‘Provincial govt success depends with local and national support’

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde addressing the provincial legislature. 1 minute Political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast says the effectiveness of provincial governments depends on cooperation with both local and national structures. This follows State of the Province Addresses delivered by six premiers outlining economic strategies and development plans for the year.  Breakfast points to corruption…

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Underage pregnancies spark concern in E Cape

A pregnant female The Eastern Cape province is grappling with a statutory rape crisis as the number of pregnant underage girls surged this year and there are concerns such cases are not being prosecuted successfully. The African National Congress in the Eastern Cape says an urgent intervention is needed to tackle teenage pregnancy in the province….

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DA questions salary increase for suspended officials in Ekurhuleni

[File] Brandon Pretorius the DA’s City of Ekurhuleni Caucus Leader The DA in the City of Ekurhuleni has raised concerns over salary increases awarded to two senior officials who are now on precautionary suspension.   Caucus leader Brandon Pretorius says Khemie Beharie, Head of Legal Services and Linda Gxasheka, Head of Human Resources, each received a 28% raise, which is…

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O’Sullivan breached Parliamentary rules: EFF

Paul O’Sullivan walks out while evidence leader Adv Bongiwe Mkhize is still busy asking questions at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on February 26, 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it believes that private investigator Paul O’Sullivan has breached the Powers, Privileges and Immunities Act. This comes after O’Sullivan left the hearings of Parliament’s Ad…

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G20 health working group meeting under way in KZN

1 minute The second health working group meeting of G20 countries under the Presidency of South Africa is taking place at Zimbali near Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast today. Delegates from G20 countries and international organisations are, over the next three days expected to discuss ways to strengthen health systems and promote equitable access…

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SIU refers Rooiwal tender probe to NPA

2 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Tshwane says the decision by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to refer the investigation into the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works tender to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) highlights the seriousness and urgency of the matter. The party criticises the South African Local Government Bargaining…

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