Call for the Jo'burg mayor to resign

The Joburg Crisis Alliance will tomorrow (Saturday) march against City mayor Kabelo Gwamanda's administration. The alliance made up of several civic organizations is calling for the resignation of Gwamanda over what it deems the current deteriorating situation in the city. We caught up with the Exe…

The DA in Tshwane to report EFF regional chairperson Councillor to the SAHRCriminal charges against him

The Democratic Alliance in Tshwane has announced its intention to report EFF regional chairperson Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu to the South African Human Rights Commission and pursue criminal charges against him. The decision comes after Councillor Ramabodu made controversial statements during yeste…

Security protocols at airports in the country

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has refuted allegations of unfairly targeting Muslim women during passenger screening and searching. ACSA is responding to claims made by the Al Jama-ah party, which accused the company of profiling and victimizing Muslim women at airport security checkpoints. A…

MOTION OF NOCONFIDENCE IN MAYOR CILLIERS BRINK

The ANC has withdrawn its motion of no confidence against Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink, citing concerns over service delivery and financial management in the metro. However, the party has acknowledged that a successful motion would require support from other parties in the local unity government, a…

Black Business Council hails signing of Public Procurement Bill into law

The Black Business Council (BBC) has hailed the signing of the Public Procurement Bill into law, citing its potential to transform public procurement by ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and integrity. Joining Elvis Presslin to discuss the implications of this legislation is BBC CEO Kganki M…

Interpol to continue support to fight transnational organized crime

Interpol Secretary General, Dr. Jürgen Stock says his organisation will continue to support South Africa in fighting transnational organized crime. The Secretary General is on a two-day working visit in South Africa to strengthen and enhance police cooperation and to discuss technological tools and…

ACSA accused of profiling & victimising Muslim women at airports

The Al Jama-ah party has accused Airports Company South Africa, ACSA of profiling and victimising Muslim women at airports. The party claims Muslim women wearing hijabs (headscarves) and niqabs (face veils) are being asked to remove their headscarves by airport security. Al Jama-ah says ACSA's secu…

US imposes sanctions on 2 SA-based individuals

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on two individuals identified as South Africa-based alleged operatives of the Islamic State (ISIS). The US Treasury has identified Abubakar Swalleh and Zayd Gangat as key figures in the ISIS machinery, serving as financial backers who enable the terrorist group…

Environmental groups hail the signing of the Climate Change Act

Environmental groups have hailed President Ramaphosa's signing of the Climate Change Act as a significant milestone in South Africa's journey towards a sustainable future. This landmark legislation harmonizes policies to enable a smooth transition to a low-carbon economy. But Is SA on track to meet…

ANCYL leader lambasts Gauteng's premier over cabinet appointments

ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji has lambasted Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for his cabinet appointments. Malatji has has characterized Lesufi's MECs as "celebrity" and "golden boy" selections that overlooked young leaders. Malatji also criticized the provincial MECs for their alleged absen…