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- SACAA Revokes Vereeniging Airport Licence Following Municipality Neglect and Severe Safety Infrastructure Failures
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
The South African Civil Aviation Authority has cancelled the operating licence for Vereeniging Airport due to critical maintenance and security lapses. Oversight visits revealed de...
- Health Minister Sets Aside R74 Million to Defend National Health Insurance Act Against Mounting Legal Challenges
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
South Africa’s Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, has allocated R74 million for the 2026/27 financial year to defend the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act against 15 pending l...
- DA Criticizes Slow Vaccine Rollout in Gauteng as Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis Mounts
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has condemned the provincial Department of Agriculture for a sluggish foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccination drive, with over 150,000 allocated...
- Parliamentarians Demand Clear Exit Strategy and Operational Metrics for R823 Million Anti-Crime Military Deployment
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
South African public representatives are calling for strict accountability and measurable goals for the latest Operation Prosper deployment of 2,200 soldiers. The year-long mission...
- President Ramaphosa Faces Intense Pressure to Suspend Two Cabinet Ministers Amid Growing Misconduct Allegations
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Opposition parties and political analysts are demanding the immediate removal of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe and Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie following accusations...
- Helen Zille Sparks Social Media Firestorm After Filming Political Stunt Swimming in a Johannesburg Pothole
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has ignited a polarized debate following a viral video of her wading into a floo...
- Auditor-General Affirms Clean Audit Finding Regarding Secretary to Parliament’s 70 Percent Salary Increase Despite Political Opposition
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has stood by its 2023/24 financial audit of Parliament, finding no irregular expenditure in the appointment or subsequent salary adjustme...
- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Warns of Economic Collapse as Johannesburg’s Wealth Shifts to Sandton Services Hub
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
A 153-page development plan released by the Gauteng provincial government reveals a "profound crisis of exclusion" as the region shifts from manufacturing to high-skilled financial...
- Century-Old Staatsmuseum National Monument Left to Decay as Gauteng Officials Face Questions Over Structural Neglect
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
The historic 124-year-old Staatsmuseum building in Pretoria currently stands in a state of advanced ruin, marked by collapsed ceilings and shattered windows. While the original cul...
- Auditor-General Flags R638 Million Disappearance at ETDP SETA Amidst Systemic South African Governance Collapse
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
The Auditor-General of South Africa has identified R637.6 million in unaccounted discretionary grants at the Education, Training, and Development Practices SETA. The disappearance...
- Democratic Alliance Demands Accountability Over R823 Million Allocation for South African Military Anti-Crime Deployment
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance has formally requested a detailed financial breakdown from Defense Minister Angie Motshekga regarding the R823 million budget for military support of police...
- Emfuleni Budget Vote Sparks Legal Threats Following R700 Million Overtime Surge and Procedural Fraud Allegations
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
The Economic Freedom Fighters have rejected the Emfuleni Local Municipality's adjustment budget, citing a lack of a constitutionally required majority and illegal voting methods. S...