Sunday round-up: E-toll debate postponed, SAPO takes on couriers and SA’s plastic pollution plan
Have you seen this week’s trending stories? Catch up by watching a video on whether or not the post office is infringing on our freedom of choice, expression, privacy and dignity; and read about the environment minister’s vision for tackling plastic pollution in South Africa.
Watch: The post office wants to take away your freedom of choice, says lawyer
Courier companies are unhappy about the South African Post Office’s attempts to block free market competition. Journalist Izak du Plessis chats to PostNet legal representative Anton Roets about the matter.
Read the article and find the video on North Coast Courier.
Parliament cancels e-tolls debate as Mbalula sets a new date for final decision
With Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula promising to deliver a much-awaited decision on the future of the Gauteng freeway improvement project (e-tolls) this month, parliament has postponed a debate on the matter. The debate was set to take place on Thursday.
Read more on Boksburg Advertiser.
Environment minister addresses plastic pollution in budget speech
According to Minister Barbara Creecy, all plastic carrier bags are required to be made from 50% recycled content by 2023.
Read more on Highway Mail.
155kg of drugs seized at border
A Mozambican national appeared in the Komatipoort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after he was arrested at the Lebombo Border Post. It is reported that a routine inspection uncovered over 155 kilograms of drugs in his bakkie.
Read more on Lowvelder.
Voter registration weekend set for July
The Independent Electoral Commission has announced that voter registration for the upcoming local government elections will take place on July 17 and 18.
Read more on Kempton Express.
Pharmacy group confirms readiness for Covid-19 vaccination roll-out
Pfizer stock has been allocated to the group as it has the necessary infrastructure to manage its extreme handling conditions.
Read more on Heidelberg/Nigel Heraut.
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