# Labour federation COSATU has applauded Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision not to raise VAT. This follows legal action by the DA and EFF. COSATU’s Matthew Parks says keeping VAT at 15-percent will ease pressure on the working class, and calls for a review of expenditure plans:
# The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in partnership with Use-It Waste Beneficiation and Key Bricks, has unveiled a cost-effective building block made from 70-percent recycled construction waste and glass. Demonstrated in Kwa-Zulu-Natal, the interlocking, recyclable bricks need no cement and simplify construction. The innovation aims to cut housing costs, reduce illegal dumping, and […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has appointed a senior counsel to assess the prospects of appealing the controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso judgment. Citing the case’s complexity and public impact, the NPA’s internal team is reviewing trial transcripts and key rulings. The state can only appeal acquittals in terms of Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure […]
# Telkom says the 45th Southern African Telecommunications Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg, is combining a spotlighted broadband expansion, AI integration, and emerging technologies to build a connected, inclusive society. Industry leaders and stakeholders are exploring how digital infrastructure can bridge connectivity gaps across the region. Speaking on the sidelines, Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong says […]
# South Africa and the US will begin bilateral talks this week following strained relations and US-imposed tariffs. According to Business Day, Trade , Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau is expected to lead the South African delegation as government aims to reset ties and explore a new trade pact with its second-largest partner. Meanwhile, […]
# AfriForum has filed a Promotion of Access to Information Act request to the Correctional Services Department, seeking transparency on risk assessments linked to proposed Private Security Industry Regulation Act changes. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says amendments could restrict private security powers in prisons. Broodryk warns of major safety risks. He terms the changes as dangerous […]
# South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago says the G20 must prioritise key global issues and streamline decision-making to regain relevance. Speaking in Washington at The Brookings’ Global Economy and Development programme, Kganyago highlighted the G20’s potential to tackle emerging challenges and promote sustainable growth. He emphasised that better processes are essential for the […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has raised alarm over 12 violent attacks on social workers in the past year. These include hijackings, armed robberies, and assaults, mostly in high-risk areas like Khayelitsha and Gugulethu. The DA’s Wendy Kaizer-Philander is calling for urgent intervention, including a dedicated police task team. She warns that the […]
# The Unisa Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, in partnership with the Miriam Makeba Foundation, will host the Third Annual Miriam Makeba Memorial Lecture at Unisa’s main campus in Tshwane today. The event, themed “Aluta Continua,” marks 30 years since South Africa’s 1994 political settlement and will honour Makeba’s legacy. Speakers […]
