By Odwa Mkentane Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has criticised the government for attempting to address the Road Accident Fund’s (RAF) financial crisis by seeking additional funding rather than tackling years of alleged mismanagement, corruption and maladministration. This comes as the Department of Transport considers a new funding model for
There has been growing confusion following a recent Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications, particularly over whether undocumented foreign nationals can now apply for asylum and what the judgment means for people who entered or remain in South Africa irregularly. Immigration lawyer Craig Smith said the ruling should not be
Civic space has played a crucial role in Africa’s democratic development, from anti-colonial movements and civil society organisations to youth activism and digital campaigns. However, growing restrictions, political pressure and threats to independent media are increasingly challenging civic participation across the continent. Dr Paul Kariuki, Executive Director of the Democracy
With the 4 November local government elections approaching, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is reminding registered voters who will be unable to vote on election day to apply for a special vote. The deadline for applications is 17h00 on Monday, 12 October, with special voting scheduled for 2 and 3
Calls for the reinstatement of the death penalty have resurfaced amid South Africa’s ongoing gender-based violence and femicide crisis, with some arguing that capital punishment should be considered for perpetrators of the most serious crimes. However, bringing back the death penalty would face a significant constitutional hurdle. South Africa’s Constitutional
By Odwa Mkentane Following an urgent meeting with the South African National Small Bus Operators Council (SANSBOC), Western Cape MEC for Education Jaco Londt says the current economic climate, coupled with high fuel prices, makes it nearly impossible for transport operators to maintain a sustainable business model while being bound
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is raising concerns about a deepening humanitarian crisis and wider instability in the Horn of Africa. Fighting between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan forces has continued despite the 2022 peace agreement that ended the previous war in the region. The latest clashes have also
By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape exports to the United States have plunged by 41% over the past year, wiping nearly R7 billion from the value of goods sold to the American market. The sharp decline in exports such as fruit juice, grapes, citrus and yachts is raising concerns about the
The Public Servants Association (PSA), which represents more than 250,000 public servants, is marking the International Day of Decent Work by highlighting challenges facing employees across the public service. PSA spokesperson Claude Naicker said public servants are working under increasing pressure, with unsafe conditions, excessive workloads, inadequate resources and high
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.
