The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements’ public participation process on proposed housing legislation has come under criticism from housing advocacy organisation Ndifuna Ukwazi. Concerns have been raised that holding only one public hearing in Langa for Cape Town’s 5.15 million residents falls short of legal and constitutional standards for
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, has appointed an independent panel to review South Africa’s draft artificial intelligence policy after it was withdrawn over fictitious and possibly AI-generated references. Addressing Parliament, Malatsi said the seven-member panel will correct flawed citations and recommend amendments before the policy is submitted to
The Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa says preparations for the upcoming voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June are well advanced ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking at the IEC national launch in Midrand, CEO Sy Mamabolo said nearly 24,000 registration stations will open across the
A 38-year-old foreign national is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday following his arrest in connection with a suspected human trafficking case in Milnerton. The arrest was made on Monday during a joint operation conducted at a house in Brooklyn, Milnerton. Three women, aged between
The African National Congress (ANC) has resolved to refer five party members — Sisisi Tolashe, Bheki Cele, Jason Mkhwane, Thanduxolo Khalipa and Sithembiso Zungu — to its National Disciplinary Committee following recommendations by the party’s Integrity Commission. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula announced the decision during a media briefing at African
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says outcomes for on-time applications for Grades R, 1 and 8 admissions for next year will be available from Thursday. Parents and guardians have been urged not to panic if their children do not receive immediate placement, as the admissions process continues to shift
The National E-Hailers Federation of South Africa (NEFSA) says it rejects claims that the South African National Taxi Council is the apex body representing the e-hailing sector. NEFSA spokesperson Tella Masakale said references to the 2020 Transport Lekgotla resolutions cannot reasonably be used to justify such claims. He argued that
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela stated that government remains committed to driving economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction through education and skills development. Delivering his department’s budget vote in Parliament, Manamela outlined plans to overhaul the country’s skills system through a dual training model that combines classroom
Anti-immigration civic group March and March Movement has called on government to declare a state of emergency to address illegal immigration in South Africa. The group has planned a national shutdown on 30 June, also setting the same date for undocumented foreigners to leave the country. Founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma 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.
