Kathrada Foundation has urged mayoral candidates running for the City of Jo'burg's top post to serve the people first

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has urged mayoral candidates running for the City of Jo'burg's top post, to serve the people first, should they be elected.  The Jo'burg Crisis Alliance, or JCA made up of civic organizations and advocacy groups like OUTA, the Kathrada Foundation and WATER CAN, engaged…

Durban announced as the city of choice for the 2036 or 2040 Sumer Olympics and Paralympics

South Africa has taken an important step towards making Olympic Games history, with Durban announced as its host city of choice for the 2036 or 2040 Sumer Olympics and Paralympics. If successful, South Africa would become the first African country to host the world's biggest multi-sports event, ope…

SASSA suspends KZN Executive Manager Thamo Mzobe

The South African Social Security Agency, SASSA, has announced the precautionary suspension of its KwaZulu-Natal Regional Executive Manager, Thamo Mzobe, with immediate effect. According to the agency, the suspension relates to matters dating back to Mzobe's tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the…

Cachalia asks Cabinet to approve the appointment of KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as head of the Hawks

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has asked Cabinet to approve the appointment of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as head of the Hawks. A formal memorandum has been submitted and will be tabled at an upcoming Cabinet sitting. Lieutenant-General Siphesihle Nkosi has been act…

EFF launch urgent Gauteng High Court application to uncover an alleged covert state intelligence operation targeting their parliamentary caucus

The EFF have launched an urgent Gauteng High Court application to uncover an alleged covert state intelligence operation targeting their parliamentary caucus. The party is demanding immediate access to official trial records, transcripts and exhibits from the high-profile criminal case involving Pa…

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

South Africa will not impose blanket ban on poultry imports from Brazil

South Africa will not impose a blanket ban on poultry imports from Brazil following an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Santa Catarina. The Department of Agriculture says trade will continue under strict veterinary certification to protect local animal health. The decision is aimed at maintaining a…

Police intensify engagements ahead of next week's local government elections

The Police Ministry says it has intensified engagements to ensure next week's local government elections take place in a safe and secure environment. The ministry says it is receiving regular briefings from SAPS top management and the NATJOINTS on readiness and coordination. It has also met with Pr…

Taxpayers have paid abut R2. 7 million towards the legal costs of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who remains on special leave

Taxpayers have paid about R2.7 million towards the legal costs of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who stll  remains on special leave. Meanwhile Professor Firoz Cachalia serves as Acting Police Minister. The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, says President Cyril Ra…

IEC declared its results system fit for purpose

With just a week to go before South Africans go to the polls on 4 November, the IEC has declared its results system fit for purpose. The Electoral Commission launched the National Results Operations Centre, colloquially known as the ROC, in Midrand Johannesburg. The ROC will serve as the engine roo…