# Cabinet has approved the Employment Services Amendment Bill and the National Labour Migration Policy White Paper. This bill will introduce quotas on the employment of foreign nationals in sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and construction. The policy aims to boost local job access and limit undocumented employment. Labour brokers are also expected to face stricter […]
# The South African National Defence Union raised concerns over underfunding and the poor wages of troops. The world marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday. SANDU’s Jeff Dubazani told the SABC that it is unacceptable that South Africa continues its participation in peacekeeping missions around the world, despite defence budget cuts […]
# The City of Tshwane’s Group Financial Services will host an outreach programme in Region 1 to help residents resolve municipal account issues and improve service delivery. This initiative forms part of the metro’s commitment to accessible and responsive customer service. The sessions will cover billing enquiries, meter readings, indigent support, property rates, and payment […]
# South African art has broken yet another record with Vladimir Tretchikoff’s 1955 portrait Lady from the Orient selling for 31.9-million-rand at a Johannesburg auction. The masterpiece captivated bidders with 89 rapid bids, making local history. Internationally, Marlene Dumas’s 1997 painting Miss January also set a new world record for a living female artist, selling for 251.6-million-rand in New […]
# The Nepal government has vowed to protect Mount Everest amid the risks presented by climate change and the growing number of climbers. Last year, eleven tonnes of rubbish and four bodies were cleared from the mountain during a clean-up drive. Nepal does not have rules on how many days climbers must spend acclimatising or […]
# The National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s approval of a curtailment framework is expected to unlock three-thousand-470 megawatts of much-needed grid capacity for wind energy projects in the Western and Eastern Cape. By allowing a controlled curtailment of up to ten-percent, the decision aims to ease congestion, support new renewable investments, and address past […]
# The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz has confirmed its three-day line-up. The star-studded roster includes Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding, South African pianist Thandi Ntuli, Afro-pop sensation Tresor, and the acclaimed Ababhemu Quartet. Celebrating its 26th year, the festival will feature over 50 performers across four stages, with the aim to offer an unforgettable showcase […]
# The DA is in support of the joint ghost employee audit by National Treasury and the Department of Public Service and Administration. The party pushed for this initiative during national budget talks, calling for in-person biometric verification of all public servants. The Department confirmed ghost employees remain a serious, systemic corruption issue. The DA’s […]
# Six more individuals have appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court, Northern Cape, in connection with the alleged corruption linked to the long-delayed Kimberley Mental Hospital project. Among them are former senior officials Motlalepula Elias Selemela and Ruth Palm, both accused of authorising irregular payments. According to NPA regional spokesperson, Mojalefa Senokoatsane, the four co-accused […]
