Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has confirmed it will investigate the City of Cape Town’s decision to downscale its Dial-a-Ride service, which provides specialised transport for people with disabilities. This follows several complaints from affected users after the City announced earlier in August that, from 8 September, the service would be limited to wheelchair users and individuals with severe walking impairments. This change effectively excludes elderly people and […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has expressed strong support for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to investigate the Government Pension Administration Agency’s (GPAA) controversial lease deal, valued at nearly R1 billion. The GPAA, which manages the Government Employees Pension Fund on behalf of 1.7 million workers and pensioners, is alleged to have awarded the headquarters lease to a company that neither owns the building nor has access […]

At the 12th South African Institute of Taxation Conference in Boksburg, Gauteng, South African Revenue Service (SARS) Deputy Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu unveiled bold plans to modernise the country’s tax and customs systems. His proposals include instant payment systems, e-reporting, and entity-based compliance to improve efficiency and combat illicit trade. “If you look at customs and excise in our environment, you'll hear us talking about our constant worry about illicit trade. […]

Western Cape police have arrested multiple suspects and seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs in a series of targeted weekend operations across the province. On Sunday, members of the Steenberg Crime Prevention Unit acted on a tip-off about an armed suspect in Albertus Court, Steenberg. Officers spotted a man matching the description, who fled on foot upon seeing their vehicle. After a brief chase, the 19-year-old was apprehended and found carrying […]