# RISE Mzansi has called for Transport minister Barbara Creecy to appear before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport to explain the appointment of John Lamola as South African Airway’s Group CEO. RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana cites concerns over alleged political interference involving deputy president Paul Mashatile, and the ANC deployment committee. He calls for transparency […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety will visit Sunnyside Police Station in Tshwane today as part of its efforts to address underperforming police stations. According to the committee, the station serving an area with high crime rate, is among 40 struggling stations in Gauteng. The visit aims to assess operational challenges, […]
# The South African Weather Service has declare a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in the City of Tshwane this afternoon. The City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department has urged residents to stay cautious with expected impacts including flooding, large hail, lightning strikes, and traffic disruptions. Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid […]
# Summit Africa has launched its second private equity fund, with a 368-million-rand anchor investment from British International Investment. The fund targets small and medium-sized enterprises in financial services, information and communication technology, and food security. British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp says the fund aims to boost financial inclusion, job creation, and diversity across […]
# The Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa says the country generates millions of tonnes of uncollected waste annually, missing a key opportunity to convert waste into energy. According to Redisa, waste-to-energy plants could generate 100 MeggaWatts per two-million tonnes of waste collected. The organisation says with 37-percent of households lacking waste collection, […]
# Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index reveals that 90-percent of South African small businesses have adopted digital payments, driving efficiency, security, and business credibility. The report highlights that 79-percent plan to expand digital capabilities, while 62-percent focus on sustainability. The report revealed that SMEs see key benefits in seamless supplier payments, multi-channel transactions, and faster revenue […]
# Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has congratulated John Lamola on his appointment as Group CEO of South African Airways. Creecy outlined the selection process, including ranking candidates based on interviews and competency tests. Creecy says the appointment comes after consultation with president Cyril Ramaphosa and deputy president Paul Mashatile. The minister says Lamola was […]
# ActionSA has expressed deep concern over disturbing findings from a Parliamentary oversight visit to correctional facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. The report highlights rampant drug activity, poor security, and wasteful spending of taxpayer money. ActionSA’s Dereleen James has criticised Correctional Services minister Pieter Groenewald for his absence during these crucial visits, demanding he witnesses the situation […]
# Build One South Africa has warned of nationwide protests if Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi fails to release the National Register for Sexual Offenders. After two-years of campaigning and nearly 20-thousand signatures, BOSA demands transparency to protect communities from sexual predators. Acting spokesperson Roger Solomons stresses the need for action against gender-based violence, urging South […]
