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…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says he is unfazed by the looming motion of no confidence tabled against him by the Democratic Alliance (DA), insisting he is being targeted for “doing the right thing.” Lesufi was speaking at Mehlareng Stadium in Thembisa on Monday during the official launch of the Tswa Daar campaign, a province-wide initiative aimed at tackling substance and alcohol abuse in communities across Gauteng. The campaign brings together various government departments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society groups…
The City of Johannesburg says it has managed to cut daily water losses by 90 million litres as part of its ongoing drive to stabilise supply and rebuild public confidence in water services. Executive Mayor Dada Morero announced the progress during a media briefing in Newtown on Monday, highlighting the achievements of the Johannesburg Water Turnaround Strategy, a key component of the Presidential Water Governance Intervention. Morero said the city’s average daily demand has dropped from 1,792 megalitres to 1,702…
The North West Department of Education has confirmed that the contracts of Educational Assistants (EAs) and General Assistants (GAs) employed under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) will now end in November 2025 — a month earlier than initially planned. The department said the early termination follows delays in approval of its request for a one-month contract extension. The BEEI rollout, which began nationally in June 2025, was only implemented in the province in July due to recruitment challenges. “These…