The most important phrase in this statement is: “The Urban Mobility Portfolio Committee of Cape Town is calling upon its citizens to submit innovative ideas that will formulate a detailed strategy for Road Safety and Traffic Calming.” This highlights the committee’s active effort to involve the community in creating a safer road environment, emphasizing the importance of collective innovation.

Sassa has released the payment dates for its various social grants for December 2023 and January 2024. There will be no double payment or endofyear bonus, and the most recent increase in Sassa grants was implemented on the 1st of October 2023. Beneficiaries can access their funds through a variety of methods, and there is no need to rush withdrawals. Sassa plays a crucial role in providing financial assistance to South Africa’s most vulnerable members, and its monthly disbursements help recipients purchase essential goods and access critical services.

South Africa’s Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill is undergoing changes proposed by residents in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. Proposed changes include tougher penalties for sabotage and breaking up Eskom into independent firms to encourage competition and increase power generation capacity. Public hearings have provided a platform for community voices, with residents calling for an increase in maximum sentence for sabotage and a quicker enactment of the ERA Bill. The committee has pledged to listen to the residents’ viewpoints and incorporate their insights as the ERA Bill is deliberated.

South Africa aims to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 through strategies focused on pedestrian safety, vehicle roadworthiness, drunken driving, speeding, public transport overloading, and warrant execution, as highlighted by Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga in her keynote speech at the World Remembrance Day and the 2023/24 Road Safety Festive Season Campaign launch. The Festive Season Road Safety Campaign aims to enhance road safety during this crucial period and promote proactive involvement in curbing violence against women and children.

Minister Patricia de Lille visited Manyane Lodge to draw attention to its unfinished state, which has been a cause of concern since 2016 due to rising costs and a request for additional funding. However, the Department of Tourism has engaged the Development Bank of South Africa to finalize the project and has set aside R27.9 million to refurbish and complete existing facilities. The completion of Manyane Lodge has the potential to trigger private sector investment, generate employment, and bring prosperity to the North West Province communities.