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South Africa’s proposed changes to its history curriculum are reigniting debate over how the country’s past should be taught in schools. The Department of Basic Education is considering a shift away from a Eurocentric narrative towards a more Afrocentric approach, with greater focus on African empires, oral histories and liberation movements. The changes would also …
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has walked back his recent descriptions of a robust public participation process informing the province’s Safety Plan, confessing in a written reply to parliamentary questions that the consultations he’d referred to “were not publicly advertised”.
The post WESTERN CAPE SAFETY PLAN: PHONY PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AVOIDS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SPIRALING CRIME appeared first on For Good.
Officials from various departments of the Tshwane Metro’s contempt for residents’ petitions regarding service delivery problems is a slap in the face of residents who faithfully meet their financial obligations, but have to endure deteriorating infrastructure and poor service delivery on a daily basis. Residents have no choice but to submit petition after petition for […]
The post Tshwane’s contempt for petitions undermines service delivery and ratepayers appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
If you have ever asked why a continent rich in natural resources, youthful populations and entrepreneurial energy still struggles with […]
The post If You’ve Ever Wondered why Africa Remains Poor, this MIT Study Offers Explanations appeared first on Impact Newswire.
9 April 2026 — SARS’s Illicit Economy Strategy targets corruption and fraud in government departments as high-priority focus areas. Through an ex parte application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, under section 163 of the Tax Administration Act, SARS has secured a preservation order against two of its former officials, who …
After a year of fighting for the full investigation report from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) into the conduct of members of the Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) in the wake of the Phala Phala scandal, ActionSA has succeeded in securing the report.
The post ActionSA Secures IPID Phala Phala Report Revealing Major Findings Against the President’s Protectors Have Been Ignored appeared first on ActionSA.
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·9 Apr 2026 On Wednesday, the rand, government bonds, and stocks experienced a significant surge, recovering some of the losses incurred since the onset of the Iran war. This boost came after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Trump’s decision was made shortly before a deadline he had imposed for …
9 April 2026 – David Campbell Francis and Siphelele Ngidi Traders in the informal economy need a supportive ecosystem so they can move beyond survival and contribute to local growth and development. The informal economy is responsible for a large share of economic output across the continent. Yet economic policy is almost always designed for …
Leadership is not an innate trait; it evolves through experience, mentorship, and supportive environments that encourage curiosity, growth, and collaboration. Investing in leadership development also promotes diversity of thought and innovation, both essential to sustaining excellence in the wine industry. When cellars invest in their people, they send a powerful message that their employees matter. Nurturing …
A look at how tax collection has improved since 1994
OPINION: There was a time when one of the most fascinating Springbok matches of the year wasn’t a Test. It was Springbok versus Springbok. The trial match once served as the ultimate selection shoot-out – the best players in the country colliding in a brutally honest audition for national honours. In 2002, Loftus Versfeld hosted …
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the only viable future for South Africa is for his party, the ANC and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) to work together in a coalition. “That is the future for South Africa, unless you choose those options like the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Freedom Front Plus …
The new Kia Tasman has made its South African debut. Here to challenge the established likes of the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and Isuzu D-Max, this quirky-looking double-cab bakkie is 5,410mm long and 1,930mm wide, with a wheelbase of 3,270mm. While maximum ground clearance in 4×4 models measures 252mm, a wading depth of …
Malcolm Libera ·9 Apr 2026 South African taxpayers face the possibility of higher taxes in the future as the tax base continues to shrink, mainly due to skilled individuals leaving the country. This was the feedback from Tanya Tosen, Tax and Remuneration Specialist at Tax Consulting SA, who said the pressure on the tax base …
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is reviewing South Africa’s fuel price formula in an effort to reduce costs for motorists. This is according to the department’s Director of Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, who spoke to SAnews.gov.za in Pretoria on Tuesday (7 April 2026). He explained that the fuel price is influenced by several factors, …
OR Tambo Secondary School lacks classrooms and desks and now there’s a sewage problem
ActionSA has today written to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, requesting an urgent meeting to fast-track legislation that protects and incentivises whistleblowers through Parliament.
The post ActionSA Requests Meeting With Justice Minister To Fast Track Whistleblower Protection Legislation By Year End appeared first on ActionSA.
Staff Writer ·9 Apr 2026 Trade union Solidarity has urged fuel companies to immediately halt what it calls “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel in South Africa. According to the union, fuel companies are adding up to R3 per litre to diesel and R1 per litre to petrol, impacting service stations and transporters in …
Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs
Nigeria’s fixed-income market is showing early signs of a yield reversal, with the Central Bank of Nigeria cutting rates on […]
The post Nigeria’s Apex Bank Slices Interest on T-Bills even as Eurobonds Yields Fall appeared first on Impact Newswire.
Effie South Africa, in partnership with Ipsos, has released the 2025 Trends Report, offering a focused view of what the 2025 winning cases reveal about driving marketing effectiveness in South Africa. The report was presented at a webinar held on 24 March, exploring how the country’s most effective work made deliberate choices about what it …
Scottburgh’s dynamic nature and adventure destination, Crocworld Conservation Centre, is expanding its offering with the launch of an on-site bicycle shop, with plans to expand local biking trails. This exciting new chapter follows Renishaw Property Developments’ recent appointment to manage the facility. With fresh energy and a clear vision for the site, visitors can expect …
ActionSA is appalled by the recent response from the Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, regarding the unlawful sale and hijacking of RDP houses. The MEC’s reply to ActionSA’s written questions in the Provincial Legislature is a masterclass in deflection and exposes a department completely out of touch with the reality facing our most vulnerable communities.
The post ActionSA Condemns Gauteng Human Settlements MEC for Shocking Failure to Address Syndicates Hijacking RDP Homes appeared first on ActionSA.
Mayor says consumption is 93-million litres per day above allocated limit