# AfriForum approached the High Court in Pretoria to review the decision by minister Gayton McKenzie to change the name of Graaff-Reinet, following a Government Gazette notice listing 21 proposed place-name changes. The forum’s Alana Bailey argues the process is unconstitutional, costly, and opposed by residents. She says the move could harm tourism and deepen […]
# Die DA in Tshwane ondersteun nie die voorgestelde hernoeming van die Wonderboom-lughawe nie en voer aan die stad moet dienslewering, veiligheid, infrastruktuur en ekonomiese groei voorop stel. Woordvoerder Kuhle Maseko sê die lughawe is ‘n belangrike ekonomiese bate met die vooruitsig om werk te skep en beleggings te lok. Hy stel ‘n deursigtige openbare-privaat […]
# A formal complaint has been registered with the Magistrates’ Commission against the chief magistrate of Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga, Tuletu Tonjeni, over her handling of the extortion case against taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told Newzroom Afrika the prosecutor was wrongly found in contempt of court and an arrest warrant […]
# Tenants at George Asaba’s flats in Pretoria West, Tshwane, may soon be displaced after the High Court in Pretoria ruled in favour of the City of Tshwane to demolish the building. The ruling follows findings that the structure was unlawfully built and not compliant with municipal regulations. The decision allows the city to proceed […]
# The DA in Tshwane says it does not support the proposed renaming of Wonderboom Airport, arguing that the city should prioritise service delivery, safety, infrastructure, and economic growth. The party’s Kuhle Maseko says the airport is a key economic asset with the potential to create jobs and attract investment. Maseko proposed a transparent public-private […]
# The City of Johannesburg cautions the public over fraudulent communications falsely linked to the Office of the Speaker. Spokesperson Vusi Gumbi says the Speaker’s contact number has allegedly been cloned and used to mislead stakeholders in matters involving Marble Towers, a 32-storey inner-city building, a target for high-stakes fraudulent schemes. Gumbi says Speaker Margaret […]
# ActionSA calls for urgent intervention over alleged unaccredited private schools in Ekurhuleni, following findings by the quality assurance body, Umalusi. The party’s John Moodey claims several institutions operated illegally under one umbrella, misleading parents and learners. He alleges students are left at risk due to faulty registrations, poor conditions, and alleged misconduct. Moodey demands […]
# The DA in Gauteng says Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Finance minister Enoch Godongwana have not provided a timeline for fire compliance upgrades at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The party’s Jack Bloom criticised delays in repairs following the 2021 fire. He welcomed plans to reopen wards in August but questioned the funding for […]
# Die Voices Against Evictions Campaign het die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Menslike Nedersettings se openbare deelnameproses oor die voorgestelde wetgewing oor behuising as ‘n skande bestempel. Woordvoerder Keith Duarte sê die besluit om net een openbare verhoor in Langa te hou terwyl daar sowat 5,15-miljoen inwoners in Kaapstad is, voldoen glad nie aan die wettige […]
