Revised budget tabled in Parliament
Speaking from Parliament on Wednesday , Enoch Godongwana, the Minister of Finance, said the proposed VAT rate in 2025/26 and 2026/27 was dropped. March tax revenue projections were also revised…
Lesotho Highlands public health programme celebrates milestone
The Lesotho Highlands Development Agency (LHDA) handed over 90 000 Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, 427 hiking boots for Village Health Workers (VHWs) to the Ministry of Health. It…
High Court dismissed VetVax and Design Biologix against the ARC and OBP
High Court judges Molopa-Sethosa, Yacoob and Raubenheimer, dismissed the application with costs, brought by private companies- VetVax and Design Biologix, and their co-founder, Karen Nel. The dispute is over a…
No swimming in 3 of East London’s popular beaches for now
The Nahoon, Bonza and Gonubie Beaches in East London, in the Eastern Cape, are temporarily closed to swimming, after this week’s heavy rains. The Buffalo Municipality said this is to…
How Climate Change Affects Women in Rural Areas
This article was written by the Rural Action for Climate Resilience (RACR). As climate change accelerates, rural women find themselves disproportionately affected by its harsh realities, yet their daily struggles…
President emphasised the need for a district development model
National Government’s intervention with financial support, was at the centre of Wednesday’s discussions, of the second day of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oversight visit to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. The…
“Net”protects Zandvlei Estuary from pollution
The metal litter grate was successful in holding back litter from entering the Zandvlei during this week’s heavy rains. The Zandvlei Trust, a non-profit organisation, based in the Western Cape,…
Joint clean up of Marabastad on Friday
Tshwane Municipality is inviting everyone to a clean up of Marabastad, tomorrow, Friday, the 11 April 2025. Marabastad is a hub in region 3, with multiple challenges, including illegal dumping.…
Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Forum to tackle pollution
The Eerste/ Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) was established formally after the meeting of the 26th March 2025. The City’s water and sanitation department said the forum will…
Public Protector in eThekwini to meet the Executive
eThekwini Municipality has committed to address 29 formal complaints lodged against the City. Complaints lodged by residents with the Public Protector, range from allegations of maladministration, undue delays, abuse of…