# The Free Market Foundation has criticised the draft Business Licensing Bill, calling it unconstitutional and damaging to South Africa’s economy. The bill aims to amend the Business Act of 1991 and introduce a modern, efficient licensing framework that, amongst other things, boosts economic growth and improves regulatory efficiency. The Free Market Foundation’s Martin van Staden […]
# The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, with SAPS Bronkhorstpruit, have arrested the second suspect in the Bronkhorstpruit tavern shooting of 5 October, which left five people dead. Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili says he was arrested in Zithobeni with an unlicensed firearm. He joins the first suspect, Xlani Musawenkosi Xulu, who was arrested on […]
# The DA in the Western Cape says the provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s 2024/25 annual report provides clear evidence that clean governance and disciplined expenditure translate into real economic gains. The department secured another clean audit, spending 98.8-percent of its 501-million-rand budget, and achieving nearly 90-percent of its performance indicators. The DA’s […]
# The agricultural organisation TLU SA has launched its Plant for the Future project. This is a project aimed at involving the youth in the agricultural sector and encouraging them to consider agriculture as a career. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl says by connecting the youth to the agricultural industry, they hope not only to spark […]
# Western Cape MEC of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, in partnership with FNB, handed over 70 title deeds to financially distressed homeowners on Monday. This is under FNB’s housing subsidy initiative. The initiative aims to assist financially distressed homeowners by utilising approved housing subsidies to settle outstanding loan amounts, enabling the cancellation of bonds and the issuance of title […]
# AfriForum’s Pretoria branches made a significant impact through their #OnsDorp campaign in September and October. This is through cutting grass, removing more than one-thousand bags of rubbish, repairing potholes, painting road lines, and collecting 63 tonnes of recyclables. AfriForum’s Arno Roodt says branch members also enhanced community safety with patrols, security installations, and fire […]
# The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute will write an open letter to the Bill Gates Foundation. The letter, endorsed by more than 600 African faith leaders, is calling for reparations for the damage caused by the industrial agriculture models the foundation promotes and funds across Africa. Community activist, Wiedaad Davids, says the letter […]
# Stellenbosch University has revealed a prestigious lineup of this year’s honorary doctorate recipients. Each year, the university confers honorary doctorates upon extraordinary individuals who have excelled in their fields, demonstrating a legacy of commitment and vision that inspires future generations. This year’s recipients are Nobel Laureate and internationally acclaimed author, professor Abdulrazak Gurnah, disaster management […]
# South African author, book coach, and professional speaker, Kim Vermaak, has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Woman of Stature Awards South Africa. Now in its 11th year, the awards celebrate and honour exceptional women who are making a significant impact across various sectors. Vermaak has been recognised for her remarkable contributions to publishing […]
