# The Western Cape’s trade and investment agency, Wesgro, has announced its commitment to supporting local exporters facing new US tariffs. The US has imposed a 31-percent tariff on South African goods, affecting key exports like citrus and wine. In 2024, the US accounted for eight-percent of the province’s exports, totaling 16.2-billion-rand. Wesgro has launched […]
# The DA is scrutinising the Gauteng Health Department’s 2.5-million-rand contract awarded to Modjadji Creations, owned by ANC branch member Nhlake Pricilla Mothobuka. She is apparently also a close friend of Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-RalehokoThe DA’s Jack Bloom says the contract, issued in November 2024, was for nearly eight-thousand-500 golf shirts at 280-rand each. Bloom […]
# Sport, Arts and Culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, in collaboration with the Mpumalanga provincial government will launch the 2025 Freedom Month Programme at Jackson Mthembu Square in Mbombela today. This year’s Freedom Month will focus on progress made since 1994 in building a united nation. It will also reflect on safeguarding democratic gains while addressing […]
# The South African Police Service arrested 13-thousand-949 suspects in the past week. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the arrests stem from intensified operations targeting serious offenses such as murder, attempted murder, and drug-related crimes. Mathe emphasised police commitment to apprehending persons accused of gender-based violence following the arrest of 222 individuals for rape:
# The Western Cape government has announced a 33.2-billion-rand allocation to education for 2025, marking a 5.9-percent increase from the previous year. Education MEC David Maynier announced key initiatives including 322.3-million-rand for the BackOnTrack programme to improve learning outcomes, 2.8-billion-rand for school infrastructure development, and 75-million-rand for the Safe Schools Programme. Additionally, the MEC earmarked […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mariana Mazzucato as a Technical Expert for South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Mazzucato will serve as the Special Presidential Representative focusing on inclusive economic growth, industrialisation, employment, and reduced inequality. Mazzucato will also assist in addressing artificial intelligence, data governance, and innovation for sustainable development. She will also support various […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of Zimbini Hill as chairperson and Raymond Nkado as deputy chairperson of the Independent Development Trust. Hill, formerly the interim chairperson, brings 20 years of executive leadership experience across various sectors. Nkado, former dean of Engineering at Wits University, has held prominent positions […]
# Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has reiterated full support for the national budget, emphasising its benefits in local and foreign investments, boosting economic growth and job creation. Hlabisa also welcomed increased funding for health and education, ensuring the employment of essential personnel like doctors, teachers, and nurses. He says the budget is a […]
# The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has urged the government of national unity to collaborate towards a common vision for South Africa’s advancement. The foundation hosted a legacy business breakfast in Illovo, Gauteng, to provide a platform for executives to discuss business, leadership, and innovation, honoring the late anti apartheid activist’s legacy. Speaking on the sidelines, […]
