insert_link South Africa In S.A, DA Accuses SAPS of Misleading Parliament on Unpaid Debts The DA says the South African Police Service may have misled Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police regarding debts owed to the Department of Public Works. Despite claims from national Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola that no arrears exist, it has been revealed that SAPS owes approximately two-billion-rand. The DA’s Dianne Kohler Barnard says police stations remain dilapidated and detective services are under-resourced: todayFebruary 15, 2025 42
insert_link South Africa SA Education Minister Gwarube Hopes Ramaphosa Will Address Budget Shortfall in SONA South Africa's Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube is hopeful that president Cyril Ramaphosa will address the budget shortfall in the education sector in the State of the Nation Address. The minister warns of a looming crisis as provincial education budgets struggle to meet growing demands. Gwarube told eNCA that with stagnant funding, provinces face larger class sizes and fewer teaching posts. She stressed the need for quality education: todayJanuary 16, 2025 14