# The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has voiced deep concern after five Crime Prevention Wardens were injured in a violent attack in Daveyton on Sunday. Armed assailants, reportedly carrying high-caliber weapons including an AK-47, opened fire during a routine patrol. The Committee chairperson Bandile Masuku has stressed the urgent need for better […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has presented its submission on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill to Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance. The Bill underpins the Two Pot Pension Reforms, which have released over 56-billion-rand to 3.5-million workers since September 2024. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says proposals include access to full savings for retrenched […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Government will host a seminar focusing on the role of subnational and regional government in global governance in Sandton today. The event will explore urban challenges including traffic congestion, housing, and flooding, while highlighting climate action, funding models, and digital transformation. Panellists from government and African countries, including Namibia and Mozambique, […]
# Aviation IT solutions provider SITA has launched ‘SITA Connect Fly’, a managed connectivity service designed to modernise airline passenger handling. The system replaces outdated networks, cutting costs, boosting cyber protection and reducing delays. Fully integrated with SITA’s check-in and self-service systems, it enables faster, more reliable boarding and smoother journeys. Airlines worldwide can now […]
# The City of Cape Town has recruited over 700 newly graduated Metro Police officers in crime fighting efforts across 93 wards. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says each ward will receive dedicated officers to strengthen neighbourhood policing and build closer ties with SAPS and community watch groups. He told SABC News the initiative marks a major […]
# US retail giant, Walmart, plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa. The move follows its Growth Summit, which recruited Africa-based suppliers. Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg says Walmart aims to deliver everyday low prices while supporting local suppliers. Van Rensburg says the launch will boost jobs, and digital shopping experiences. He […]
# ActionSA has slammed the Government of National Unity for failing to deliver solutions to South Africa’s unemployment and sluggish economy. Growth dropped to 0.8-percent in the second quarter of 2025, far below Treasury’s 1.9-percent projection. ActionSA’s Matthew George says thousands of jobs are being lost in manufacturing and automotive sectors, while illicit trade drains […]
# The Money Summit at Sandton Convention Centre has brought together finance and investment leaders to assess South Africa’s economic outlook, investment potential, and the future of finance and accounting. Discussions focus on global and local economic risks, geopolitics, slow economic growth, and structural challenges. Government strategies such as Operation Vulindlela alongside efforts to reduce […]
# Soccer: Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has described the crucial qualifier encounter against South Africa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a big game. Chelle said the focus is solely on the match despite the ongoing yellow card controversy surrounding Bafana Bafana, stating that any disciplinary issues are for FIFA to resolve. He insists […]
