The Johannesburg Metro Police Department, JMPD has announced a zero-tolerance policy for vehicles with multiple defects. Vehicles found with three or more defects will be prohibited from operating on public roads. To elaborate further on the new policy, JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla 

Build One South Africa (BOSA) is staging a picket against education budget cuts and planned reductions in teaching posts in Cape Town today. The protest led by party leader Mmusi Maimane aims to raise awareness about the potential harm these cuts could bring to the education sector. The picket comes ahead of World Teachers Day on Saturday. For more on this, here is BOSA Spokesperson, Roger Solomon

The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Commission (CRL) has criticised what it calls the continued dominance of English and Afrikaans in South African schools. The Commission says in order to achieve non-racialism all official languages need to be prioritized in the school system. The statement comes as two clauses specifically related to teaching in home language are being disputed in the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill. To elaborate further on the Commission's sentiments, Elvis Presslin spoke to CRL Spokesperson, Mpiyakhe Mkholo 

AfriForum is urging the Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus to reconsider their role in the Government of National Unity if the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act is implemented in its current form. The lobby group believes the Act poses a significant threat to Afrikaans schools. The DA has already hinted at leaving the GNU over the BELA Bill, with leader John Steenhuisen warning President Cyril Ramaphosa that signing the bill into law would violate their joint Statement of Intent. Elvis Presslin spoke to FF Plus MP and Chief spokesperson on Basic Education, Dr. Wynand Boshoff, to elaborate on whether or not they will heed Afriforum's call...

The Modiehi Mongale Foundation is demanding justice after the shocking death of Ayanda Jandisa Mkhize, an inmate at the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre. Ayanda allegedly died from being tasered by a wardress. Lerato Manaka, the foundation's CEO, is calling for an independent investigation into the incident, emphasizing that prison officials have a duty to protect, not harm inmates.

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has taken the City of Johannesburg to court, accusing it of misusing VIP protection services without following due process. The DA claims the city's VIP Protection Policy is unlawful and irrational, and wants the court to intervene. At the heart of the dispute is a policy passed by the City Council granting councillors access to VIP protection. The DA's Joburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku shed more light on the party's concerns and the reasoning behind their legal action

: The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has expressed disappointment over the Democratic Alliance's plans to dismantle the Employment Equity Act. This comes after the DA vehemently opposed Minister Nomakhosazana Meth's announcement to appoint 20,000 additional inspectors, to ensure businesses comply with labour laws. The Act promotes fairness and addresses historical inequalities in the workplace. However, the DA views the law as a tool to fuel racial division for political gain rather than stimulate economic growth. To elaborate further on the Union's concerns, here is Zanele Sabela, COSATU national spokesperson...

The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Commission (CRL) has criticised what it calls the continued dominance of English and Afrikaans in South African schools. The Commission says in order to achieve non-racialism all official languages need to be prioritized in the school system. The statement comes as two clauses specifically related to teaching in home language are being disputed in the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill. To elaborate further on the Commission's sentiments, CRL Spokesperson, Mpiyakhe Mkholo....

Seriti Coal Mine plans to retrench over 1000 workers due to commercial sustainability issues, however labour union AMCU is having none of it. The mine cites uncompetitive unit costs, freight rail inefficiencies, and coal market volatility as the reasons behind this decision. However, AMCU President Jospeh Mathunjwa is gearing up for a fight, stating that AMCU does not support retrenchments and will chart a way forward to protect its members' interests....

South Africa's taxi operators are celebrating a significant reduction in fuel costs. The National Taxi Alliance has hailed the move, citing benefits from developments in petroleum and mineral resources. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Theo Malele, Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance