insert_link South AfricaSA to Digitise Housing Records, Tackle Performance and Corruption in Housing Sector South Africa's Human Settlements minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed plans to digitise housing beneficiary records and announced a review of housing delivery performance. In an SABC interview, she expressed concern over metro and municipal performance and emphasised the importance of the Housing Consumer Protection Bill in ensuring quality construction. Kubayi also urged the prosecution of corrupt officials to maintain credibility in the sector: today29 October, 2024
insert_link Health / MedicalDA is urging government to address a serious shortage of environmental health practitioners DA is urging government to address a serious shortage of environmental health practitioners amid rising food poisoning cases. The party’s Michele Clarke says this shortage affects food inspections, especially in crowded areas, putting public health at risk. Clarke calls for emergency funding to hire more environmental health practitioners and prevent further health issues related to unsafe food: today29 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaS.A’s National police commissioner says the rise in mass shootings is a serious concern S.A's National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says the rise in mass shootings in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape is a serious concern that needs immediate action. In a media briefing, Masemola said a comprehensive response is needed to prioritise public safety and address the root causes of violence to combat this troubling trend. He assured the public that efforts are being intensified to tackle the ongoing […] today29 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaS.A’s International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola will host his Ukrainian counterpart International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola will host his Ukrainian counterpart, minister Andrii Sybiha today. They will sign an agreement on visa waiver for diplomatic service or official passports. The presidency says this agreement will enable South African officials to travel to Ukraine for peace formula meetings without visa logistical impediments. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says it is through the policy of non-alignment that South Africa has […] today28 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa’s ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust To South Africa, ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust. He delivered the OR Tambo memorial lecture in Ekurhuleni yesterday evening. Sunday marked the 107th birthday of the late former ANC president Oliver Tambo, the party’s longest-serving president. Ramaphosa says even as the government of national unity continues to make progress, the electoral outcome put in the starkest of terms what the ANC […] today28 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaRamaphosa Says ANC Focused on Serving South Africans ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party's main focus will be improving groundwork to ensure that it returns to its main mission, which is to serve the people of South Africa. He delivered the closing remarks of the special sitting of the ANC National Executive Committee meeting held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng. Ramaphosa says the NEC is determined to build branches that are political and not transactional […] today28 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaDeputy President Honors Former Labour Minister’s Legacy in Advancing Worker Rights S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has praised former Labour minister Membathisi Mdladlana for his contributions to fighting apartheid and advancing labour rights. Mdladlana, South Africa's longest-serving Labour Minister, worked under four presidents. Speaking at a special memorial service, Mashatile highlighted Mdladlana’s legacy of resilience, commitment to social justice and implementing key labour laws that protected workers' rights and reduced industrial disputes: today28 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaTransport Minister In S.A Calls for Sustainable Solutions as Taxi Sector Faces Rising Finance Costs In S.A, its transport minister Barbara Creecy has expressed concern over rising vehicle finance costs for the taxi sector. Speaking to the ANC NEC about the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme, she noted that the current scrapping allowance is insufficient, and unaffordable. Creecy says the programme’s model is now outdated. She aims to engage stakeholders and financiers to find sustainable solutions for the sector: today28 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaMK Party national organiser claims its Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament MK Party national organiser Floyd Shivambu claims the MK Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament. Shivambu stated that party leaders could govern efficiently, outperforming the ANC, DA, or EFF. However, he acknowledged the party's lacking experience in building a successful political organisation. He says that his focus is ensuring the party thrives as it grows into a formidable opposition force: Shivambu also disclosed in a podcast […] today28 October, 2024
