# Union federation Cosatu has expressed concern about the impact of the further increase in diesel prices, saying this is a painful blow that millions of struggling workers and commuters cannot afford. Diesel prices have increased by up to one-rand-38-cents per litre. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says government’s earlier temporary fuel levy suspension provided invaluable relief, […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has urged beneficiaries of newly built government houses not to allow foreign-owned spaza shops to operate from their properties. He handed over 105 completed homes at the Westonaria Borwa Mega Project in West Rand yesterday. Human Settlements Department spokesperson, Tahir Sema, says housing developments should create economic opportunities for local […]
# The South African Local Government Association has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to give the go-ahead for the Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, commonly known as the Coalitions Bill, to be tabled in Parliament. The bill aims to bring stability to local councils where no party wins an outright majority in the polls. SALGA’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, […]
# The Soil of Africa civic advocacy movement is calling for a national conversation about the future of South Africa’s democracy and democracy renewal. The movement’s spokesperson, Luzuko Sofute says democracy remains the best constitutional framework because it protects the rights of citizens, guarantees political participation, and ensures government remains accountable to the people. He […]
# Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and honouring women’s legacies at the inaugural Portraits of Power exhibition. It pays tribute to Charlotte Maxeke’s contribution to women’s leadership and social justice. Ntshavheni says the commitment is rooted in the Constitution and reflected in policies, programmes and partnerships. […]
# The Public Servants Association is calling on government to use Women’s Month as an opportunity to confront the persistent challenges facing South African women, and to account for progress made towards genuine gender equality. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March. PSA’s Claude Naicker says women cannot be celebrated whilst […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has welcomed the strides made by Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency to accelerate the replacement of SASSA Gold Cards. Around 280-thousand social grant beneficiaries nationwide still need to migrate to the new Postbank Black Card before the 31st August deadline. More than 43-thousand of those beneficiaries are […]
# The Cape Independence Advocacy Group has welcomed Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s decision to formally declare an intergovernmental dispute with acting minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia. This is over the mayor wanting Cape Town’s Metro Police and Law Enforcement officers to have legal authority to investigate crimes and build prosecution-ready dockets. The Cape Independence […]
# Soccer: Government has congratulated Banyana Banyana on making the quarterfinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. South Africa defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 courtesy of a Thembi Kgatlana winner. The semifinalists automatically qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Government deputy spokesperson, William Baloyi, says Banyana continues to represent the country with […]
