# As part of his working visit to Argentina, minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has secured key agreements aimed at strengthening South Africa’s response to the foot and mouth disease, and safeguarding the future of the livestock sector. South Africa has already secured and distributed 2.5 million doses of FMD vaccines. Steenhuisen says the immediate […]
# The Free Market Foundation is warning that domestic policy choices are undermining investor confidence. It highlights the Employment Equity Act and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act as policies that are creating regulatory uncertainty and limiting business flexibility. The foundation says when businesses are subject to shifting policies, rigid compliance requirements, and expanding obligations, […]
# Roadrunning: The City of Cape Town announced parking restrictions and road closures ahead of next month’s Cape Town Marathon. The mayoral committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith says a fully car-free route is required as part of the race’s bid to join the World Marathon Majors. He says key areas, including the […]
# The MK Party is calling for urgent government action to address what it describes as a growing autism education crisis in South Africa. It says many children with autism are not receiving adequate support, specialised schooling, or properly trained educators. The party’s Nhlamulo Ndhlela is urging the state to expand inclusive education services, improve […]
# Sakeliga has welcomed an order by the High Court in Pretoria yesterday, setting strict deadlines for government’s foot and mouth disease vaccine plan. Anton Meijer of the organisation says the ruling strengthens farmers’ legal challenge and pressures the government to allow private vaccine measures and improve disease control urgently:
# A development economist from ESG Analytics, Sifiso Skenjana is calling for urgent reform of South Africa’s fuel price structure, warning that the current system places a heavy burden on consumers. He says taxes, levies, and distribution costs make up a large share of fuel prices, worsening the impact of global oil volatility. He argues […]
# North-West University professor Raymond Parsons says South Africa can manage the global fuel price shock without losing fiscal credibility. He argues targeted relief measures, supported by higher-than-expected revenue and spending reviews, can cushion households while keeping public finances stable. Parsons warns global oil volatility will continue to pressure fuel prices, but says careful policy […]
# Johannesburg councillors and business owners are meeting to address rising crime levels in the central business district. The city has seen a series of kidnappings and killings, including a Freedom Day shootout that left three people dead. Authorities suspect ongoing turf wars are driving the violence, which they say occurs weekly. Many shops in […]
# The Congress of South African Students demand urgent action over a 1.6-billion-rand textbook tender, calling for a full investigation and suspension of basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube. Party spokesperson Bongani Mpungose says irregularities in the awarding process need to be investigated and calls for procurement reforms and broad-based Black economic empowerment compliance checks. He […]
