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MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA SARS Welcomes Judgment on Mr Lucky Montana The South African Revenue Service (SARS) welcomes the favourable judgment handed down on 17 October 2025 by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng (case no. 2023-047735). This decision came as a result of an application brought by SARS for the sequestration of Mr Tshepo Lucky Montana . On 5 June 2024, Mr Montana filed a notice of motion and founding affidavit seeking condonation for the late submission of his answering affidavit in the sequestration proceedings. Subsequently, on 14 August 2024, SARS brought an application to strike out, in terms of Rule 6(5) of the Uniform Rules of Court , on the basis that Mr Montana’s founding affidavit contained scandalous, vexatious, and irrelevant allegations. On 21 July 2025, the Court granted SARS’s application to strike out and dismissed Mr Montana’s condonation application with costs. Mr Montana thereafter filed an application for le...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Sol Plaatje Municipal Manager Suspension and Secondment The Democratic Alliance (DA) will report our strong opposition on the secondment of convicted fraudster,  Busisiwe   Mgaguli , to the position of acting Municipal Manager of Sol Plaatje , to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs ,  Velenkosini  Hlabisa, for investigation. This comes after the Speaker,  Dipuo  Peters, claimed that our request for a Special Council Meeting to deliberate on this matter was technically incorrect. We strongly dispute this and believe that her denial of our request is an attempt by the ANC council members to avoid accountability and buy more time to facilitate their own political agenda. The fact that Peters refuses to allow engagement on  Mgaguli’s  involvement in financial crimes , raises many questions. As does her failure to consider that the suspension of suspen...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  SAPS breakaway from SITA – Police Deputy Minister Dr. Boshiela confirms to the NCOP The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the confirmation by Deputy Minister of Police , Dr Polly Boshiela , to the National Council of Provinces - Select Committee on Security and Justice , that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has “officially served its divorce papers” to the State Information Technology Agency ( SITA ). In a revelation made before the Select Committee yesterday, the Deputy Minister disclosed that SAPS will no longer be bound by SITA’s outdated systems, which have for years crippled technological innovation and slowed police responsiveness. The Deputy. Minister further confirmed that the Minister of Finance has approved SAPS’s request to procure a new independent service provider for its ICT systems . The DA has long maintained that SITA has become a digital bottleneck, a stumbling block to modern governance th...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  MINISTER SIMELANE AND DEPUTY MINISTER MHLAULI TO HAND OVER TITLE DEEDS IN NORTHERN CAPE The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane together with the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli , as DDM District Champion , the Northen Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Bentley Vass , will hand over title deeds to the rightful owners in Pampierstad , Northern Cape , within the Frances Baard District Municipality . This marks a significant step in the Department of Human Settlements ’ ongoing commitment to eliminate the national title deeds’ backlog .  In August 2025, the Minister and the Provincial MECs responsible for Human Settlements re-launched the Title Deeds Fridays Campaign , a nationwide drive aimed at mobilising all stakeholders to support the title deeds restoration programme. The campaign seeks to restore dignity, strengthen tenure...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Gauteng government takes bold steps to strengthen crime fighting interventions  The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) reaffirms its commitment to build safer communities following EXCO resolutions on improving safety in Gauteng.  The provincial government will continue to use integrated crime prevention strategies to enhance law enforcement efforts, visibility and safety of the public. Notably, the EXCO resolutions are imperative in ensuring a unified approach in the fight against crime, corruption, vandalism, and lawlessness.  To this end, the provincial government has made strides in responding to prevalent safety challenges as highlighted in the 2025 State of the Province Address (SOPA), known as the G13 problems , which are:  1. Cable theft and vandalism 2. Crime and lawlessness  3. Mushrooming of informal settlements  4. Increase in GBVF amongst others. Gauteng law enforcement...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Premier Lesufi releases signed performance agreements with the Members of the Executive Council   Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi today, 16 October 2025, in a significant move towards greater transparency and accelerated service delivery, is publicly releasing the signed performance agreements for all Members of the Executive Council (MECs). This action fulfils a key commitment he made immediately after the formation of the 7th Provincial Administration under the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), and it aligns with the government's pledge to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state that is directly accountable to the people. The Performance Agreements are a cornerstone of the provincial government's performance driven and results oriented approach.  They translate the key provincial priorities, including driving inclusive growth , reducing poverty, tackling the high cost of living, and urgen...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  SAPS Aircrafts Grounded as Top Brass Fight  As Police senior leadership continue with their public spats, 27 Police aircraft have been grounded. Crime remains one of the most common fears shared by South Africans, regardless of race, class or locality. It therefore comes as a matter of great crisis that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has only 11 out of 38 aircraft in its ownership in operation. That is less than 30% of aircraft in full operation The above information is contained in a reply by the Minister of Police to a RISE Mzansi written parliamentary question. The reply further highlights the following: The SAPS owns 38 aircraft (12 aeroplanes; and 26 helicopters) Only 11 aircraft are currently in operation (5 aeroplanes; and 6 helicopters) 27 are currently undergoing maintenance 1 helicopter and 1 aeroplane are damaged beyond repair   The capabilities or the lack thereof of the SAPS Air W...