Impact On POV: Bet on Better

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has assured residents that the city's financial challenges will not lead to a full-scale collapse in service delivery. His comments come after National Treasury withheld nearly R4 billion in the city's equitable share grant, raising concerns over its ability to meet financial obligations. Phemelo spoke to…

The Health Ombud has found no evidence that workplace bullying, victimisation or poor working conditions directly caused the deaths of six healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal. However, the investigation uncovered serious systemic problems in the province's public health sector, including staff shortages, excessive workloads, ageing infrastructure and inadequate employee support. Health…

The Faraday Taxi Association has suspended foreign national taxi drivers and operators from working until further notice, citing safety concerns following recent protests linked to immigration. The decision comes as the association continues to grapple with taxi-related violence and operational challenges. Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela joined Phemelo to discuss…

The Public Protector has found that the City of Cape Town failed to provide adequate basic services to residents of Langa Flats and parts of Khayelitsha, citing problems including deteriorating sewer infrastructure, poor refuse collection and delays in repairing roads and water leaks. The findings, following a four-year investigation, direct…

A new South African Human Rights Commission report has found that sexual violence in schools is a widespread and systemic crisis, with thousands of child abuse and sexual offence cases reported each year. The Commission says learners' rights to safety and education continue to be undermined, calling for stronger measures…