# The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters and the South African Meat Processors Association have welcomed government’s partial lifting of the poultry import ban from Brazil effective today. Imports resume from all states except Rio Grande do Sul, affected by avian flu. The move averts potential protein shortages. The association urges faster finalisation of […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions in the Eastern Cape has expressed gratitude for the widespread support following the Mthatha floods that left 90 dead and over two-thousand-600 people homeless. The federation praised rescue teams, government interventions, and international aid. Cosatu spokesperson Zanele Sabela calls for urgent collective climate change mitigation:
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions is calling for a G20 Critical Minerals Framework that promotes equity, sustainability, and human rights as South Africa hosts G20 talks on inclusive growth and green industrialisation. COSATU’s Zanele Sabela calls for value chains localised, decent mining jobs created, and governance strengthened stating that mining must benefit […]
# Athletics: Sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called for a probe into the alleged irregular credit card use by Athletics South Africa president, James Moloi. This comes after ASA faced tough questions from Parliament’s portfolio committee on Sport over Moloi’s transactions at taverns, shisanyamas, and liquor stores. Speaking to SABC News, McKenzie slammed the alleged […]
# Johannesburg metro police officers rescued a woman kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend after spotting a suspicious vehicle on the N1 near 14th Avenue around 4am today. The woman screamed for help from a Hyundai with no headlights. A high-speed chase ensued, ending in Delarey. The suspect fled on foot. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the […]
# The Western Cape Education Department plans to build 55 new and replacement schools over the next five years through its Rapid School Build programme, backed by extra National Treasury funding. Education MEC David Maynier says with thousands of new learners annually, demand remains high. He says the department remains committed to expanding education access […]
# Cricket: Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma says the support from South Africans after their World Test Championship victory over Australia has been overwhelming. He was speaking after the team touched down at the OR Tambo Airport in Gauteng on their return from England, where they won the final at Lord’s in London. Bavuma praised […]
# US filmmaker and playwright Tyler Perry has been hit with a 4.6-billion-rand lawsuit by The Oval actor Derek Dixon alleging sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation. Dixon, who appeared in Perry’s show claims he exploited his influence to pressure him into a sexual relationship. The 46-page suit details repeated incidents from 2019 to 2021. Perry’s […]
# Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has condemned the fatal stabbing of a Grade 11 learner from Lesedi Secondary School in Lethabong, east of Pretoria, by a Grade 12 learner yesterday. The suspect allegedly attacked the victim after school outside the premises. The boy was declared dead at a local clinic. The department’s spokesperson, Steve […]