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Investigation into Unlawful Mpumalanga Government Buildings The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the ANC government ’s outright refusal to support accountability and transparency in the management of provincial infrastructure projects.  Today, the ANC used its majority in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature to block a DA motion that sought to uncover widespread non-compliance with the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977), and municipal building control by-laws across multiple government projects.  This motion called for Premier Mandla Ndlovu to do the following:  Establish a Provincial Task Team to investigate all provincial government infrastructure projects initiated and/or completed in the last ten (10) financial years;  Submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature detailing when buildin...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  SRC Victory at Nelson Mandela University  The Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) thanks the students of Nelson Mandela University for voting in large numbers to re-elect DASO to lead the university's Student Representative Council (SRC). Momentum continues to build behind the DA across South Africa, on campuses, in Wards, Municipalities and Provinces. This growth bodes very well for the DA in Nelson Mandela Bay . NMU students have reaffirmed their strong support for the good governance and stability delivered by the DA on campus, where our Student Organisation has delivered over the past year. DASO's Somila Komani was elected as SRC president. We won four out of five NMU campuses , secured representation in all seven faculties, gained the majority of off-campus student seats, and received the highest number of votes overall - claiming 31 of the 43 seats. The DA extends our gratitude to all NMU...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA  NEW GAZA PEACE DEAL  The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) cautiously welcomes the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza , brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump , Turkey , Egypt and Qatar with a sense of historical skepticism. While the deal marks a significant step toward ending the devastating conflict, the EFF remains apprehensive due to Israel ’s historical pattern of violating agreements and the uncertainties surrounding the implementation of this new deal.  The ceasefire agreement, signed on October 9 in Egypt, under Trump’s 20-point plan, outlines several key provisions. These include the release of all living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners , including 250 serving life sentences and 1,700 detained.  This exchange is to occur within 72 hours of the Israeli military’s withdrawal from designated areas in Gaza . Additionally, Israeli forces have...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRIC ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  FAILURE BY PROVINCIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS TO SPEND MILLIONS The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns, in the strongest terms, provincial education departments which have collectively failed to spend hundreds of millions in conditional grants meant to feed hungry children, build classrooms, and strengthen South Africa’s collapsing education system. According to the Department of Basic Education ’s 2024/25 Annual Report, seven provincial education departments, including Limpopo , Gauteng , Free State , Mpumalanga , North West , KwaZulu-Natal , and the Eastern Cape , failed to spend crucial funds allocated for the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), Maths, Science and Technology (MST), and Early Childhood Development (ECD) infrastructure.  The most shocking failure occurred in Limpopo which left R69.7 million unspent. This includes R33.2 million meant for the NSNP, R18.3 million for the MST grant, and ...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  SUSPENSION HOD GAUTENG HEALTH  DEPARTMENT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT  Suspension of the Head of Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness Gauteng Premier Mr Panyaza Lesufi has placed Mr Lesiba Arnold Malotana , Head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness, on suspension with immediate effect.  The Premier has appointed Dr Darion Barclay as the Acting Head of the Department of Health and Wellness. Dr Barclay, who currently leads the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), will ensure stability and continuity in this critical department and his appointment highlights the importance of prioritising seamless service delivery. On Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Premier's Office will also make the signed performance agreements of all Members of the Executive Council (MECs) available to the public.  The Gauteng Provincial Government reaffirms its full support for the work ...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA   ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA ANOTHER BIG FATAL ROAD CRASH IN LIMPOPO Transport Minister Ms. Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 42 lives and 49 injured passengers in a devastating road accident that occurred on Sunday 12 October 2025 at approximately 18:00 on the N1 North near Ingwe Lodge, Limpopo . Consequently, they have expressed their heartfelt felt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to the passengers who were injured  The crash involved a bus that was travelling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe that overturned and went down on an embankment. The following casualties were reported from the scene: 42 fatalities, consisting of: 7 children, 17 adult males and 18 adult females. There were 49 injured persons, consisting of: 6 critically injured, 31 seriously injured and 12 slightly injured occupants. The injured persons transported to Louis Tric...

MAKEKASIGREAT©®™ @KASIBC_AFRICA    ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA  Gauteng Health Denies Negative Effects of Slow Emergency Ambulance Times Despite poor response times for emergency ambulances, the Gauteng Health Department claims that "no negative effect has been registered". This astounding denial is made by Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written reply to my questions in the Gauteng Legislature . Response times for Priority 1 calls in urban areas used to be measured within 15 minutes, but this standard has now been dropped, and they only give figures for calls responded to under 30 minutes. This is because the National Health Department sets the indicators for each province, and recently dropped the 15 minutes indicator, probably because it exposed generally poor response times. According to the provincial department, 61% of P1 patients in Gauteng were responded to within 30 minutes in August this year, an improvement on the 54% in August...