DA Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille has raised red flags over Johannesburg’s finances, saying a review of the City’s budget revealed irregularities such as duplicated jobs and inadequate funding for maintenance. On Saturday, the party announced Zille as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate for the 2026 local government elections. In…
Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) during a protest. The EFF in the Mangaung Metro in the Free State has called on the municipality to address the excessive overtime bills. The party says for years overtime has been exceeding the salary bill, creating a situation where workers’ overtime payments exceeded their salaries. This follows…
A white rhinoceros. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says the fight against rhino poaching remains one of the country’s toughest conservation hurdles. WWF Rhino Programme Manager for South Africa Jeff Cooke says both black and white rhino are a vital part of the country’s heritage. However, they continue to face threats from poaching and organised…
Spring flowers blooming on the West Coast National Park. The 20th annual South African National Parks (SANParks) Week has begun, giving citizens free entry to most of the 21 protected areas managed by SANParks until Sunday. In the Western Cape, the West Coast National Park is dazzling visitors with a spectacular burst of spring flowers….
National Taxi Alliance Chairperson Thamsanqa Moya The funeral service of the late National Taxi Alliance Chairperson Thamsanqa Moya will be held on Saturday in Soweto. A memorial service in his honour will take place on Thursday. Moya was gunned down on the Soweto Highway near Diepkloof last Thursday. Leaders of the National Taxi Alliance and several other associations…
The Independent Financial Advisors Forum (IFAF) has criticised the City of Tshwane for proceeding with a tender to appoint a single medical aid broker for its employees. IFAF, a non-profit organisation representing accredited brokers, first flagged concerns last month. It says the contract, which the City has advertised, is irregular and unlawful. IFAF also says…
The Goodwood Magistrates Court in Cape Town. Community activists from Elsie’s River on the Cape Flats say the brutal killing of a 14-year-old boy, who was gunned down in the area last week, has left the area distraught. The teenager was walking home from school when he was killed in a suspected gang-related incident. An…
Traffic lights not working The City of Tshwane has urged residents in the Pretoria Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas to be patient as they continue to be without electricity. This is a result of theft and vandalism of the key components along Struben Street. The city’s spokesperson Londela Mashigo says their teams are…
A prisoner behind bars in a maximum-security prison. The Correctional Services Department says the National Summit on the Parole Review System forms part of a comprehensive process to address concerns regarding the parole set-up. The summit kicked off on Monday at the management area of the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria. It aims to…
Fire burning in in a veld The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Limpopo has issued a fire danger warning for Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn Districts. Small scale farmers have been advised to take precautions as the fire conditions could be worsened by strong winds. The department’s spokesperson Moshopologo Mathotse says communities are urged not to…
