# The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa says the loss of the African Growth and Opportunity Act is not only a loss for South Africa’s citrus industry, but for US consumers as well. The US government has raised concerns about South Africa’s trade and investment barriers, corruption and issues relating to national security and foreign […]
# National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi says they are prioritising election-related cases to ensure speedy prosecution in order to protect the integrity of the polls. More than 25 election-related cases have been enrolled in court, with about 20 others still under investigation. In Gauteng alone, 14 arrests have been made. Mothibi says the NPA is […]
# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa has reiterated that the revised White Paper on Local Government will be a game-changer for South Africa’s local government. The revised White Paper proposes a differentiated approach to municipal funding, recognising that metropolitan municipalities and smaller rural municipalities have different responsibilities, resource requirements, and service […]
# The Electoral Commission says voting in the local government elections progressed well across the country, despite minor challenges. By 5 pm yesterday, 12-million people had voted, with Gauteng leading the way with three million, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 2.5-million and the Western Cape with 1.5-million. Briefing the media at the national results operation centre […]
# The ANC has admitted that the economy and job creation remain major challenges. However, the party has defended its 32 years in government, highlighting progress in education, housing and social grants. Speaking at the Electoral Commission’s results centre in Midrand, ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said the party’s manifesto focuses on growing the economy, creating […]
# The MK Party says illegal and undocumented foreign nationals must leave South Africa, while those who are in the country legally should be given a chance to sort out their immigration documents. In its election message, the party has also pledged to fight municipal corruption, create more job opportunities for black women and young […]
# The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority urges patients and healthcare professionals to report suspected side effects from medicines. The call forms part of the global MedSafetyWeek campaign, running until 8 November. Reports can be made through the Med Safety App or with a healthcare professional, and people do not need to be certain […]
# The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals and Federations says it has recorded 479 incident reports from its election observers deployed nationwide. The reports include 64 cases of voting stations allegedly opening late, 25 instances of voters being turned away and 18 concerns relating to ballot secrecy. The group’s president, Bert Pretorius, says it’s […]
# Die MK-party sê onwettige en ongedokumenteerde buitelandse burgers moet Suid-Afrika verlaat, terwyl diegene wat wettig in die land is, ‘n kans gegun moet word om hul immigrasiedokumente in orde te kry. In sy verkiesingsboodskap het die party ook onderneem om munisipale korrupsie te bekamp, meer werksgeleenthede vir swart vroue en jongmense te skep, en […]
