# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has wrapped up a seven-day visit to the Middle East, securing investment interest in South Africa’s infrastructure sector. Macpherson emphasised the visit’s role in attracting 100-billion-rand in private sector investment. The minister says that he now aims to turn discussions into tangible results, strengthening ties and accelerating […]
# The Commission for Gender Equality in KwaZulu-Natal will host a men’s engagement conference in Umhlanga on Monday to address gender-based violence and promote community-driven solutions. In collaboration with the men’s sector and other stakeholders, the event aims to foster open dialogue, encourage healthy masculinity, and challenge harmful cultural norms. The CGE seeks to strengthen […]
# ActionSA has called on the government of national unity to urgently fill the eight-billion-rand funding gap left by USAID’s withdrawal from South Africa’s healthcare programmes, particularly PEPFAR. The party warns that this shortfall threatens patient care, research, and healthcare jobs. ActionSA urges the government to use available health levies, release NHI grants, and address […]
# The Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court sentenced Mamello Kate Khabo to four years imprisonment for medical aid fraud. She defrauded the Government Employees Medical Scheme of over 400-thousand-rand by admitting her sick daughter to hospital under the name of her surviving child who is covered by the scheme. The sick daughter later died in hospital and […]
# The MK Party has terminated the membership of former Mpumalanga leader Mary Phadi. Reports say she received her termination letter on the red carpet of the Mpumalanga State of the Province Address. The party cited misconduct, including taking the party to court without exhausting internal remedies. MK Party convener Busisiwe Mkhwebane says Phadi is […]
# Gauteng residents have been called to review and submit comments on the proposed Soweto Extension and Cosmo City Junction routes for the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network. Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela approved the public release of the draft report which will be available until 31 March. Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi calls the project a […]
# Germany’s KFW Development Bank has approved a 2.8-billion-rand concessional loan for the City of Cape Town to strengthen its electricity infrastructure and integrate renewable energy. While the loan conditions have not been disclosed, the financial terms are described as favourable and aligned with South Africa’s just energy transition. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says […]
# Sailing: The 35th annual Mykonos offshore regatta between Cape Town and Langebaan on the West Coast starts today with a record-breaking 92 entries, marking the largest keelboat fleet in its history. The two-day event is hosted by the Royal Cape Yacht Club. The event attracts top sailors from South Africa and abroad. Defending champion […]
# Durban Container Terminals will receive over 100 new cargo handling machines this year, including 20 straddle carriers for Pier 2 and nine rubber-tyred gantry cranes for Pier 1. Transnet Port Terminals has invested 3.4-billion-rand in fleet upgrades as the terminals will receive the largest share. According to Transnet, additional equipment, including ship-to-shore cranes and […]
