Lee-Yandra Paulsen

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said South Africa is committed to building a reliable and resilient electricity system capable of meeting the country's growing energy demand. Ramokgopa is leading a South African delegation to China as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation on energy investment and infrastructure development. The visit aims to attract investment into electricity generation, expand the national grid, and accelerate the rollout of renewable energy projects. […]

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) stated that it will continue its legal challenge against the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system, while broadening its investigation into whether the Appeals Tribunal was lawfully appointed and whether the system was implemented lawfully. The organisation said it is examining whether the tribunal complies with legislative requirements and whether motorists have been provided with sufficient information about their rights under the […]

The Western Cape High Court has issued new directives governing the election process for the Mowbray Cemetery Board ahead of the Special General Meeting scheduled for 23 August. The ruling clarifies how nominations and elections must be conducted, while reaffirming the 1948 Constitution as the primary framework for the process. Muslim Views reporter Anwar Omar said the directives followed concerns raised about the independent panel's call for nominations. "Last Friday […]

SANParks has planted 1,000 dune spinach shrubs at the Boulders African Penguin Colony in Cape Town as part of ongoing efforts to restore and protect the colony's natural habitat. According to SANParks spokesperson JP Louw, the seeds were collected from the Boulders area, germinated at the Cape of Good Hope nursery, and then replanted at the colony. Dune spinach is an indigenous coastal plant naturally found along South Africa's shoreline […]

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says its preliminary investigation has uncovered serious procurement and governance concerns at the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA). The organisation is questioning a dramatic increase in the authority's student fund budget, the appointment of a service provider, and delays in bursary payments affecting hundreds of students. Speaking to VOC News, OUTA Senior Project Manager Rudie Heyneke said the organisation had already been […]

The Madlanga Commission has questioned former head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, about allegations relating to the alleged misuse of Crime Intelligence funds. During her testimony, Johnson said she was unaware of any investigations into the matter, explaining that such cases would ordinarily fall under the Hawks' mandate. She added that the allegations raised by Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams predated the establishment of IDAC […]

Government has urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information about migration, warning that misinformation and disinformation can fuel fear, deepen divisions and undermine public confidence in state institutions. Acting government spokesperson William Baloyi said South Africa manages migration through established laws, policies and institutions while balancing national interests, human rights, public safety and regional obligations. “Government calls on all citizens and migrants living in South Africa to act responsibly […]