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KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Gauteng Government to engage public transport operators and law enforcement agencies ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  The Gauteng Provincial Government , led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC for Roads and Transport , Kedibone Diale-Tlabela , will on Thursday, 4 December 2025 , convene a high-level bilateral engagement with public transport operators and law-enforcement agencies .  This meeting forms part of a coordinated effort to stabilise the public transport sector ahead of the festive season . Discussions will focus on recent incident statistics , emerging hotspots , and strengthened measures to prevent further conflict within the industry. “This engagement is about building trust, strengthening cooperation, and ensuring that Gauteng residents and visitors in our province can travel safely during the festive season and beyond, said Premier Lesufi” The Premier and MEC will also outline provincial interventions to enhance cooperation on peace ...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Government hits the ground running Highimpact Service Delivery Intervention ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  In a bold display of responsive and people-centred governance, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport , in partnership with Mogale City Local Municipality , rolled out a high-impact service delivery intervention in Munsieville today bringing urgent, tangible services directly to residents. Led by Gauteng MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela alongside Executive Mayor Lucky Sele , the operation mobilised several municipal and provincial departments in a coordinated, all-hands-on-deck effort to fasttrack critical community services.  From as early as 08:00, teams were deployed across Munsieville and neighbouring areas to execute rapid service improvements, including: • Road repairs , refurbishment, and fresh line markings  • Streetlight maintenance and restorations • Sewer unblocking and burst pipe repairs   • Clearing of illegal dumpi...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Panyaza Lesufi VERSUS The Citizen  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Panyaza Lesufi vs The Citizen 2025 (Rulings), All Rulings, Ombud Rulings Deputy Press Ombud: Tyrone August                              17 November 2025 Finding: Complaint 32369 Publication: The Citizen (print and online) Date of publication: 15 October 2025 Headline: Do the right thing, Lesufi – resign https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/do-the-right-thing-lesufi-resign/ Author: Editorial Staff Particulars This finding is based on a written complaint by Gauteng Premier Mr Panyaza Lesufi; a written reply by Mr Trevor Stevens, Editor of The Citizen; and a written response by Mr Lesufi. Complaint The complainant submits that the article transgresses Clauses 1.1, 1.2 and 7.2 of the Press Code. Summary of article 1.1. The article is an opinion piece that comments on Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s decision to...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  THE OFFICIAL COMMEMORATION OF WORLD AIDS DAY  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL, H.E. SHIPOKOSA PAULUS MASHATILE , AT THE OFFICIAL COMMEMORATION OF WORLD AIDS DAY, GA-MASEMOLA, MAKHUDUTHAMAGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE Programme Directors, Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego and Provincial Civil Society Chairperson, Dr Kholofelo Monyela; Our gracious host, Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba; Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi; Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Hanief Hendricks; Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Peace Mabe; Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District, Cllr Minah Bahula; Mayor of Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality, Cllr Merah Mahlase; SALGA President, Mr Bheke Stofile; Chairperson of the SANAC Civil Society Forum, Mr Solly Nduku; Chairperson of the SANAC ...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™ ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE  Today, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) stands with all South Africans, especially survivors, as we mark the first day of the “ 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children .” This period is a time to renew our collective commitment to ending gender-based violence and femicide . It must not be allowed to fade into performative rituals, especially when the scale of the crisis demands radical and sustained action.  There can be no denying the tragic reality we live in. South Africa remains among the most dangerous countries for women and children. Reports show that a third of women in the country have endured physical harm , and one in five have survived sexual violence . Even more horrifying is the reality that one in five rape victims are young children ten years or younger , and sexual violence makes up over half of all crimes committed against children....

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™  Launch R496Million Education Outcomes Fund The DA applauds the Minister of Basic Education 's launch of the R496 million Education Outcomes Fund , South Africa's largest outcomes based investment in Early Childhood Development . This is an important step toward giving more young children the strong foundation they need to succeed. The Fund will enable: 115,000 children to access quality early learning programmes . 2 000 ECD centres to receive structured support to improve teaching and learning environments . A three-year delivery window with clear, measurable targets to track progress. We especially welcome the shift toward an outcomes-based approach that ties investment to real improvements in early learning, a model long advocated for by the DA. By focusing resources on evidence-backed interventions , this Fund has the potential to reduce the early learning gaps that widen long before children reach Grade 1 . We fully support this mo...

KASIBC_AFRICA©®™  ONLINE_EDITOR©®™ Electoral Commission Publishes Quarter Two Political Funding Disclosure Report – 2025/26 FY  This Quarter 2 Disclosure Report which covers the period from July until September 2025 provides an overview of donations declared by political parties to the Electoral Commission in terms of section 9 (1) the Political Funding Act No 6 of 2018 .  The report indicates continued donation and fundraising activities involving both monetary and inkind contributions. Four political parties made financial disclosures.  Two disclosures, ActionSA and Democratic Alliance (DA) were compliant while the other two, African National Congress and Inkatha Freedom Party are deemed not compliant.   The total value of donations which stands at R2 407 846.74 is among the lowest recorded in any quarter since the disclosure framework was instituted.  Value of Declared Donations per Party Political Party  Democratic Alliance (DA ) R 1 223...