On November 1, 2023, at 14:00, South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the MediumTerm Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament. This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the nation’s fiscal trajectory for the next three years.

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has decided to keep the MyCiTi bus service tariffs unaffected by the recent increase in diesel prices. The decision comes as a relief to commuters facing rising fuel prices. ### MyCiTi Tariffs and Fuel Price Fluctuations

South African films are set to make a remarkable presence at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which will showcase two productions supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). The 48th annual event is scheduled to run from September 8th to 17th, 2023.

Nongoma, a municipality in the Zululand District of South Africa, has experienced a surge in political violence resulting in the assassinations of more than 50 councillors and over 100 political office bearers in KwaZuluNatal (KZN) province since 2011. The latest victim, NFP Councilor Ntombenhle Mchunu, was murdered in her sleep at the age of 75 in July 2023.

The recent ruling by the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, Pretoria, has upheld the integrity of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and its ongoing investigation into the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The court dismissed Dr. John Marite’s application to influence the SIU’s procedures and change its NLC investigation team, labeling it as an abuse of process.

The passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a pivotal figure in South African history, has left the nation in mourning. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Speaker, Honourable Ntombi Mekgwe, and the Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs) recently expressed their sincere condolences to his family, the Inkatha Freedom Party, and the people of KwaZulu Natal.

During a recent weekend, Cape Town experienced adverse weather conditions that resulted in an increase in motor vehicle accidents and pedestrianrelated incidents. The city’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) received an alarming 76 calls regarding motor vehicle accidents, 18 of which involved pedestrians. The surge in accidents can be attributed to drivers who failed to adapt their driving behavior to the hazardous weather conditions and negligence, including alcohol consumption.

Cape Town is taking a significant step towards providing accessible and affordable housing opportunities to its residents with a groundbreaking initiative. The city has recently released R103 million worth of prime property along New Market Street, aiming to create desirable living spaces for those earning below R22,000 per month. This 9,000 m² land parcel is set to revolutionize urban living for the city’s lowerincome residents with its proximity to major transport routes in central Cape Town.

Every year, South Africa dedicates a month to raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with albinism. National Albinism Awareness Month seeks to dispel myths surrounding albinism, a rare genetic condition characterized by reduced melanin pigment in the skin, hair, or eyes.