# The DA in Johannesburg demands an urgent investigation into alleged illegal burial practices at city cemeteries. According to the party, a family discovered a stranger’s tombstone on their late father’s grave at Klipspruit cemetery. The DA’s Nonhlanhla Sifumba urges the Johannesburg City Parks department to engage with affected families, and ensure staff are trained […]
# The Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape has welcomed two male lions from Addo Elephant National Park. The lions, named Niklaas and Witwarm, were relocated to help maintain genetic diversity and a healthy predator-prey balance. They were introduced after the park’s long-time resident male, Nomad, was humanely euthanised due to age and […]
# The DA in Gauteng has raised concerns over Midrand Police Station’s resource challenges, including a shortage of vehicles, overworked detectives, and limited parking. The DA’s Michael Sun says these issues hinder crime-fighting and demand urgent action from premier Panyaza Lesufi and acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia. He calls for fleet upgrades, improved case management, […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau has praised the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers Show in Gqeberha for highlighting South Africa’s automotive capabilities. Tau said a five-percent increase in local production could unlock 30-billion-rand in procurement, potentially drafting the 4.4-billion-rand US export market, and boost exports. He noted reforms to […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau says government is advancing support for the automotive sector amid US tariff challenges. Speaking at the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers Show in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, Tau confirmed amendments to the Automotive Production Development Programme Phase 2 for electric vehicles are complete. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa het die Afrika-Unie se Afrika-Waterbeleggingsberaad in Kaapstad geloof as ‘n deurslaggewende oomblik vir Afrika en die wêreldbeweging vir veilige toegang tot water. Ramaphosa sê die geleentheid is daarop gemik om jaarliks 535-miljard-rand beskikbaar te stel om teen 2030 Afrika se waterbeleggingskloof te oorbrug. Hy het verder beklemtoon die beraad sal pasmaak-beleggings […]
# Die Nasionale Vereniging van Onderdele- en Verwante Vervaardigers se 2025-skou word in vennootskap met die Motorbedryf-ontwikkelingsentrum in die Oos-Kaap aangebied, met die klem op uitnemendheid in die vervaardiging van motoronderdele. Die tweedaagse geleentheid bring vervaardigers, belanghebbendes en diensverskaffers bymekaar om samewerking en netwerking te bevorder. Belangrike punte sluit in lokalisering, handel en belegging, vaardigheids- en tegnologievennootskappe, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa verwelkom die bekendstelling van die globale raad op waterbeleggings by die Afrika-Unie–AIP Waterbeleggingsberaad in Kaapstad. Die inisiatief sal Afrika se Water-beleggingsprogram verhef tot ‘n Globale Waterbeleggingsplatform, wat leierskap, befondsing en innovering mobiliseer. Hy beklemtoon dat die raad vordering regoor belangrike forums sal dophou, en water van ‘n krisissektor tot ‘n geleentheidsektor […]
# The Johannesburg City Library has reopened after five-years of closure due to leaks and fire risks. This follows upgrades to its systems, refreshed shelves, and revitalised children’s storytelling spaces. Long-time users can now renew their library cards, while new members can register online. According to News24, Heritage Foundation chairperson David Fleminger called the reopening […]
