Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Portfolio Committee has endorsed a motion calling for the devolution of key policing powers to the metro. The resolution, which will be tabled at the next full sitting of the Council, aims to empower local law enforcement to investigate serious crimes including gang violence, firearm offences, extortion, and drug trafficking. Committee chairperson Mzwakhe Nqavashe said the move is necessary given the limitations […]

Cabinet has approved the introduction of a new bill aimed at restricting the number of foreign nationals employed in South Africa. This follows the adoption of the National Labour Migration Policy White Paper, which proposes sector-specific quotas for documented foreign workers in key industries such as agriculture, hospitality, tourism, and construction. The move, the government stated, is intended to improve employment opportunities for South African citizens by ensuring a balance […]

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to announce its latest decision on the repo rate today. The rate currently stands at 7.5%, following a pause in March after three consecutive cuts. Speaking on VOC’s NewBeat show, Professor Waldo Krugell, an Economics Professor at North-West University, shared his expectations. “I think there are good reasons for expecting a rate cut, as inflation has been low and stable,” […]