insert_link South AfricaActionSA Gauteng Concerned Over Illegal Scheme Run by School Governing Bodies in South Africa ActionSA in Gauteng says it is concerned about reports of an illegal scheme run and controlled by School Governing Bodies in low-income and no-fee-paying schools. These SGBs and school management have reportedly imposed a mandatory donation fee, typically ranging from 100 to 200-rand, on parents in poor communities. ActionSA’s, John Moodey, says failure to pay this fee results in children being denied access to schoolbooks, many of which are […] today21 January, 2025 53
insert_link South AfricaActionSA Youth Forum Demands NSFAS Settle Outstanding Debts Immediately ActionSA's National Youth Forum is calling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to immediately settle all outstanding debts and cease making excuses, avoiding accountability, and perpetuating a culture of corruption. ActionSA’s Reuben Coetzer says despite the promise of reform from the government of national unity, Higher Education minister Nobuhle Nkabane and the interim NSFAS board have proven equally ineffective in addressing the urgent crisis at hand, turning a […] today17 January, 2025 37
insert_link South AfricaActionSA Backs Mixed Economy to Boost Investment ActionSA says it supports a thriving mixed economy in which the government plays its part by creating an enabling policy and safety environment to attract local and foreign direct investments. ActionSA president Herman Mashaba says the government cannot reasonably be expected to be the sole creator of mass employment. He says if properly enabled through appropriate legislation and, where necessary, incentives, a thriving private sector can contribute meaningfully to […] today6 January, 2025 37
insert_link 1 South AfricaActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum Calls for Transparency in Spaza Shop Permit Process ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum demands transparency and accountability from municipalities in issuing permits to spaza shop owners and vendors. President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed spaza shops and vendors to register their businesses within 21 days, a move aimed at addressing the deadly foodborne illness outbreak in the country. ActionSA’s, Mologadi Modiba, says all applications made within the 21-day timeframe and beyond must be made public for scrutiny: today21 November, 2024 61 1
insert_link South AfricaActionSA Demands Accountability for Unanswered Parliamentary Questions In South Africa, ActionSA says more than 50-percent of official Parliamentary questions remain answered. The party argues that government of national unity ministers frequently miss the ten-day response deadline, undermining Parliament's role in oversight. ActionSA’s Matthew George condemned Police minister Senzo Mchunu and his deputies for leaving Parliament last week without answering scheduled questions: today19 November, 2024 38
insert_link South AfricaDA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans The DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans, sustainable, inclusive economic growth, and meaningful job creation. StatsSA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a decrease in the unemployment rate from 33.5-percent to 32.1-percent. However, youth unemployment continues to sit high at 43.2-percent. The DA says this green shoots in jobs numbers must accelerate economic reform including breaking Eskom’s power monopoly and addressing weak service […] today13 November, 2024 62
insert_link South AfricaDA Slams Johannesburg Mayor Morero After Cabinet Ministers Intervene Over Eskom Debt In S.A, the DA in Gauteng says Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero and his leadership under the ActionSA-EFF-ANC coalition should be embarrassed, that two cabinet ministers were forced to intervene in the affairs of the metro. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Water and Sanitation minister, Pemmy Majodina, met with the Johannesburg leadership yesterday, over the metro’s Eskom debt and the water crisis. The DA’s, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, says City […] today12 November, 2024 64
insert_link South AfricaActionSA Challenges Obstruction of MP’s Oversight Duties at Gauteng Police Stations ActionSA says it will be writing to the Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza, regarding the recent obstruction of one of its members of Parliament, Dereleen James, from carrying out her oversight duties at several police stations. The party says in one incident at the Lenasia South Police Station in Gauteng, the station commander instructed James to leave the station and asserted that she had no business being there. James […] today11 November, 2024 67
insert_link South AfricaActionSA Applauds Minister Dion George’s Acknowledgment of Cape Town Sewage Crisis ActionSA has expressed support for Minister Dion George's recognition of the Cape Town sewage crisis, revealing that a criminal investigation has begun due to the city's discharge of over 30 million litres of untreated sewage into coastal waters daily. This acknowledgment follows ActionSA's criticisms of the city's failure to adhere to environmental regulations, with party representative Michael Beaumont emphasizing the serious public health and ecological risks posed by these actions. […] today6 November, 2024 53