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City of Cape Town reassures public about Muizenberg beach huts. Eight existing huts to be replaced with new ones matching historic design. Huts will be moved back by two meters due to promenade upgrade. Concerns raised over potential damage during dismantling and relocation process.
President Ramaphosa defended Finance Minister Gondgwana over proposed VAT hike, citing lack of alternatives. ANC and partners opposed the 2% increase, leading to budget speech postponement. Ramaphosa urged economic consciousness and trade-offs for funding priorities like public servants’ salaries and grants.
Stephen Saad, CEO of Aspen Pharmacare, grew the company into a R75 billion global entity. Raised in Durban, he started as a Chartered Accountant before entering the pharmaceutical industry. Saad’s strategic decisions, like acquiring Covan, have been key to the company’s success.
Recent heavy rainfall has led to an increase in the water level of the Vaal Dam. Experts emphasize the importance of water management beyond dam levels, highlighting challenges in water delivery infrastructure in Joburg. The rain has helped stabilize the decline of the dam, but issues persist in ensuring water purification and distribution to the people.
White Afrikaners in South Africa gathered outside the US embassy in Pretoria, thanking President Trump for supporting their cause against the ANC government. Trump signed an executive order offering asylum to white Afrikaners and cutting aid to South Africa due to land expropriation laws and a genocide case against Israel.
South African Police Service focuses on high-crime provinces, with decreases in murder, rape, and robbery cases. Quarterly statistics show murder down by 9.8%, rape by 3.3%, attempted sexual offences by 3.2%, common robbery by 6%, and robbery with aggravating circumstances by 13.1%. Significant reductions in reported cases, with the highest decrease in murder rate since Covid-19 lockdown.
South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour fines 68 employers R680,000 for hiring undocumented foreign nationals. Recent arrest of a Zimbabwean man using fake documents sparks public outcry over fake work permits. Minister Meth conducts blitz inspections with Home Affairs to enforce labour and immigration laws amid growing concerns over illegal employment practices.
Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub, is in crisis with failing road, electricity, and water infrastructure. The city, home to over 5.5 million people and a key contributor to the country’s GDP, is facing financial distress due to mismanagement and corruption. Experts warn of deep financial trouble, with public resources drained and basic infrastructure crumbling.
Harare City Council executives receive exorbitant salaries, with the town clerk earning up to US$30,000 per month. The lowest-paid executive gets US$15,000, totaling a monthly wage bill of US$500,000 for top management. Officials received these salaries without approval, while citizens face unemployment and economic challenges.
The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng plans to conduct lifestyle audits on MECs for transparency and accountability. The party held a media briefing in Johannesburg to present an alternative State of the Province Address, criticizing Premier Lesufi for not fulfilling promises of audits. The DA aims to prioritize crime reduction, service delivery, and boosting investor confidence for job creation.
