Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has urged government leaders to improve communication with citizens in order to rebuild public trust and enhance service delivery. Speaking to the Free State Executive Council, he presented the new Government Communication Policy, which is intended to guide how government departments engage with communities across all three spheres […]
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Andries Nel have announced plans to implement the Court Rationalisation Reports aimed at improving South Africa’s justice system. The reforms, based on recommendations from a committee led by Dikgang Moseneke, seek to address apartheid-era inequalities by improving access to courts and justice services. The government has approved measures […]
Emfuleni Local Municipality has published its load reduction schedule for the period May to August 2026. The municipality says it has been requested to participate in an internal load-shedding programme aimed at reducing pressure on the electricity network. The schedule outlines the areas likely to be affected during specific time slots and under different stages […]
JOHANNESBURG – Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has dismissed claims by current mayor Dada Morero that his leadership contributed to the City’s decline. Morero made the remarks while appearing before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts to discuss Johannesburg’s financial situation. Mashaba said Parliament should compare the City’s audited financial records during his tenure with […]
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements says only three days remain before MEC Tasneem Motara tables the department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote. The budget presentation will outline the department’s key priorities and commitments aimed at speeding up service delivery, increasing access to housing, and developing safer, integrated communities across Gauteng.
KENYA – Police in Kenya fired tear gas and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, during a protest against plans to develop part of Nairobi National Park. Demonstrators gathered outside the park, arguing that the project would threaten one of the country’s most important protected areas. The Kenya Wildlife Service […]