# RISE Mzansi Johannesburg mayoral candidate Lukhona Mnguni says he is ready for a constructive but firm relationship with National Treasury to address the city’s fiscal crisis. Speaking at a Henley Business School breakfast on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Mnguni questioned the logic behind green fencing and the city’s decision to transfer only 70-percent […]
# Minister in the Presidency Sindisiwe Chikunga has led a one-kilometre awareness walk in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, amid the launch of the Positive Masculinity Campaign. Under the theme “Real Men and Boys Build, Protect and Transform”, the initiative encourages men and boys to respect women and girls and help prevent gender-based violence and femicide. Mpumalanga Community […]
# Former Safety and Security minister Charles Nqakula says directors-general kept records of decisions taken at weekly security cluster meetings during the apartheid-era prosecutions period. He told the Khampepe Commission the agenda was usually provided at the meeting, and emphasised ministers generally did not keep minutes. He also explains meeting venues were secured against infiltration […]
# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his team will treat today’s CAF Champions League second-leg clash against Angola’s Wiliete SC as a cup final. The teams meet at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria after a goalless first-leg draw. Sundowns must win to reach the group stage, while another goalless draw would force a penalty […]
# Former Safety and Security minister Charles Nqakula has rejected allegations he supported efforts to halt prosecutions for apartheid-era atrocities. He testified before the Khampepe Commission. Nqakula describes claims that he or former president Thabo Mbeki’s administration obstructed justice for Chris Hani and Cradock Four activist Fort Calata as deeply insulting. He recalls the shock […]
# The South African Social Security Agency has rejected a Mail and Guardian report questioning a 30-million-rand communication contract. SASSA says the contract was initiated before acting CEO Themba Matlou took office and was intended to strengthen public communication across all nine provinces. The agency says the campaign helped inform beneficiaries about migrating from SASSA […]
# The Retail Motor Industry Organisation says South Africa’s automotive localisation strategy must extend beyond vehicle manufacturing to include retail and aftermarket businesses. Speaking at South African Auto Week 2026 in Durban, the organisation’s chief executive Ipeleng Mabusela says the sector supports more than 310-thousand jobs across over 23-thousand businesses, contributing an estimated 202-point-6-billion-rand to […]
# The National Treasury has invited public comment on a proposed climate transition planning and disclosure framework for financial institutions. The framework aims to guide banks, insurers and investors in managing climate-related risks and directing funding towards a low-emission, climate-resilient economy. Treasury says the proposals must reflect South Africa’s development priorities, including climate adaptation and […]
# The South African Freight and Logistics Association has launched its Gauteng chapter focused on strengthening industry representation, improving stakeholder engagement and addressing border delays and port bottlenecks. The association has appointed Eric Pillay as regional chairperson. Pillay says the initiative aims to improve cargo movement and support regional economic growth. Safla chairperson Arend du […]
