Cape Town could face additional water restrictions in the coming months, as below-normal dam levels raise concerns about water security ahead of summer. The City of Cape Town is preparing for possible further restrictions following a warning from the National Department of Water and Sanitation that water levels in the
Former apartheid-era police officer Eugene de Kock has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inquiry that senior political office bearers knew about and were allegedly involved in crimes committed under apartheid. De Kock alleged that former Law and Order Minister Louis le Grange approved the bombing of African National Congress
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa said logistical, technical and security arrangements are on track for next Wednesday’s local government elections. Nearly 29.2 million South Africans are registered to vote, with 546 political parties contesting the polls. Almost 137,000 candidates are competing for just over 10,500 council
Epidemiologist Dr Jo Barnes has described the recent cases of gastrointestinal illness in Tshwane and Makhanda as “heartbreaking”, raising concerns about municipal service delivery and the management of water treatment facilities. More than 400 cases of gastrointestinal illness have been reported in communities supplied by the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The South African National Editor’s Forum (SANEF) has condemned PA leader Gayton McKenzie’s decision to impose a blanket ban on media engagement, arguing that journalists must be allowed to work freely and provide balanced coverage of all political parties ahead of the November 4 elections. This
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Social housing company Communicare has renamed the old and popular Salt River Market development to Salt River Junction. Recently, the City of Cape Town officially handed over the Salt River Market site to Communicare for a major mixed-use inner-city development. The project will feature 970 total
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu said sustainable revenue growth depends on economic expansion, investment, job creation and improved tax compliance. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement projects revenue increasing from R2.14 trillion in 2026/27 to R2.53 trillion by 2029/30. Makhubu said SARS will use artificial intelligence (AI)
Statistics South Africa says annual consumer inflation rose for a second consecutive month, reaching 4.5% in September, up from 4.4% in August. Rising fuel prices were a major contributor, with transport costs accounting for a third of overall inflation. Fuel prices increased by 27.9% over the past year, while food
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses to give young people more opportunities to gain workplace experience, stressing that a lack of experience should not be mistaken for a lack of ability. Speaking at a youth employment conference in Sandton, Johannesburg, Ramaphosa said government, businesses and other stakeholders must work
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.
