# Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips says the state-owned logistics company is tightening procurement controls to stop overpaying for goods and services. Speaking at the SAPICS 2026 conference in Cape Town, Phillips said seven companies have been blacklisted and several employees dismissed over corruption. She says Transnet will only pay market-related prices as it implements […]
# Police Crime Intelligence officer Ismail Dawood has handed himself over at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg. He faces charges of alleged extortion involving more than 350-thousand-rand, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and intimidation. Dawood initially reported to the Sandton police station yesterday before being redirected. Investigators say a paperwork error caused […]
# A new study has found that climate shocks are placing growing pressure on South Africa’s agri-processing sector, threatening food security, jobs and economic growth. According to a group of academic researchers, businesses are battling water shortages, rising temperatures and disrupted raw material supplies. While some have adopted water-saving and energy-efficient measures, many lack funding […]
# South African consumers are seeing lower prices for fresh produce, with fruit prices falling by 8.5-percent year-on-year in May. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Household Affordability Index shows orange prices dropped 21-percent month-on-month, along with bananas and avocados. Agricultural Business Chamber chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says strong harvests of fruits, vegetables and grains […]
# The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will host an Essential Oils Conference in Pretoria this week to boost South Africa’s competitiveness in the fast-growing global market. The two-day event brings together producers, exporters, investors and researchers to explore opportunities in natural and sustainable products. The Government says South Africa’s rich biodiversity offers strong […]
# Controverisal businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused have individually pleaded note guilty in the High Court in Johannesburg. They face 25 charges, including eleven of attempted murder linked to alleged attacks on media personality Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni and DJ Vettys between 2022 and 2024. Judge Cassim Moosa ruled the trial will […]
# AfriForum is ready to challenge the renaming of Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape to Robert Sobukwe Town at the High Court in Pretoria. The Sport, Arts and Culture Department and the South African Geographical Names Board intend to oppose the application. AfriForum’s Alana Bailey argues the name change is unconstitutional and fails to protect […]
# Police say the state has a strong case against businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused at the High Court in Johannesburg. They face eleven counts of attempted murder linked to three separate shootings. Present in court was media personality Tebogo Thobejane who survived an assasination attempt alongside her 18-year-old friend on the N1 […]
# The defence representing Witness K has urged the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court not to reveal her identity, arguing she testified in camera before the Madlanga commission. The state says her identity must be confirmed, claiming it cannot verify she is the same witness. The inspector of the Johannesburg Metro Police’s VIP protection unit appeared alongside […]
