KZN Transport MEC to meet leaders of striking truck drivers

KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma speaks at an event on October 29, 2024. 2 minutes KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma is expected to meet with leaders of the All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF-ASA) whose members are striking today. The ATDF-ASA, which represents the interests of truck drivers has for years raised…

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ActionSA welcomes Morero’s decision to fire Gwamanda

Former Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. 1 minute ActionSA Johannesburg Caucus has welcomed Mayor Dada Morero’s decision to remove Kabelo Gwamanda from all roles, citing it as a victory for residents and a step towards ethical leadership. Gwamanda has been released from all his executive duties by Morero, after being on special leave last month. ActionSA…

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Truck drivers’ shutdown to go ahead as planned: ATDF-ASA

File image: Trucks on the road. 2 minutes All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF-ASA) says its shutdown will go ahead as planned today, despite ongoing talks with government officials to avert the strike. The truck drivers have expressed concerns over the employment of foreign nationals as well as challenging working conditions. They…

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Shivambu explains change of heart regarding Zuma

MK Party President Jacob Zuma and newly appointed SG Floyd Shivambu 2 minutes Newly appointed uMkhonto weSizwe Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu has clarified his recent U-turn on former President Jacob Zuma. This comes as Shivambu and many others were at the forefront of Zuma’s removal following Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s investigation into the multi-million-rand upgrade…

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Shivambu says he’s competent for MK Party SG role

Newly-appointed MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu. 1 minute Newly-appointed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu, says the move is justified because he is competent. The party confirmed the appointment earlier today.  Shivambu became the MK Party’s national organiser after resigning from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in August. He was one of the EFF’s founding members alongside Julius Malema in…

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Early Childhood Development needs to be pioritised: Gwarube

Minister of Education Siviwe Gwarube addressing the Education Business Breakfast. 2 minutes Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says Early Childhood Development needs to be pioritised and integrated into basic education in order to improve the quality of education from the foundation phase. Gwarube was speaking at an Education Business Breakfast in Johannesburg on Monday hosted…

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Johannesburg water restrictions from Nov 14: Majodina

1 minute Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced that Johannesburg Water will be throttling water in the City of Johannesburg from Thursday 14th of November until the water system has fully recovered. This comes as the department attempts to address the water supply challenges faced by the City and Gauteng province. Johannesburg has…

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