Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements’ public participation process on proposed housing legislation has come under criticism from housing advocacy organisation Ndifuna Ukwazi. Concerns have been raised that holding only one public hearing in Langa for Cape Town’s 5.15 million residents falls short of legal and constitutional standards for meaningful public participation. Head of Political Organising and Campaigns at Ndifuna Ukwazi, Buhle Booi, said the proposed amendments could have […]

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela stated that government remains committed to driving economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction through education and skills development. Delivering his department’s budget vote in Parliament, Manamela outlined plans to overhaul the country’s skills system through a dual training model that combines classroom learning with workplace experience. He also stressed the importance of strengthening TVET colleges as centres for occupational and vocational training. […]

Anti-immigration civic group March and March Movement has called on government to declare a state of emergency to address illegal immigration in South Africa. The group has planned a national shutdown on 30 June, also setting the same date for undocumented foreigners to leave the country. Founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said government must halt refugee applications and begin mass deportations. “We call upon the government to stop granting and processing all […]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has unveiled a renewed Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening the continent’s ability to prevent and respond to pandemics while reducing dependence on external funding, supply chains, and healthcare systems. The agenda builds on the New Public Health Order adopted by African leaders in 2022, but comes at a time when Africa is facing increasing disease outbreaks and […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has raised concerns over the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s failure to deactivate its old website, warning that thousands of unemployed South Africans may be submitting claims through an outdated system. The union said the continued availability of the platform has caused confusion and delays in processing payments. Cosatu spokesperson Zanele Sabela stated that many applicants only discovered the error after experiencing lengthy delays […]

The Malmesbury Muslim Society Mosque Management Committee has invited quotations from qualified contractors for a courtyard paving project aimed at improving the mosque’s facilities and enhancing accessibility for worshippers and the broader community. The proposed development will focus on paving an area of approximately 820 square metres surrounding the mosque, which is currently being used as a parking area. According to Secretary of the Malmesbury Muslim Society, Uwais Adonis, the […]

South Africa’s correctional facilities are once again under the spotlight following a series of major contraband seizures that have renewed concerns around prison security, corruption, and organised crime within the system. Drugs, weapons, and illegal cellphones continue to be discovered inside prisons that are meant to operate under strict security measures, raising questions about internal controls and the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts. Security analyst Eldred De Klerk said the issue […]

The City of Cape Town has proposed a R4.7 billion operational budget for urban mobility in the new financial year beginning on 1 July. The budget includes more than R1.7 billion for the MyCiTi bus service and R1.9 billion for road maintenance and upgrades. Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, said the city plans to continue investing heavily in public transport, road infrastructure, and safer walking and cycling […]