The National Treasury says it is in the process of temporarily withholding the July 2026 equitable share transfers to selected municipalities that have persistently failed to adhere to the Municipal Finance Management Act, with billions of rand going to waste. Treasury says this is aimed at instilling fiscal discipline and ensuring that public money is properly managed; addressing Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure (UIFWE); and holding municipal officials and office-bearers accountable where
Road Freight Association warns AARTO could create major headaches as system expands nationwide
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The Road Freight Association (RFA) has raised concerns about the nationwide expansion of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system, warning that while the goal of improving road safety is commendable, the current model is overly complex and could place significant pressure on businesses, municipalities and drivers. AARTO officially entered its second phase on 1 July 2026, expanding to 62 municipalities across South Africa. However, the Western Cape has been excluded
The Stellenbosch Police have arrested five suspects at a chain retailer in Neuwenbos, Stellenbosch, for attempted murder, an attack on police and attempted business robbery on Sunday night. According to police, the complainant was in the manager’s office when he was informed of suspicious-looking people in the shop. When he went to check, he was grabbed by an unknown male suspect who took him to the cash office. While walking to the
The Department of Home Affairs has announced the appointment of 301 additional Immigration Officers to strengthen immigration enforcement across South Africa. The appointments will increase the number of frontline officers from 868 to 1,169, boosting the department’s enforcement capacity by 35%. The department says the recruitment forms part of its broader strategy to build a secure, efficient and technology-driven immigration system. It adds that the initiative is being implemented with National Treasury
July is Disability Pride Month, an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the identities, culture, and contributions of the disability community while confronting ableism. Chaeli Mycroft has been at the forefront of advocacy for the rights of the disabled community for most of her life. She joined us in studio along with Alex Pasqualli who serves on the Inclusive Arts Collective committee of The Chaeli Campaign.
