Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for an urgency in addressing what he called “the hard reality” of the deteriorating performance of the country’s eight metropolitan municipalities. Hlabisa highlighted that the metros play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for communities, by promoting inclusive local economic development and providing vital services, including housing, electricity, water, sanitation, and waste removal. He has however painted a concerning picture of metros under strain from a combination…

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched the 2026 Easter Road Safety Campaign, reporting a significant decline in road crashes and fatalities, while raising concern about the high number of pedestrian deaths on South Africa’s roads. Speaking in Vosloorus, on Friday, Creecy said preliminary figures from 1 January to 15 March show the lowest number of road fatalities recorded in six years. Crashes have dropped by 11% compared to the same period last year, while fatalities are down by 10%, with…

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) has committed to taking corrective action for employees who were dismissed after exposing maladministration within the organisation. Lehloma Ramajoe, Thandi Mkhize, and Tshepiso Mofokeng were previously dismissed after reporting alleged irregularities at the entity. However, following a recent investigation conducted under administration, their claims have now been substantiated. Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga, speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, emphasized the importance of protecting whistleblowers rather than punishing them. “We cannot accept that…