# The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire has announced that contactless payments will launch on the N1-N4 route in the fourth quarter of 2025. The N1 connects Tshwane to Bela-Bela, while the N4 stretches to the Botswana Border. The upgrade aims to boost security and streamline toll operations through real-time transactions. Tap-and-pay cards, smartphones, smartwatches, Apple […]
# South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services has confirmed that eight airports now have approved Instrument Flight Procedures, critical for safe landings in poor visibility. Three airports – Richards Bay, Upington, and Bloemfontein – remain restricted to clear-weather operations. The body has pledged urgent maintenance at these sites and confirmed the recruitment of ten […]
# The Home Affairs Department has dismissed six officials for fraud and corruption, bringing the total to 33 since July 2024. Six others received final written warnings, eight officials have been jailed, and 19 face prosecution. This follows the launch of the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum. Minister Leon Schreiber has vowed to root […]
# Human Settlements minister, Thembi Simelane, is set to reveal the findings of the National Home Builders Regulatory Council’s investigation into the 2024 George building collapse. The tragedy claimed 34 lives and left many injured. Simelane had earlier promised to update the nation once the report was finalised. The report will shed light on the […]
# The eight Business 20 South Africa task forces are set to finalise their policy recommendations by September ahead of the G20 Summit in November. Co-led by global business leaders, the task forces focus on inclusive growth and global cooperation. The task forces will submit evidence-based proposals on trade, energy, and digital inclusion, driving African […]
# The DA in Tshwane has condemned the decision to move the Group Audit and Risk department to the mayor’s office. Previously independent, the GAR handled internal audits, risk management, and anti-corruption probes. The DA’s Dana Wannenburg, warns this shift undermines accountability, allowing political interference in nearly one-thousand investigations. He demands the department’s independence be […]
# The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation will call for proposals to deploy large-scale hydrogen projects, as part of its Decadal Plan to 2032. Speaking at the second Hydrogen and Fuel Cell conference, acting chief director Mandy Mlilo said the government aims to support public-private research and development collaboration. Mlilo says over 1.4-billion-rand already invested […]
# The DA has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act application to force Transport minister Barbara Creecy to release critical reports on air traffic safety and Airports Company failures. The DA’s Chris Hunsinger says Creecy is hiding key details from Parliament, including a jet-fuel crisis report and board meeting minutes. He calls for […]
# Eskom has launched its Winter Safety Campaign in Ivory Park, Gauteng, to raise awareness about the safe use of electricity as winter approaches. The campaign aims to address transformer overloads, illegal connections, and meter tampering, which pose risks to lives and property. Eskom is educating the public on energy efficiency, tariff changes, and infrastructure […]
