# Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says non-compliant spaza shops must remain shut. Hlabisa was speaking at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where an eight-year-old remains in ICU after eating contaminated snacks. The minister said authorities await lab results on the snack packet, stressing collective responsibility in preventing similar incidents. He commended the City […]
# The Black Business Council in the Built Environment is seeking to transform the infrastructure sector. The council’s 2025 Indaba is is ending today with the focus on energy, transport, information and communication technology as well as water. CEO Gregory Mofokeng told the SABC News tackling industry challenges and boosting black business inclusion is paramount. […]
# Public Works minister Dean Macpherson has filed an affidavit opposing the Black Forum South Africa and the Izwi Labantu Forum’s attempt to overturn his appointment of five trustees for the Independent Development Trust. Macpherson argues the challenge relies on the wrong trust deed clause and raises no concerns about the appointees’ competence. He calls […]
# The National Sea Rescue Institute and Stellenbosch University have deepened their partnership to prevent drownings and save lives. Announced at the university’s Emergency Medicine Symposium, the collaboration focuses on research, training, medical oversight, and community outreach. NSRI’s Brett Ayres highlighted the power of combining rescue experience with academic expertise. With drowning a major cause […]
# The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority has rejected claims that proposed firearm regulations will hinder private security firms. The draft amendments, published by Police minister Senzo Mchunu remain open for comment until 25 April. PSiRA clarified that the regulations won’t ban firearms or limit ammunition but aim to enhance oversight. The Authority says it […]
# The Public Servants Association has welcomed the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s decision to withdraw a letter seeking KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s response to anonymous allegations. The complaint accused him of shielding a drug-dealing prison official. Mkhwanazi has dismissed the claims, calling them a smear campaign. PSA’s Reuben Maleka says targeting Mkhwanazi is an […]
# Today marks 24 years since the Ellis Park tragedy in Johannesburg during the Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. Forty-three spectators were killed and 117 injured when overcrowding led to a deadly stampede. A commission led by Judge Bernard Ngoepe found that poor crowd control, corruption, and neglect of local and world […]
# World Wide Industrial and Systems Engineers have raised alarm over South Africa’s fragile trust and oversight in recycled water use. This comes as only four-to-five-percent of wastewater is recycled, with most discharged untreated. Experts say while treated wastewater can safely fill supply gaps, public confidence is low amid outdated infrastructure, cholera outbreaks, and mismanagement. […]
# South African-based engineering and mining contractor Murray and Roberts has confirmed the sale of its global mining businesses following creditor approval of its business rescue plan. Key assets, including Cementation and Terra Nova, will be sold to a consortium led by Differential Capital. Proceeds will settle secured debts and retrenchments, though unsecured creditors may […]
