# President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will continue to do everything within his means to advance the rebuilding of the economy, the restoration of institutions and the renewal of society. He addressed the nation at the Union Buildings yesterday evening, where he announced that he will take on review the independent panel report on Phala […]
# The Cape Town Disaster Risk Management Centre says the impacts from the frontal system, which made landfall on Monday, have been extensive. Severe storms caused flooding, power outages, and damage, with one death reported in Kenilworth. As the severe weather continues, all public and special schools in the Western Cape are closed today. Disaster […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says while there have been calls in some circles that he should resign, nothing in the Constitutional Court judgment compels him to resign his office. Last Friday, the Constitutional Court declared Parliament’s decision not to adopt the panel’s report on the Phala Phala scandal as invalid. Speaking at the Union Buildings […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will take the Section 89 independent panel’s report on review on an expeditious basis. Last Friday, the Constitutional Court declared Parliament’s decision not to adopt the report on the Phala Phala scandal as invalid. The panel found that Ramaphosa may have violated his oath of office regarding his actions […]
# Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has urged residents to remain cautious as severe weather continues to affect large parts of the province. The South African Weather Service has warned that dangerous conditions will persist, with more rain and strong winds expected in the Garden Route today. […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says Ekurhuleni’s debt crisis is worsening, while many residents are struggling to cope with rising municipal tariffs. According to the party, the municipality’s latest financial report shows outstanding debt of about 38-billion-rand, with most of it long overdue and largely owed by households. The FF Plus’s Denise Janse van Rensburg […]
# ANEW Hotels and Resorts says South Africa’s tourism recovery is about more than just visitor numbers. The company states the sector has rebounded to over 95-percent of pre-pandemic levels, but the focus should now be on wider economic benefits. It made the remarks as the Africa Travel Indaba is underway in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Spokesperson […]
# The DA says it’s determined to hold those responsible for Johannesburg’s water crisis accountable and force urgent action to fix the city’s failing water system. The party has filed court papers in the High Court in Johannesburg against Johannesburg Water, the City and mayor Dada Morero over the worsening water crisis. The DA’s mayoral […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says it supports independent power producers to help improve the electricity supply in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng. The FF Plus believes a diversified energy mix could improve stability and help lower costs over time. However, the party warns the model could limit the metro’s control over electricity revenue. The FF Plus’s […]
