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  Scammers Gauteng Panic Button App @KASIBCNEWS It has come to the attention of the Gauteng Department of e-Government that there are individuals misleading the public by charging them a certain fee in downloading the free Government’s e-Panic Button.   The scammers or thieves move around our townships and claim to be working for the department of e-Government and solicit money from people to help them download the Gauteng panic button app. So far, we have learnt of these scammers to be around the township of Mamelodi in Tshwane.  The department would therefore like to caution Gauteng residents not to pay any fee to anyone claiming to be assisting them to download the Gauteng e-panic button app. The Gauteng e-Panic Button app is a free service provided by the Gauteng Provincial Government to help ensure the safety and security of its residents. There is no fee charged to download the app, and any claims suggesting otherwise are fraudulent. Gauteng MEC for e-Government Bon...

PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICA GROUP AT THE 150TH INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION (IPU) @KASIBCNEWS  The African National Congress (ANC) congratulates our Speaker of National Assembly, Cde Thoko Didiza on her election as the President of the Africa Group at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This prestigious election stands as a testament to her exemplary leadership, dedication to democracy and unwavering commitment to the ideals of peace, development and cooperation on the African continent. As the President of the Africa Group, Cde Thoko will play a crucial role in amplifying the voices of African nations, addressing pressing issues such as economic development, climate change, gender equality and equitable economic growth amongst other issues. We are hopeful that her leadership will inspire fellow parliamentarians across the continent  and reshape the narrative of representation of women in politics. Cde Thoko embodies the spirit of the ...

FRAUD AND CORRUPTION IN MATLOSANA @KASIBCNEWS Fraud and corruption continue to thrive unabated under the current leadership, it has exacerbated since the arrival of the two Provincial Executive Representatives (PER). The PER is a team that is voluntarily appointed to assist and give advice on financial decision-making. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Matlosana has reported unauthorized payments made to MAXPROF to the Hawks for investigation. During the Ordinary Meeting held on the 31st of March 2025, the DA was amazed by the presentation made by the PER, when they claimed achievements since assuming their responsibility in the municipality in January 2024, specifically claiming to have curbed 3 prohibited types of expenditure. This is a misrepresentation, as the latest Annual Report and various Financial Reports demonstrate a municipality in “autopilot” mode. The DA queried a payment to the amount of R 3 496 835.92 to MAXPROF for completing a VAT 201 form that is system generated, date...

FF+DA STELLENBOSCH BY-ELECTION @KASIBCNEWS The DA in the Western Cape is excited to announce our Ward 9 Stellenbosch by-election candidate, Isabelle De Taillefer.  Moving over from the FF+, Councillor De Taillefer believes her values are aligned to the DA and sees the party as the only ideal vehicle to action her passion to serve. She says: “I am very excited to be the DA candidate for Ward 9. It is not only the beautiful historic heart of Stellenbosch and the Winelands, but it also still guards the earliest memories and exudes the pristine energy that attract people from all over the world. Serving all who live, work, and invest in it, as well as helping to keep it a crucial tourist magnet, will be the honour of a lifetime. “Ek het groot respek vir Burgemeester Jeremy Fasser en Onder-Burgemeester Mynard Slabbert en ondersteun hulle visie vir Stellenbosch heelhartig. In my tyd op die Munisipale Raad het ek goeie vriende gemaak onder die DA Raadslede wat my altyd onbaatsugtig met ra...

MINISTER ABRUPT, IRREGULAR, AND PARTISAN APPOINTMENTS @KASIBCNEWS  The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) strongly condemns the blatant and irregular appointments being forced through by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson to senior positions in government, while there is looming doubt over the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) continued stay in the so-called Government of National Unity (GNU). In a desperate attempt to entrench political patronage in senior positions before the speculated exit of the DA from government, Macpherson has embarked on a mission to appoint unqualified individuals who are aligned to the DA into key roles without due process. The Minister is abusing the newly issued circular from the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), which removes the requirement for consultation with the Minister of Public Service and Administration on contract appointments. This reckless manoeuvre is being exploited to sideline transparent recruit...

Gauteng Health owes R225 Million @KASIBCNEWS The Gauteng Health Department owes R225 million to municipalities, blaming money shortages, invoice problems, and the lack of Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This shockingly high amount is revealed by Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written reply to my questions in the Gauteng Legislature. The largest amount owing is R160 million to Emfuleni Municipality for Cost of Employment and Goods and Services, as well as R14.9 million to the Midvaal Council. The department says this is because of the "unavailability of active Service Level Agreements" with the two municipalities. Johannesburg Council is owed R21.6 million for water, waste removal and electricity. This is blamed on late submission of invoices by the council. Ekurhuleni is owed R17.84 million for services, including R5.7 million by the Far East Rand Hospital, R5.4 million by Pholosong Hospital, and R4 million by Tambo Memorial Hospital due to ...

     DONALD TRUMP IMPERIALIST TARIFFS @KASIBCNEWS The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) vehemently condemns the recent imposition of so-called “reciprocal tariffs” by the United States of America’s (USA) President Donald Trump on South Africa and other nations. This act is a blatant manifestation of imperialist and extractive mechanisms designed to coerce sovereign nations into subjugation under the USA’s economic dominance. President Trump’s characterisation of these tariffs as “reciprocal” is a deliberate distortion of reality.  The United States, with its entrenched control over the global economy and key manufacturing industries—a dominance achieved through centuries of colonial exploitation, conquest, and the deliberate underdevelopment of other nations—cannot claim reciprocity when imposing tariffs on countries still grappling with the legacies of such historical injustices.  For developing nations, particularly those in the Global South, tariffs serve as vi...