# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has declared solidarity with ten South Africans aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest civilian maritime effort to challenge the blockade on Gaza. The federation praised international worker solidarity, saluting Italian unions for threatening to shut down Europe if the flotilla is attacked. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says […]
# International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says the beneficiation and value addition of critical minerals must underpin a more sustainable and inclusive growth model. Speaking at the B20 Summit in Sandton, Lamola stressed that South Africa can no longer rely on extractive supply chains of the past. He urged investment in localisation, and technology transfer […]
# South African National Parks says inclusivity and partnerships are vital to achieving its Vision 2040. Speaking at the annual indaba in the Eastern Cape, CEO Hapiloe Sello said collaboration with stakeholders is critical to success. SANParks has formalised agreements with provincial parks agencies in Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape, while projects are already underway […]
# Childline South Africa has expressed concern over rising cases of minors falling pregnant. The Eastern Cape government revealed that between April and July, more than 100 children aged ten to 14, and nearly five-thousand teenagers, have given birth. Police have opened cases against adults accused of impregnating minors. National Childline executive officer Dumisile Cele […]
# Diageo South Africa has welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s amended Liquor Product Act regulations, lowering the minimum Alcohol by Volume for spirits from 43-percent to 40-percent. Corporate Relations director Sibani Mngadi said the change reduces excise tax by about seven-rand per 750-millilitre bottle, easing costs for producers and consumers. Mngadi says the amendment aligns […]
# Soccer: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced major progress in implementing Video Assistant Referee technology in South African soccer and pledged 82-million-rand of its current budget to make it a reality. Working with the South African Football Association and the Premier Soccer League, milestones include issuing a Request for Proposals and […]
# The Business 20 South Africa Summit is hosting its mid-term conference ahead of the G20 Presidency. Today, the B20 hands over policy recommendations addressing trade, finance, digital transformation, energy, food security, and industrial innovation. The roadmap includes Key Performance Indicators, case studies, and actionable playbooks. B20 Trade and Investment taskforce chairperson, Busisiwe Mabuza told […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police have confirmed the deaths of two trainee candidates during its recruitment and selection programme. Marvellous Michael Nyambi, died last Friday after collapsing from heat exhaustion at Ruimsig Stadium. Zwelethu Tekete, died on Monday despite CPR attempts after being found unresponsive. Metro police spokesperson Xolani Fihla extended condolences to their families, […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says his upcoming US trip coincides with the United Nations General Assembly, where engagements will focus on trade and tariffs. Speaking to SABC News on the sidelines at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation dialogue, Lamola stressed that while talks with US stakeholders continue, South Africa must prepare for […]
