Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has stated that the temporary fuel levy relief introduced from April to June 2026 will cost an estimated R17.2 billion in foregone tax revenue. The government has extended the R3 per litre reduction for petrol and R3.93 per litre relief for diesel, with the measures set to remain in place until the end of June. The intervention comes as motorists brace for steep fuel price hikes. […]
Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is seeking another extension to complete its work. The committee has already been granted four extensions and was initially expected to finalise its report by Thursday. Members met this week to address administrative matters, including reviewing a draft report on progress to date. However, evidence leader Norman Arendse told the committee that delays in obtaining testimony transcripts […]
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi stated that stronger artificial intelligence authentication measures will be introduced following the withdrawal of the department’s draft AI policy. The decision comes after reports revealed that the document contained fabricated academic references, raising concerns about the use of unverified AI-generated content in official policy work. Malatsi said the incident highlights the risks of over-reliance on artificial intelligence and the need for stricter […]
South Africa’s apex court, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, has clarified the powers of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), ruling that its directives are not legally binding. In its judgment, the court confirmed that while the commission plays a critical watchdog role, it must approach the courts to enforce its findings. The SAHRC had approached the court to appeal a ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal, […]
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said the government’s failure to introduce a strong stimulus package, along with cuts to the Presidential Employment Programme, is undermining efforts to address unemployment. The federation argues that while funding has been allocated to certain public services and infrastructure projects, it is insufficient to drive meaningful job creation or support economic recovery. COSATU spokesperson Matthew Parks said government appears to be prioritising […]
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is comfortably ahead of schedule with technical preparations for the upcoming local government elections. The commission has been allocated just over R3.1 billion for the 2026/27 financial year but expects to spend about R4.7 billion, leaving a projected shortfall of R1.6 billion. This gap is expected to be partly covered by a R1.1 billion rollover from the previous financial year, pending approval from […]
A 45-year-old suspected drug dealer is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court following a major drug bust in Delft on Monday, where police seized mandrax tablets valued at more than R2.7 million. According to police spokesperson FC van Wyk, officers were conducting stop-and-search operations in Buczane Street, N2 Gateway, when they stopped a silver Honda Civic and searched both the vehicle and its occupant. “The members stopped and […]
Concerns are mounting over increasing gang activity in schools, particularly in vulnerable communities across the Cape Flats, where incidents are beginning to spill onto school grounds and disrupt learning environments. Experts warn that the growing presence of gangs is placing both learners and educators at risk, while also undermining the quality of education. Criminologist Dr Simon Howell said schools cannot be separated from the communities they serve, where gangsterism is […]
Foot and Mouth Disease Response South Africa says urgent private-sector involvement is needed to speed up the procurement and distribution of vaccines amid the ongoing livestock outbreak. The group is calling for support to secure and deliver 14 million vaccine doses required to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that current government timelines may be too slow to prevent further damage to the agricultural sector. Spokesperson Andrew Morphew said […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
