The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube's, decision to halt the issuing of a R9.8 billion tender that would have centralized procurement for the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) under a single provider. Currently, each province manages its own School Nutrition Programme, which delivers at least one meal daily to over 9.6 million learners. Last year, both the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal saw thousands of learners go without meals. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube's, decision to halt the issuing of a R9.8 billion tender that would have centralized procurement for the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) under a single provider. Currently, each province manages its own School Nutrition Programme, which delivers at least one meal daily to over 9.6 million learners. Last year, both the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal saw thousands of learners go without meals. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

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DA welcomes decision to halt centralized school nutrition programme tender

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA, says its long-standing warnings about food monopolies prioritizing profit over affordability have been vindicated by a recent Competition Commission report. The report, which monitors essential food prices, shows that despite a drop in the input costs of basic food items, retail prices remain high and unaffordable for many. For more reaction on this Elvis Presslin spoke to The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa GIWUSA  president Mametlwe Sebei 

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA, says its long-standing warnings about food monopolies prioritizing profit over affordability have been vindicated by a recent Competition Commission report. The report, which monitors essential food prices, shows that despite a drop in the input costs of basic food items, retail prices remain high and unaffordable for many. For more reaction on this Elvis Presslin spoke to The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa GIWUSA  president Mametlwe Sebei

GIWUSA feels vindicated by recent Competition Commission report

The Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville and Saulsville Civic Association (LASCA) has welcomed newly elected Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya. Mayor Moya secured her position with 122 votes, surpassing former mayor Cilliers Brink who garnered 86 votes after being ousted through a motion of no confidence just two weeks prior. LASCA has been vocal about its grievances, particularly regarding municipal bills. The civic group is now urging the incoming local government to tackle long-standing issues by canceling outstanding debts resulting from billing inaccuracies. Elvis Presslin spoke to LASCA's Chairperson, Tshepo Mahlangu and Kwena Moloto, Spokesperson for the DA Caucus in Tshwane on its ultimate goal to regain control of Tshwane

The Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville and Saulsville Civic Association (LASCA) has welcomed newly elected Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya. Mayor Moya secured her position with 122 votes, surpassing former mayor Cilliers Brink who garnered 86 votes after being ousted through a motion of no confidence just two weeks prior. LASCA has been vocal about its grievances, particularly regarding municipal bills. The civic group is now urging the incoming local government to tackle long-standing issues by canceling outstanding debts resulting from billing inaccuracies. Elvis Presslin spoke to LASCA's Chairperson, Tshepo Mahlangu and Kwena Moloto, Spokesperson for the DA Caucus in Tshwane on its ultimate goal to regain control of Tshwane

LASCA welcomes newly elected Tshwane mayor & DA's ultimate goal to regain control

The United National Transport Union (UNTU) has welcomed a court ruling blocking Transnet from awarding a contentious tender to International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) for the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. This development comes after AP Moller-Maersk's port operating unit, APM Terminals challenged the decision, citing irregularities in the bidding process. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to UNTU Media Liason Officer, Atenkosi Plaatjie

The United National Transport Union (UNTU) has welcomed a court ruling blocking Transnet from awarding a contentious tender to International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) for the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. This development comes after AP Moller-Maersk's port operating unit, APM Terminals challenged the decision, citing irregularities in the bidding process. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to UNTU Media Liason Officer, Atenkosi Plaatjie

DA welcomes decision to halt centralized school nutrition programme tender

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