ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
As the 2025 matric exams near completion, authorities are urging learners and parents to avoid unsupervised “pens down” celebrations amid growing safety concerns. Traditionally hosted by matriculants to mark the end of exams, these events have increasingly been linked to risky behaviour including underage drinking, violence and even fatalities. One of the most tragic incidents occurred during the 2022 Enyobeni Tavern disaster in East London, where 21 teenagers died following a suspected case of alcohol poisoning at a “pens down”…
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has confirmed that preparations are complete for its third annual prayer day, set to take place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. The event will focus on pressing national concerns including gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), taxi violence, drug abuse and the high rate of road fatalities. With millions expected to travel during the upcoming festive season, SANTACO said the initiative forms part of its efforts to reduce the 1 502…
The North West’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) have expressed concern over the retention of an unoccupied and dilapidating Mayoral House in Mogwase for a decade by the Moses Kotane Local Municipality. This emerged during the oversight visit to various sites by the delegation at the municipality, The delegation, led by the Provincial Whip, Sylvia Sithole, highlighted pressing issues that included mismanagement of resources and infrastructure challenges as part of the NCOP’s flagship Provincial Week programme,…