Thursday, 27 August 2026

National Assembly Speaker Toko Didiza survived the EFF’s no-confidence motion, with 282 MPs voting against her removal and 101 supporting it after GNU parties defended her.

The Police Portfolio Committee proposed a rescue plan for the failing 101 emergency line, including replacing equipment, introducing live location and digital mapping, and addressing understaffing.

Living Through Learning uses African storytelling, puppetry, dance and mobile libraries to improve literacy at under-resourced schools; its programmes currently reach 10 schools and seek further funding.

South Africa is not yet ready to recognise blockchain-based carbon credits for tax purposes, as legislation and local methodologies still lag despite improved transparency and traceability.

Honor South Africa, currently ranked second, aims to become the country’s biggest smartphone brand by 2028, offering devices from below R2,000 to its Magic V6 foldable range.