insert_link South Africa ANC in South Africa to Balance Decision on Strengthening or Disbanding Structures in Gauteng and KZN The ANC says it has to be balanced when deciding whether to disband or strengthen its structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The two provinces were the ANC’s biggest losers at last year's May 29 general elections. ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says there were other factors taken into consideration concerning the two provinces: today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A. Minister Meth to Meet ArcelorMittal Management Over Potential Shutdown South Africa's Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, is set to meet ArcelorMittal South Africa management at their Vanderbijlpark plant today to address the potential shutdown of operations in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Ministry spokesperson Thobeka Magcai, says the meeting seeks urgent solutions to mitigate the economic fallout: today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Community Safety Committee Urges Action on School Safety in S.A Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Community Safety Committee has urged immediate action on school safety as schools reopen today. The Committee has demanded urgent implementation of school safety measures outlined in the Focused Intervention Study. The report highlights violence, and weapons in schools. Chairperson Bandile Masuku says the departments have until 28 February to report progress: today15 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s COPE Raises Concerns Over Gauteng Education Department’s Online Registration System In S.A, the Congress of The People in Gauteng says it is concerned by the provincial Department of Education's online registration system, especially its impact on communities and parents. The party’s, Tom Mofokeng, says the online system has failed to effectively serve the people. He says the system is particularly disadvantageous to parents and learners from townships, rural areas, and informal settlements: today15 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Applauds Improved 2024 Matric Pass Rate in South Africa The GOOD Party says the improved 2024 matric pass rate of 87.3-percent for South Africa is encouraging. This is the country's highest-ever national pass rate since the dawn of democracy. The Free State was the country's top-performing province after recording a 91.0-percent pass rate followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Seventy-three out of the 75 education districts had a pass of 80-percent and above. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says government […] today14 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Record-Breaking Matric Results in South Africa South Africa's 2024 National Senior Certificate pass rate hit a record 87.3%, up from 82.9% in 2023. The Free State led with a 91% pass rate, followed by KwaZulu-Natal at 89.5% and Gauteng at 85.4%. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube highlighted that nearly half of the candidates achieved a bachelor pass. today14 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South African Union Warns of Job Cuts’ Impact on Steel And Auto Industries South African metalworkers union Numsa says ArcelorMittal South Africa’s planned job cuts in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, and Vereeniging, Gauteng, could devastate the steel and auto industries and harm communities. The company intends to cut 35-percent of its workforce, citing structural challenges in its long steel business. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola vows to fight the retrenchments, urging collaboration to protect manufacturing capacity and prevent economic fallout: today7 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Challenges Eskom’s Tariff Hike Proposal In S.A, AfriForum has opposed Eskom's proposed 36.15-percent power tariff hike at Gauteng's public consultation today. AfriForum's Morné Mostert emphasised that consumers, particularly low-income households, cannot bear the burden of Eskom's mismanagement. Mostert confirms that AfriForum has submitted a petition to further challenge the increase: today5 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Gauteng Health MEC to Lead Engagement on Food Safety In South Africa, Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will lead a multi-stakeholder engagement in Soweto this afternoon, focused on compliance and enforcement of food safety measures. The country is currently battling a foodborne illness outbreak. Over 20 children have died in Gauteng due to suspected food poisoning linked to spaza shops. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the MEC will also conduct inspections at local spaza shops and supermarkets to […] today26 November, 2024
