insert_link South Africa S.A’s Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government’s mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources S.A's Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government's mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources. In his reply to a parliamentary question, Water and Sanitation minister, Senzo Mchunu disclosed that during 2022 and last year, 277 non-compliance notices were issued to 61 water service authorities nationwide after blue drop audits were conducted. The FF Plus’s Michal Groenewald says shockingly, 344 sewage treatment plants across 90 municipalities faced […] todayApril 17, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa The S.A Public Servants Association expresses deep concern over proposed tax hikes to fund the National Health Insurance scheme The S.A Public Servants Association expresses deep concern over proposed tax hikes to fund the National Health Insurance scheme. The association cites the financial strain on South Africans amidst economic challenges as the funding model lacks sustainability and disproportionately burdens the poor. The association warns that tax increases could exacerbate financial hardships. It has urged the government to explore alternative funding methods and prioritise job creation to alleviate pressure on […] todayApril 17, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa The ANC has obtained ownership of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark amid a legal dispute with the MK Party The ANC has obtained ownership of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark amid a legal dispute with the MK Party. According to News24, documents from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission indicates that the trademark, previously held by Legacy Projects, is now 'assigned' to the ANC. Legacy Projects director Rapitse Montsho clarified the transfer process, affirming the ANC's ownership. todayApril 17, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa S.A’s electoral commission has cautioned voters against marking their ballot papers multiple times S.A's electoral commission has cautioned voters against marking their ballot papers multiple times, stressing that such ballots will be invalid. Voters are advised to carefully review and mark each of the three provided ballot papers before casting their votes. Production of the universal ballot template, catering to diverse needs including the visually impaired and those with motor conditions, is underway. Mamabolo says over 95-percent of logistical supplies for 29 May […] todayApril 17, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Newly elected Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza of the ANC has announced a ten-member mayoral executive committee. Newly elected Ekurhuleni mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza of the ANC has announced a ten-member mayoral executive committee. The EFF has retained its five seats in the committee while the ANC has four. Former mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, of the African Independent Congress is now the mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services. The ANC and EFF are coalition partners in the metro. Xhakaza says the members were elected based on their […] todayApril 16, 2024 44
insert_link South Africa Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety has called for improved service delivery in the police service Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, has called for improved service delivery in the police service to curb crime. This stance comes after statistics reveal 243 cases were dismissed due to SAPS inefficiencies between April and September 2023. Of these, 89 were related to gender-based violence. Allen emphasises the need for police improvement plans to prevent recurrence, stressing the importance of credible and trustworthy policing […] todayApril 16, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims S.A's Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims. They argue Nzimande's continued presence makes the task of the new National Student Financial Aid Scheme administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, even more difficult. The party is concerned about Nomvalo’s appointment and believes he must address various outstanding issues to restore the scheme's credibility. The DA’s Chantel King calls on Ramaphosa […] todayApril 16, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Cooperative says assessment will continue today following heavy rain and flooding KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs' assessment will continue today following heavy rain and flooding in parts of the province. Five people died in Margate on the South Coast. Some areas received rainfall accumulation of more than 200 millimetres. Businesses and public infrastructure, including roads and houses, have been severely damaged. The department says the cost implications of the damages caused will be consolidated. todayApril 16, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics S.A’s Central Energy Fund’s mid-month data predicts petrol prices to increase for the fourth consecutive month in May S.A's Central Energy Fund's mid-month data predicts petrol prices to increase for the fourth consecutive month in May, with an anticipated under-recovery of around 30-cents-per-litre. However, diesel prices are expected to decrease, with an over-recovery of approximately 28-cents-per-litre. The anticipated increase sees 93 octane petrol rising by 30-cents-per-litre and 95 octane by 31-cents-per-litre. Meanwhile, diesel wholesale is expected to have a decrease of 26 to 31-cents-per-litre todayApril 16, 2024 9
