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The National Treasury of South Africa has stepped in to assist the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education in settling a R443 million debt with the Department of Public Works, aiming to ensure the continuity of critical education projects
The Public Servants Association has raised alarm over the safety of Home Affairs officials following reports of violent incidents and a significant reduction in security personnel.
The Municipal Demarcation Board has commenced a two-month public consultation process for ward delimitation across South Africa, following the determination of councillor numbers.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ruled that former Free State premier Sisi Ntombela improperly used state resources when she allocated an RDP house to the wrong beneficiary during an ANC Letsema campaign event.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ordered the Limpopo Department of Health to recover funds from ANC councillor Mothibe Rhodes Msiza, who for years drew dual salaries from both the department and Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality without proper authorization. Officials who failed to address the issue promptly now face disciplinary action.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ruled that former Free State premier Sisi Ntombela improperly used state resources when she allocated an RDP house to the wrong beneficiary during an ANC Letsema campaign event. The investigation found a clear violation of the separation between state and party activities, with a R130 000 government-funded house being used to advance party interests. While President Ramaphosa was cleared of wrongdoing, officials have been given strict timelines to rectify the housing allocation and address constitutional violations.
The speech contest can be presented in a persuasive, entertaining or motivational manner and is open to Afrikaans Home Language Speakers and Afrikaans First Additional Language Speakers in a category for Juniors (Grade 8 and/or 9) and Seniors (Grade 10 to 12). Each team has 5 to 7 minutes to put their best foot forward, and the judges will be waiting with bated breath for a spontaneous interaction between speakers.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is launching an unprecedented strategy to reclaim over 1,600 hijacked and abandoned government buildings across South Africa. The plan includes early detection systems, 48-hour eviction protocols, arrests of illegal occupants including undocumented foreign nationals, and inter-governmental coordination to address what officials describe as 'insufficient and ineffective' current measures.
South Africa's premier military hospital has been left in ruins after decades of failed renovations that have ballooned from R232 million to billions of rands. EFF's Carl Niehaus is demanding accountability as corruption allegations mount and soldiers reportedly die waiting for care at the once world-class facility
The National Assembly's portfolio committee is urging patience as heated debates emerge over South Africa's Marriage Bill, with Eastern Cape residents pushing to raise the legal marriage age from 18 to 21. While the Bill aims to align with Constitutional Court rulings and criminalise marriages involving minors, religious organisations warn it could inadvertently criminalise traditional ceremonies and infringe on religious freedoms. Public hearings continue across five more provinces before final deliberations begin.
In a major overhaul of South Africa's municipal landscape, the Municipal Demarcation Board has proposed significant boundary changes that could see several new municipalities created and others merged or split. From KwaZulu-Natal to the Free State, these changes could fundamentally reshape local governance and service delivery. The Board is now calling for urgent public participation in this crucial process that will affect millions of residents.
An investigation by the Public Protector into Triotic Protection Services, allegedly linked to Tshwane's Deputy Mayor, has raised questions about tax compliance and tender legitimacy.
The Department of Public Service and Administration addresses operational challenges with the Z83 employment application form, providing new guidelines to streamline recruitment processes across government departments.
The Department of Public Service and Administration addresses operational challenges with the Z83 employment application form, providing new guidelines to streamline recruitment processes across government departments.
Golden Leopard Resorts in the North West's Pilanesberg National Park faces serious allegations of failing to pay employee benefit deductions since 2022. The Public Servants Association demands immediate action as pension funds, insurance policies, and union subscriptions remain unpaid, affecting workers' financial security.
Corruption Watch challenges the legitimacy of recent Commission for Gender Equality appointments, citing lack of public participation in the selection process. Constitutional Court hears arguments as commissioners plead personal circumstances.