# The South African Petroleum Retailers Association welcomes the fuel levy relief for South African motorists as the festive season approaches. SAPRA’s Khwezi Makhathini says the reduction will ease pressure on household budgets already strained by high living costs and provide relief for motorists planning long-distance travel. He says lower fuel prices will also benefit […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health urges communities to guard against lead exposure during International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from 18 to 24 October. Lead exposure through dust, paint and toys poses serious risks, especially for children and pregnant women, affecting brain development and growth. Spokesperson Steve Mabona says the department conducts awareness campaigns at […]
# Media houses and civil society have won access to the trial of former State Security Agency officials Thulani Dlomo and Patrick Mshothola, accused of misappropriating 12-million-rand in SSA funds. The High Court in Pretoria had on 14 October ordered restrictions on public access, including closed proceedings. Three trial days proceeded without media. Judge Mashudu […]
# The University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape has dismissed vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu two days before his planned exit. He resigned last month. The institution’s council says in a communiqué Buhlungu was found guilty of two counts of misconduct for unauthorised executive appointments and statements that brought the university into disrepute, plus insubordination. […]
# The Western Cape government has opened applications for the next phase of the Growth Opportunity Coalitions Programme, funding industry-led partnerships from 2026 to 2029 to drive growth and jobs. Support includes industry coordination, competitiveness projects, market development, export promotion and investment mobilisation across sectors like manufacturing, clothing, green manufacturing, cosmetics, film and cannabis. MEC […]
# Action Society warns that allocations in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement risk being lip service unless government publishes a costed implementation plan related to gender-based violence and femicide. In the budget, minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana committed an additional 5.1-billion-rand to combat GBVF in the country. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez says that while […]
# Agricultural union TLU SA says it regrets the establishment of a new Red Meat Forum by Vrystaat Landbou. Spokesperson Zelda Brits says a parallel structure recruiting producers nationally could create uncertainty and weaken the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation. Brits says producers should support commodity organisations, hold leaders accountable and drive change from within, rather […]
# ActionSA has called for fuel levy relief and action against the illicit economy. The party’s Matthew George calls on Finance minister Enoch Godongwana to cut the fuel levy, as fuel hikes raise food and basic goods prices. He says with the South African Revenue Service collecting above target, government can afford relief. He says […]
# The Department of Employment and Labour is holding work-seeker registration activities in Soweto, Gauteng, this week. The drive takes place today at Uncle Tom’s Hall and tomorrow at Bapedi Hall. Department spokesperson Teboho Thejane says they aim to encourage unemployed people and those seeking alternative employment to register on its Public Employment Services system […]
