As part of Older Persons Month in October, the North West Department of Social Development is renewing its call for the protection of older people. The department also views the observance as an opportunity to honour the valuable contribution of senior citizens to society. MEC Sussana Dantjie indicated that several programmes aimed at improving the quality of life of older people across the province are ongoing. “As a department, we are funding more than 100 community-based care and support services…

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Local Government Elections reports that preparations for the 4 November elections are progressing as planned and remain on schedule. The Committee met with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, to consider reports and plans being implemented ahead of election day. Despite the progress recorded, the Committee called on key stakeholders to intensify coordination and collaboration in addressing outstanding matters. These include building community trust, mobilising public education, increasing voter engagement and…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused the City of Tshwane of jeopardising safety at Wonderboom Airport by allowing security contracts to expire. Dana Wannenburg, the DA Chief Whip in Tshwane, said, without providing details, that the airport is particularly vulnerable, claiming that he had personally driven in and out of the facility without being noticed. “The City of Tshwane has allowed security contracts to expire at a time when one of its most strategically important and valuable facilities appears dangerously…