Gauteng government writes off all e-toll debt
The Gauteng government announced the write-off of all e-toll debt in the province. Motorists who previously paid e-tolls will not receive refunds.
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The Gauteng government announced the write-off of all e-toll debt in the province. Motorists who previously paid e-tolls will not receive refunds.
Nigeria will begin free evacuation of citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Over 1,000 Nigerians have been screened for voluntary repatriation. Five flights are planned, with the first batch departing next week after President Tinubu approved funding for Air Peace.
This commentary argues that Mexican drug cartels are expanding into South Africa by establishing methamphetamine production labs on remote farms, shifting from trafficking to local manufacturing. It contends this strategy reduces costs and enforcement risks, and highlights a growing transnational criminal network operating in the region.
Fitch Ratings upgraded South Africa's credit rating, citing prudent fiscal management. All three major agencies now rate the country two notches below investment grade, a step up from junk territory.
This commentary argues that South Africa's economic debates are distracted by ideological arguments between left and right, while practical development outcomes are ignored. It contends that successful nations like China focused on pragmatic policies rather than ideology, and suggests South Africa should prioritize coherence and results over partisan disputes.
The commentary argues that rising anti-migrant tensions in South Africa are harming children, who absorb the emotional impact of xenophobic violence. It contends that adults fail to acknowledge this damage, poisoning the future of the nation's youth.
This investigative report argues that Cape Town's municipal planning tribunal has been politically captured by the DA-led council, which passed a by-law allowing members to serve for life, undermining the tribunal's independence as required by national legislation.
The commentary argues that while South Africa's recent decline in murder rates is positive, it must be viewed with caution. The author contends that public fear of violent crime remains high, as evidenced by many South Africans preferring military rule, and that sustained efforts are needed to address underlying issues.
Busi Mavuso argues that the stark cost difference between privately funded and city-funded pothole repairs in Johannesburg illustrates municipal inefficiency. She contends that business can help rescue the city, but only if politicians embrace scrutiny, accountability, and reform.
Industry representatives argued during a FairPlay webinar that government delays in export approvals are blocking growth. The poultry sector, facing flat local demand and bird flu threats, has invested in new capacity but lacks progress in inspections by importing countries.