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Pressure mounts for Justice Minister to publish the sex offenders’ register as deadline looms
Build One South Africa (Bosa) has warned the Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will face the wrath of the public if the National Register for Sexual Offenders (NRSO) is not released tomorrow.
Public access to national register for sex offenders sparks debate
The announcement by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has been met with both support and caution from various groups.
Justice Department's Sex Offender Register publication sparks debate
The Department of Justice's decision to make the National Register for Sex Offenders public has received mixed reactions from advocacy groups. While Bosa celebrates this as a victory in fighting GBV, experts warn that additional interventions are needed for lasting change.
Justice minister announces Sex Offenders List to be published by February
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced that the National Register for Sex Offenders will be published by the end of February.
eThekwini Municipality extends emergency accommodation for flood victims
The eThekwini Municipality has approved a 12-month extension for temporary emergency accommodation for families affected by the April 2022 floods, as planning for permanent housing continues.
Taxpayers forked out R1. 2million to send 13 officials on state trip to China
Department of International Affairs Minister, Ronald Lamola, said it cost his department R1,201,449. 00 to send officials to the People's Republic of China in September.
eThekwini striving for service excellence says Mayor Xaba
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba presents a comprehensive 100-day progress report highlighting financial stability, improved service delivery, and major infrastructure developments. The city shows increasing business confidence and significant advances in addressing water, waste management, and housing challenges.
Human Settlements Minister addresses eviction concerns for flood-affected Durban families
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi outlines government plans to assist families displaced by the April 2022 floods in Durban amid eviction notices. This follows a recent parliamentary question by the late Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi
Perfect apartment or urban shack: Will you make it out alive if an inferno breaks out at your home?
Safety officer Constance Phillips told IOL that there are multiple laws and regulations to protect residents but not enough was being done to educate or enforce the laws on fire safety.
Mmamoloko Kubayi: South Africa’s foreign policy unwavering under GNU, with ‘strict’ adherence to one-China policy
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said South Africa is ecstatic to be included in the top 20 destinations that the government of China will be promoting to its people for tourism.
‘Unfounded and frankly irresponsible’: Bank body hits back at housing minister’s discrimination claim
The Banking Association of SA has called statements made by the Minister Human Settlements Minister false and irresponsible.
‘Work as a family’: Kubayi kick-starts relocating 500 flooded Cape Town households to temporary accommodation
‘Our immediate intervention is to relocate families to be accommodated at the Western Cape School of Governance where we will enter into a lease agreement of 30 days. In two weeks, we must identify land and I have spoken to all the families who are affected, and they have agreed to move,’ Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said.
Disaster teams’ hands full with Cape storm havoc
Infrastructure damage to homes, roads, power supply and schools amid more disruptive rain expected today has kept disaster management services on high alert.
Naledi Ngqambela: Ramaphosa’s GNU cabinet could make or break South Africa
With the African National Congress (ANC) ending the Apartheid regime, carrying the legacy of Nelson Mandela, and being a majority party since 1994, this year saw a sea change insofar as its unchallenged centrality in South African politics.
Councillor Pophaim appeals for emergency funds as Cape Town battles severe flooding
Cape Town's informal settlements face severe flooding. Councillor Pophaim urges swift transfer of Emergency Housing Grant for relief efforts amid ongoing assessments and community support appeals.
Ramaphosa orders two ministers to engage social organisations regards donation of state land
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala and Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi to constitute a joint team to engage eight land and housing organisations over donation of state land.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi comes out in support of Mapisa-Nqakula
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi said they are with former speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as she faces corruption charges in court.
Master plan developed for the Lanseria smart city – Kubayi
Kubayi said the City of Joburg has invested about R29 million of the Urban Settlements Development Grant towards the Lanseria wastewater treatment works and the Lanseria sewer outfall.
Human Settlements Minister steps in after Nongoma storm
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi dispatched a team responsible for Emergency Housing in the department to establish the type and extent of damage to formal and informal houses caused by a storm that hit several areas in Nongoma.
Human Settlements Department unblocks 320 stalled housing projects
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi directed her department and its sector partners, provincial departments and municipalities, to unblock all blocked or abandoned projects over a period of three financial years covering 2022-23 and 2024-25.
More dirt on state housing agency exposes rot
Ex-Housing Development Agency official claims boss he accused of corruption now responsible for his disciplinary action
Minister demands Housing Development Agency whistleblower be held to account
In July, Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane publicly demanded that the HDA return the money the provincial government had paid it as an implementing agent, or to build houses as promised
Kubayi welcomes Labour Court decision to set aside irregular appointment of nine officials
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi said the appointments were made by Letsholonyane without approval from the Director-General or herself.
R500k paid on litigation in wake of DDG’s dismissal after minister stuck in lift
In June, the Labour Court ordered Kubayi to immediately reinstate Letsholonyane after it found that she was unlawfully dismissed.
Kubayi reveals 3,400 incomplete projects due to construction mafia, protests
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi said after they identified the stalled projects they decided to support some of them.