# The Institute of Race Relations will this week promote its Blueprint for Growth as an alternative to reverse the investment drought in South Africa. IRR campaign manager, Makone Maja, says they will investigate the damaging effects of policies such as Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, employment equity quotas, and property rights uncertainty on South Africa’s […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile will deliver the keynote address at the Public Works and Infrastructure MinMEC sitting at Eastcape Training Centre in Gqeberha today. Mashatile will speak on the role of infrastructure in boosting the economy and job creation. The forum brings together national and provincial leaders to review progress, align policies, and strengthen […]
# South Africa has submitted three public dossiers to the UN Security Council today, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The submissions outline alleged incitement by Israeli officials, acts of genocide, and the use of starvation and aid weaponisation. This complement South Africa’s ongoing International Court of Justice case and follow a UN […]
# Parliament Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to work with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to clarify laws governing kings and queens and ensure consistent support. Meeting the Forum for South African Majesties, the committee acknowledged concerns over land, underdevelopment, infrastructure, and budget constraints. Committee chairperson […]
# Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala will remain behind bars after the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng denied him bail. Matlala is accused of orchestrating a 2023 hit on his ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane. He faces attempted murder, corruption, and money laundering charges alongside his wife and three others. Magistrate Syta Prinsloo ruled Matlala a […]
# The DA in Gauteng has expressed concern over malfunctioning air quality monitoring stations putting residents’ health at risk. Only 13 of 31 stations are fully operational, while eight require between 500-thousand and 800-thousand-rand per quarter for repairs. The DA’s Leanne de Jager says ten stations have been dormant since 2015 as the department’s budget […]
# The South African Human Rights Commission has confirmed employing a foreign national in a senior management role, following public outrage. Of 16 senior managers, one is a foreigner, while seven of 169 staff are foreign nationals. The commission has disputed claims that most of its workforce are foreigners stating it as false and part […]
# National Treasury acting chief data analytics officer, Ayanda Hlatshwayo, has told Parliament they are using a methodology linking biometric and photo data with the Home Affairs Department to flag officials without valid ID numbers. Hlatshwayo says the system cross-references anomalies in salary and administrative datasets, including bank accounts. She confirmed that preliminary checks are […]
# The National Assembly has recommended Moipone Malefane and Natalie Skeepers to serve on the Media Development and Diversity Agency board. Malefane is an award-winning journalist and founder of Vutivi Business News, while Skeepers brings corporate governance and financial expertise. The appointments follow vacancies due to a resignation and term expiry. The agency promotes media […]
