Gauteng Teacher Assistants Go Unpaid in June Due to Verification Delays
At least 8,000 teacher assistants in Gauteng were not paid their June salaries due to verification delays managed by the National Department of Basic Education, reports EWN. The assistants were recruited on 1 June as part of the provincial government's plan to create job opportunities for previously unemployed youths and assist overburdened teachers in Gauteng's public schools. The provincial education department has apologised and assured that all affected individuals would be paid by the end of July.
OR Tambo Airport Hit by Security Checkpoint Delays
Changes at security checkpoints at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport caused long queues, reports TimesLIVE. The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) confirmed "operational disruptions" and said it was working to restore normal service levels. Acsa said that domestic operations had largely stabilised by late afternoon and additional staff had been deployed to assist international travellers. Passengers are advised to arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international departures to avoid delays. Other airports remain unaffected.
City of Ekurhuleni Auditor Shot Dead
A senior auditor in the City of Ekurhuleni, Mpho Mafole, was shot and killed while driving on the R23 highway in Kempton Park, reports EWN. Mafole, who headed the city's forensic audits unit, was attacked by unknown suspects. The motive for the shooting is still unclear, and police have launched a murder investigation.
