Morning Fix: DA billboard mocks Lesufi’s ‘hotel shower’ | Labour secures pension and severance gains

2026-03-04 - 06:43

In today’s morning fix, we dive into the giggles and cheers from the unveiling of the DA’s billboard of Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi in a shower on Stormvoël Road in Pretoria. Meanwhile, motorists passing the DA briefing hooted in support. But others shouted “fix the road”. DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga said the billboard was inspired by the kind of tone-deaf government that people didn’t need. CONTINUE READING: DA billboard mocks Lesufi’s ‘hotel shower’ Labour secures pension and severance gains Picture: Gallo Images Stringent labour law amendments that caused tension between the government and labour have been moderated to please workers. In addition, there is an additional provision that employers who make late pension payments to their pension funds would pay interest. The department of employment and labour is considering public views before finalising the previous agreements. After that, the legislation can go to parliament. CONTINUE READING: Labour secures pension and severance gains Tshwane awaits CFO misconduct hearing A general view of the City of Tshwane council chambers. Picture: Gallo Images / Deaan Viver Tensions in Tshwane are expected to come to the boil this week after last week’s chaotic council meeting. At that meeting, two political parties walked out. This week, the city was waiting to hear when a special meeting will be held regarding allegations of misconduct facing Tshwane’s chief financial officer (CFO) Gareth Mnisi. Two parties wrote to the council demanding action. CONTINUE READING: Tshwane awaits CFO misconduct hearing Visa fraud probe sparks immigration reform push CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 16: Dr. Leon Schreiber (Home Affairs Minister) undertake an oversight visit to the Cape Town Department of Home Affairs and Refugee Reception Office in Epping on July 16, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. Dr Leon Schreiber received an update on the functionality of the home affairs services for citizens and for refugees and asylum seekers and also conducted a site inspection of the centre. (Photo by Gallo Images/ER Lombard) The release of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) interim report on allegations of permit and visa irregularities and findings of malfeasance within the department of home affairs is a defining moment for the integrity of South Africa’s immigration system. While investigations of this nature are often politically sensitive, their implications extend far beyond internal governance. CONTINUE READING: Visa fraud probe sparks immigration reform push Global rugby season: ‘We need it, but there are challenges’ AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – SEPTEMBER 06: The All Blacks perform the haka before The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Eden Park on September 06, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says that sacrifices will have to be made from all rugby unions across the world if a global season is to become a reality. Ever since South Africa’s four major unions moved north it has become increasingly difficult for the country’s franchises to play their best players regularly in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Moreover, there have been difficulties in enforcing resting protocols for Springbok players who now play year-round. CONTINUE READING: Global rugby season: ‘We need it, but there are challenges’