# Sport, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie led the Business Networking Nexus during South Africa Focus Week 2025 in Singapore. The event featured South African wines and performances by Jonathan Rubain and Jodi Jantjies. Joined by International Relations and Cooperation deputy minister Thandi Moraka, McKenzie promoted trade partnerships, cultural diplomacy, and bilateral relations. The […]
# The South African Abalone Export Council is targeting the European market to diversify exports. CEO Rhomona Gounden is representing the sector at the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany, alongside 30 South African companies. The fair concluding today provides a platform to educate European consumers about abalone, a premium seafood largely […]
# The South African National Taxi Council and the Metered Taxi and E-Hailing Association have started working with Bolt, Teksi Ride, and Shuma Ride following new government regulations legalising e-hailing. The meeting focused on driver and passenger safety, including panic buttons, and enterprise development. Santaco spokesperson Mmatshikhidi Phala says all parties committed to collaboration, establishing […]
# Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has extended the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit until 28 May 2027, benefiting around 180-thousand holders in South Africa. The extension protects holders from deportation, allows entry and exit under conditions, and simplifies visa applications. This follows a 2023 High Court ruling declaring the earlier permit termination unlawful. Consultations with permit […]
# The Financial Intelligence Centre, with assistance from the Asset Forfeiture Unit, has recovered 144-million-rand in criminal proceeds during the 2024/25 financial year, a 46-percent increase from the previous year. The centre also blocked 157-million-rand linked to suspected crime. Acting director Pieter Smit told eNCA that most recovered funds, tied to fraud, corruption, and money […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union is calling for a national summit to tackle the growing number of police killings. Speaking at Popcru’s Central Executive Committee meeting in Johannesburg, president Thulani Ngwenya voiced concern over ongoing challenges within the Criminal Justice Cluster amid the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He said new strategies are […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, for a two-day working visit in his role as Special Envoy. He will meet president Salva Kiir Mayardit, key signatories, and stakeholders to assess progress on the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. Discussions will focus on constitutional drafting, transitional security, and preparations for the 2026 […]
# The Government Employees Pension Fund has announced a temporary suspension of two-pot retirement withdrawal applications submissions, effective immediately until 21 October. The pause allows the fund to update its systems with new actuarial interest factors to ensure accurate benefit calculations. Other benefits, including retirement and death payouts, will continue as normal. With over 1.2-million […]
# The mothers and gogos of the One to One Africa charity in the Eastern Cape are using music to heal minds and spirits in struggling communities through a community health intervention known as the Chime-initiative. Chime mentors mothers trained in basic healthcare to use original songs for easing trauma and anxiety. Executive director Gqibelo […]
