# Former President Kgalema Motlanthe has cautioned against labeling informal trading, such as spaza shops, as entrepreneurship, arguing they do not provide sustainable employment. Speaking at the University of Johannesburg, Motlanthe stressed that economic policies promoting self-employment overlook the need for industrialisation, infrastructure, and stable job structures. He emphasised that true economic growth requires long-term […]
# Consulting Engineers South Africa is hosting its Infrastructure Indaba in Johannesburg, emphasising sustainable development. CESA president David Leukes, highlighted the need for smart, resilient solutions as government commits one-trillion-rand to infrastructure. Meanwhile, Public Works and Infractructure minister Dean Macpherson outlined key reforms, including releasing state-owned properties for private investment and combating corruption. He said […]
# Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has urged South Africa to repair its strained relationship with the US and strengthen ties with the European Union. He was speaking at the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday, where he received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy, recognising his leadership in stabilising government during his 2008-2009 presidency, and his ongoing […]
# Grain SA introduced Richard Krige as its new chairperson during the 2025 Congress, with Danie Minnaar and Jeremia Mathebula as vice-chairpersons. Outgoing chairperson Derek Mathews highlighted the sector’s resilience amid economic and climate challenges. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen assured government support, addressing climate change, rural safety, and land reform concerns. Global expert Paul Temple […]
# The DA says Gauteng’s budget is under pressure due to e-Toll debt and overdue invoices. The DA’s Ruhan Robinson slammed MEC Lebogang Maile for excluding the party from budget consultations. Robinson claims that despite a 171-billion-rand budget, the Health Department faces a 7.3-billion-rand deficit, as many service providers remain unpaid. He said the DA […]
# The National Playwright Competition has named four finalists who could see their work staged at the 2025 National Arts Festival. Thozama Busakwe, Lwando Sindaphi, Naledi Malotana, and Campbell Meas will each receive five-thousand-rand and mentorship to refine their scripts. The competition, which supports emerging playwrights, allows writing in any language. The final winner will […]
# Dutch King Willem-Alexander has addressed human rights concerns during his state visit to Kenya, amid growing allegations of abuses. This visit comes despite over 20-thousand Kenyans signed a petition urging the visit’s cancellation, citing arrests of critics and state-linked abductions and over 300 appeals to cancel. Speaking in Nairobi, he emphasised the importance of […]
# The South African Local Government Association warns that Eskom’s electricity tariff hikes could lead to increased illegal connections. The National Energy Regulator approved a 12.74-percent increase for direct customers from 1 April and an 11.32-percent hike for municipalities from 1 July. SALGA’s Head of Energy, Nhlanhla Ngidi, says struggling consumers may resort to unsafe, […]
# Gauteng Provincial Legislature speaker Morakane Mosupyoe will host a delegation from the Consul General of China in Johannesburg today in a partnership to assist disadvantaged students. Mosupyoe says the initiative aims to strengthen international education partnerships. The initiative has cleared historical student debt at various institutions, ensuring continued studies. She emphasised that this collaboration aligns […]
