# Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier says South Africa must learn from global examples to tackle inequality and improve learning outcomes. Speaking at the G20 National Basic Education Indaba in Cape Town, Maynier noted that countries like the UK, Japan, Brazil, and the USA have successfully improved maths, reading, and teacher development. He stressed […]
# Two men were shot dead outside Mitchell’s Plain police station in Cape Town close to midday today. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as investigations continue. Video footage shows the victims lying outside the station. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and it is not yet known if arrests have […]
# The third African Critical Mineral Summit has began in Fourways, Johannesburg, focusing on unlocking the continent’s mineral wealth. The two-day event sees policymakers, government officials, and industry leaders from around Africa, discuss local beneficiation, intercontinental trade, sustainable wealth, and dignified employment. Key minerals like lithium, manganese, and rare earth elements are central to Africa’s […]
# Airports Company South Africa is set to invest 21.7-billion-rand over five years, focusing on O.R. Tambo, Cape Town, and regional airports. CEO Mpumi Mpofu highlighted innovation and digitisation partnerships with the CSIR and The Innovation Hub for aviation research, predictive maintenance, and biometric passenger journeys. The plan also strengthens supply chain transformation, while advancing […]
# The Airports Company South Africa posted a record net profit of 1.1-billion-rand for the year ending 31 March 2025, more than double last year’s 472-million-rand. Speaking at the release of ACSA’s annual financial performance, CEO Mpumi Mpofu said strong revenue growth of 13-percent to 7.9-billion-rand, disciplined cost management, and capital expenditure of 861-million-rand reinforced […]
# Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube says the G20 National Education Indaba in Cape Town prioritises strengthening foundations of learning to address long-term challenges in the sector. Gwarube stressed that getting the basics right will reduce obsession with matric results, maths, and science participation. She called for evidence-led reforms, financial recovery plans for struggling provinces, […]
# Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube says systemic issues in the sector require long-term solutions. Speaking at the G20 Basic Education Indaba in Cape Town, she announced the operationalisation of the National Education and Training Council to advise on school resourcing, foundation phase support, and reviewing promotion policies. The minister stressed evidence-led reforms, youth participation, […]
# Cosatu has commended Numsa for signing a landmark three-year wage agreement in the automotive sector. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says the Retail Motor Industry and Fuel Retailers Association deal will empower workers as it ensured a four-percent to six-percent increase across filling stations, dealerships, and component manufacturers. She commended private primary healthcare cover for workers for […]
# Families of victims and survivors of apartheid-era human rights violations have until 4pm today to register for pre-consultations in the judicial commission of inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission in May to probe obstruction of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases. The inquiry will examine whether officials influenced police or prosecutors to stall cases, […]
