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The City of Cape Town is set to undergo extensive road resurfacing works in Capri Village, Masiphumelele, and Ocean View. These projects are a necessary investment in the city’s infrastructure to keep up with the demands of a growing population and thriving businesses.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has released the fourth quarter Political Party Funding Disclosure Report for the financial year 2022/23, marking the eighth publication since the implementation of the Political Party Funding Act on 1 April 2021. This report covers the period from 1 January to 31 March 2023 and follows the firstever Political Party Funding Annual Report released in May 2023, which highlighted the financial year that ended on 31 March 2022.
On June 1, the North West Legislature will witness a significant event as Hon. Basetsana R.S Dantjie, the Speaker of the North West Legislature, presents the budget speech for the 2023/24 financial year. This occasion will take place during the Legislature House Sitting in the Legislature Chamber at 09h00, highlighting the commitment of the North West Provincial government to transparency and accountability.
South Africa’s electricity sector has faced significant challenges in recent times, mainly due to load shedding. However, the country’s leadership is determined to address these issues and ensure a stable power supply for its people. Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s Electricity Department Budget Vote 2023/24 reveals an ambitious plan to transform the country’s energy landscape.
Celebrating Africa Day on May 25th, South Africans took the opportunity to reflect on the progress made and the challenges faced in the past year. This coincided with the anniversary of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, during a time of global turbulence caused by the COVID19 pandemic. The President’s role in advocating for vaccine equity and boosting the economy has been pivotal.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile recently addressed the National Assembly on The Presidency Budget Vote, highlighting the significance of the social and political context in delivering his speech. In this article, we will delve into Mashatile’s vision for South Africa, which includes a focus on social cohesion, land reform, and service delivery.
The City Council of Cape Town has approved local neighborhood plans, also known as local spatial development frameworks (LSDFs), for three historic areas: BoKaap, District Six, and Two Rivers. This marks a significant moment in Cape Town’s history as it is the first time plans have been created to guide spatial development and land use at the local level for these neighborhoods.
South Africa is home to the largest population of child migrants on the continent, with an estimated 642,000 migrant children residing within its borders. The Department of Social Development, in partnership with USAID, seeks to address the challenges faced by this vulnerable population through the ChommY program.
Cape Town is currently undergoing an exciting transformation in its urban mobility landscape, with the Urban Mobility Budget serving as a driving force for a more connected and thriving metropolis. Spearheaded by the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Budget has been tabled for 2023/2024 to 2025/2026. This budget aims to enhance the city’s infrastructure by focusing on essential elements such as maintenance, congestion relief, public transport, and smart mobility.
The Western Cape Provincial Sanitation Task Team (PSTT) is a Department of Water and Sanitationled initiative that aims to provide adequate and equitable sanitation to the citizens of the Western Cape. In this article, we will take a closer look at the PSTT’s role in accelerating sanitation delivery in the region, including its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 target and the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 vision.
South Africa’s Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi will lead a delegation to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) 111th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva from June 5th to 16th. The delegation consists of representatives from the government, workers, and employers.
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, recently held a media briefing to discuss the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal and the efforts to address the water crisis in the region. This article provides an overview of the briefing and the actions taken by the Department and the City of Tshwane.
Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has initiated an inquiry into allegations of misconduct among various councillors within the Knysna Local Municipality. This action follows a Western Cape High Court ruling on November 25th, 2022, in which several councillors were accused of serious wrongdoing, including the creation of unlawful positions within the municipality’s office of political office bearers, appointment of individuals to these positions, and the approval of payment for them.
The South African Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark ruling on May 30, 2023, in the case of Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Others v SARS and Others. The judgment upholds the North Gauteng High Court’s declaration that certain provisions of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) and the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (TAA), which restricted access to tax records, were constitutionally invalid.
Two members of the City Fire & Rescue Service have retired after a remarkable service of over 60 years combined. Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, hosted a ceremony at Roeland Street fire station to acknowledge their unwavering dedication and hard work.
The cholera outbreak that started in Gauteng Province in South Africa on February 5, 2023, has become a matter of national concern. The initial two cases involved two sisters from Diepsloot, Johannesburg, who had traveled to Malawi in January and returned at the end of the month. The husband of one of the women subsequently tested positive for cholera, followed by eight more confirmed cases – six in Johannesburg and two in Ekurhuleni.