# AfriForum is urging the Auditor-General and the Special Investigation Unit to expand their investigation into several water boards to include all seven of the country’s water boards. This follows recent revelations that senior members of water boards pocket millions of rands in board fees, in some cases as much as 100-thousand-rand per meeting. AfriForum’s Lambert […]
# Producers Babylonstoren, DE Rustica Estate, and Mardouw Investments were some of the big winners of the 2025 SA Olive Awards held in Wellington, Western Cape. The awards shine a spotlight on the producers who dedicate themselves to crafting premium oils that rival the best in the world. A panel of expert tasters certified oils and […]
# In commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day, The UnLearning Children Foundation will host a candle lighting ceremony on Johannesburg’s Nelson Mandela Bridge this evening. According to the World Health Organisation, suicide is a major public health challenge, claiming the lives of more than 720-thousand people every year. The foundation’s chairperson, Zanele Njapha, says the event […]
# The City of Cape has launched its first vehicle licensing renewal drive-through facility in Brackenfell. The drive-through will operate Mondays to Fridays from 11:30am to 19:30pm and on Saturdays from 11:00am to 14:30pm. Mayoral committee member for Finance, Siseko Mbandezi, says initial tests indicate that a renewal process in the drive-through could take a motorist […]
# The DA in Gauteng will launch its Heritage Month Campaign at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, tomorrow. The party’s Kingsol Chabalala says the campaign aims to highlight how preserving heritage sites is vital for job creation, fighting corruption, protecting infrastructure, and improving services. He adds that they will also engage business owners and residents […]
# Action Society says the continued postponement of court cases due to investigative, forensic and prosecuting capacity challenges is concerning. In one case, Joshlin Marthinus was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in the Western Cape. On 27 August, the matter appeared before the Atlantis Regional Court but was postponed to 11 September for a pre-trial conference. […]
# The City of Tshwane says the Tshwane Investment Summit will unlock the metro’s economic potential. The summit will be held today under the theme, Tshwane Rising. The metro aims to secure five-billion-rand in investments at the landmark event. Mayoral committee member for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Sarah Mabotsa, says the focus of the […]
# Government says Walmart’s investment in South Africa is an expression of confidence, and underscores a strong belief in the country’s economic trajectory. The US retail giant plans to open its first branded stores in the country later this year. Their stores will offer fresh groceries, household essentials, clothing and technology, adding emphasis on sourcing […]
# The agriculture organisation TLU SA says that without the protection of property rights, there can be no economic stability, no investment growth, and no future for agriculture or job security. The Ad Hoc Group for the Protection of Property Rights hosted the Property Rights Conference in Pretoria on Tuesday. It was held under the theme, […]
