ActionSA expresses concern that Ithala Bank faces imminent collapse following the Deputy Minister of Finance’s confirmation in the National Assembly this afternoon, stating that neither the KZN Government, as the shareholder, nor National Treasury are planning to inject any capital to ensure Ithala is adequately capitalised.
Without going to the merits of the case, we would like to urge Johannesburg Water to speedily address the water interruption at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital and surrounding areas that have been impacted by Parktown 2 Reservoir.
ActionSA is gravely concerned about the rampant dumping at Kya Sands, Randburg. This unprecedented challenge continues to cause immeasurable damage to the health of those living nearby, and is in breach of a recent court order.
ActionSA commends the recent arrests of fourteen traffic officials in Mpumalanga, including traffic officers and a driving school operator. These arrests, which occurred in Sabie, Graskop, Lydenburg, Elukwatini, and Verena, are the result of a joint operation by the Road Traffic Management’s Anti-Corruption Unit (NTACU), the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), and Police Crime Intelligence in Mpumalanga. This successful operation demonstrates the dedication and coordinated efforts of our law enforcement agencies.
ActionSA continues to stand in solidarity with the families of the Lily Mine victims, echoing the concerns raised by ActionSA President, Herman Mashaba in his recent statement. The heartbreaking and unresolved situation surrounding the collapse of the Lily Mine, which claimed the lives of three innocent workers – Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi, and Solomon Nyirenda – continues to be a painful reminder of the systemic failures in our mining industry.
ActionSA denounces Justice Minister Thembi Simelane’s planned attendance at the BRICS Ministers of Justice meeting in Russia scheduled for this Wednesday to Friday.
ActionSA notes with concern on-going irregularities and quality control issues since 16 suspected illegal immigrants were taken into custody at Western Mega on Wednesday, 4 September 2024.
The decision to consider an alternative municipal coalition government for Tshwane – dictated by both the multiparty post-electoral reality in South Africa and the many instances of mismanagement we have witnessed in Tshwane – has not been taken lightly, without deep introspection and deliberation by ActionSA’s Senate, our party’s highest decision-making body.
We believe that this Bill does not address the structural deficiencies that continue to diminish the quality of education in South Africa. Instead, it proposes relatively cosmetic and poorly costed changes and additions to a system that frankly requires a near-complete overhaul to ensure access to quality education.
ActionSA extends condolences to the loved ones of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. A longstanding public servant, his contribution to South Africa’s political and economic landscape over five decades was considerable.
ActionSA cautiously welcomes City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Cllr Xhakaza’s announcement of a joint operation launched yesterday in Tembisa, to improve community safety and to bring back the rule of law.
ActionSA is deeply concerned about the ongoing delays in delivering justice and closure for the victims of the Lily Mine tragedy, more than eight years after the mine collapse.
ActionSA is disappointed but unsurprised that despite intensive efforts by civil society, teachers, and political parties, the flawed BELA Bill will be signed into law.
ActionSA welcomes the arrest of Malusi Booi, former DA City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member, in connection with a fraud and tender corruption case on Monday evening in the Eastern Cape.
ActionSA is deeply concerned by the Department of Justice’s apparent failure to support the NPA in its pursuit of state capture investigations and prosecutions.
