# Department of Transport whistleblower Esethu Hasane says he fears for his life after exposing alleged irregularities involving millions of rand. The senior official has raised concerns over questionable communications contracts and spending linked to them. The claims are expected to face scrutiny as authorities examine the procurement processes involved. Hasane told the SABC coming […]
# South Africa’s new three-percent inflation target is proving resilient, despite rising global price pressures. According to the South African Reserve Bank, there’s a 78-percent chance inflation will stay within its two to four-percent tolerance band if major shocks are avoided. The bank says better-anchored inflation expectations are helping cushion the economy. Oil remains the […]
# Residents of Matimba Heights Flats in Mamelodi East, Tshwane, are living in unsafe conditions, amid claims of shoddy workmanship. The DA’s Ofentse Madzebatela says windows are falling out, roofs are leaking, and damaged water pipes are affecting homes. The party will table questions in the Gauteng Legislature to establish when a new contractor will […]
# United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, Nelson Muffuh, says the country faces a critical challenge of turning ambitious development plans into real results. Muffuh shared his views with the SABC, saying South Africa has strong foundations on policies, reforms and partnerships, but implementation remains critical. With unemployment at 33.6-percent and economic growth at […]
# The Central Energy Fund is moving ahead with plans to revive Durban’s mothballed Sapref refinery to triple South Africa’s oil refinery capacity. CEO Tshepo Mokoka says redevelopment will happen in three phases, starting with the use of existing infrastructure to import finished fuel products. In the longer term, the plan targets refining capacity of […]
# The International Organisation for Standardisation has verified the environmental benefits of extending mining tyre life instead of replacing tyres prematurely. Last year, 70 mining companies across six regions reportedly prevented 32-thousand-700 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions by avoiding replacement tyres. According to mining tire group, Kal Tire, repair, retreading and tread programmes can reduce […]
# Former Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has told the High Court in Pretoria that renovations to her Bruma home began in 2004, years before the state’s alleged kickback period. She says upgrades continued until 2018. The state alleges about 1.8-million-rand in cash was paid to an interior decorator for furnishings and renovations using proceeds from […]
# The South African Police Service says its latest recruitment intake reflects the racial composition of applicants, rather than the exclusion of any group. SAPS received nearly 1.05-million applications, with African majority applicants. The Service says candidates underwent driver’s licence, psychometric, fitness, medical and integrity checks. SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe is urging White, Indian and […]
# Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie is calling on the South African Police Service to release a full demographic breakdown of its latest recruitment intake. McKenzie wants figures by race, province and gender, as well as the selection criteria. His comments follow Sunday’s National Commemoration Day at the Union Buildings, where president Cyril Ramaphosa honoured […]
