include concrete answers on when the Anti-Gang Unit will finally […]
# The City of Cape Town has officially opened applications for seasonal lifeguard positions. Applicants have to meet a set of criteria, including lifeguarding and First Aid qualifications, criminal and substance use checks, an interview, where applicable, and they have to successfully complete a swim and rescue test. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and […]
