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BOSA picket at National Water Indaba, demanding urgent action on water crisis
BOSA supporters picket outside the National Water Indaba where President Ramaphosa was speaking, threatening legal action to end 'water shedding' at hospitals and schools while demanding immediate infrastructure investment instead of more 'talk shops'.
G20 Dialogue: South Africa's strategy to close the infrastructure funding gap
Deputy Minister David Masondo advocates for blended finance solutions to tackle a $1 trillion global infrastructure funding shortfall at the G20 Infrastructure Investors’ Dialogue in Pretoria.
Infrastructure investment in South Africa: Ramaphosa's vision for economic recovery
In his weekly newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa said the government's infrastructure drive was gathering pace because of various reforms and initiatives the state has put in place.
SONA 2025 | Zuma’s MK Party calls Ramaphosa’s SONA an insult to South Africans
The MK Party has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of failing to deliver on key issues, including unemployment, housing, and Eskom’s stability, calling for a rejection of the government’s leadership.
Malema slams Ramaphosa’s SONA as ‘waffle and empty words’
EFF leader Julius Malema tore into President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, accusing him of delivering nothing more than unfulfilled promises.
Sanctions delay Turkey's nuclear power dreams as Siemens halts equipment supply
Western sanctions are threatening to derail Turkey's ambitious nuclear power goals, as crucial equipment supplies from German industrial giant Siemens grind to a halt. The setback at the Akkuyu nuclear plant, a cornerstone of Russian Turkish cooperation, highlights the far-reaching impact of international restrictions on major infrastructure projects.
R50m Limpopo Municipal Building Scandal: Public Works Department denies involvment
National and provincial public works departments deny involvement in the stalled Collins Chabane municipal building project, with concerns mounting over its funding and consultant spending.
Bosa slams indefinite water cuts in Johannesburg as ‘Water-Shedding gift from GNU’
‘If load shedding was the gift from the previous administration, water shedding is the gift from this administration,’ said Bosa deputy president Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster.
Austerity: A club to bludgeon the poor
If the ANC blindly continues with austerity it will be removed from power. We do not have a left party and will not have one for as long as the SACP and Cosatu remain tied to the ANC and Numsa and Abahlali baseMjondolo do not work towards building an inclusive mass-based left project.
Women take the lead in Green Building at Cape Town’s 2024 Green Building Convention
The IFC EDGE Women in Green Building Competition, held in Cape Town, recognised women leaders reshaping green buildings. This year's winners include pioneers in finance, architecture,and urban sustainability.
DA urges Rand Water and municipalities to address Gauteng’s water shortages
The DA had called for urgent upgrades after Gauteng water outages reveal major infrastructure weaknesses, impacting millions across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.
Gauteng government unveils new measures to tackle water crisis
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi this week addressed the province’s escalating water challenges, marking his 100 days in office at the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPU).
Former Transnet project manager faces court for alleged R160 million fraud and corruption scheme
A Gauteng project manager faces serious fraud charges after allegedly approving R160 million in irregular contracts for the Transnet pipeline project.
‘Give me 100 days’: Tshwane mayor outlines her plan to deliver services
Moya underscored the need for reliable services, acknowledging residents’ concerns over outages. Despite budget constraints, she plans to enhance project management for suspended infrastructure projects.
2024 MTBPS: South Africa's political parties respond with mixed views
South African political parties have expressed mixed reactions to the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, October 30
ActionSA MP exposes conditions at KwaThema police stations, POPCRU calls for urgent action
Popcru is calling for swift action on conditions at the KwaThema police station, in Ekurhuleni, where conditions are said to be a dilapidated state, with shortage of police, lack of office spaces for detectives, and operating only with one vehicle.
KwaZulu-Natal to see a 55% boost in water supply through the uMkhomazi Water Project by 2030
Amid ongoing water shortages in South Africa, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo recently attended a business dinner at the Mkhambathini Local Municipality in Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal, to announce the advancement of the significant uMkhomazi Water Project.
EFF slams Leon Schreiber’s visa-free agreement with Ukraine as ‘betrayal’ of SA’s solidarity with Russia
The EFF strongly opposes the visa-free agreement with Ukraine, claiming it undermines South Africa’s historic alliance with Russia and BRICS.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy lauds R4. 5 billion upgrade of Huguenot Tunnel to boost economic mobility in the Western Cape
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasises the importance of the R4. 5 billion Huguenot Tunnel upgrade for economic growth and mobility improvements.
Committee urges action on Gauteng’s water crisis as municipal failures mount
Gauteng faces a severe water crisis as municipalities fail to manage infrastructure and conservation efforts, prompting urgent government intervention.
DA welcomes portfolio committee's demand for answers from Rand Water amid Gauteng's water crisis
Gauteng Province is experiencing a peak in water scarcity due to significant declines in water storage levels, largely attributed to excessive withdrawals by municipalities.
‘He was a puppet,’ says FF Plus after Mogale City Mayor resigned before motion of no confidence
Mogale City Mayor Danny Thupane resigned before he could face a motion of no confidence amid a service delivery crisis.
EFF demands leaner governance as ministerial costs surge under the DA-ANC coalition
The EFF accuses the DA-ANC coalition of using public funds for political patronage, calling for a leaner and more efficient government that prioritises the citizens’ needs.
Forging a new era of co-operation along the Silk Road
This is an edited version of Daily News editor Ayanda Mdluli’s speech delivered at the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation and the 2nd Silk Road International Communication Forum in Xi’an.
Public Works department unveils R1 billion project bid window focused on job creation, economy acceleration
This new bid window boosts the 12 infrastructure initiatives that President Cyril Ramaphosa previously announced at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) in March.