# Several top vine farms are counting their losses following devastating widespread damage to vineyards and infrastructure following this week’s flooding of the Breede River in the Western Cape. Farmers say rising water levels forced evacuations and disrupted harvesting operations. Emergency teams have been monitoring affected areas as concerns grow over financial losses and long-term […]
# RISE Mzansi says ongoing underfunding at Statistics South Africa is weakening the country’s ability to plan and deliver services. During the National Assembly Budget Vote debate, the party warned that budget constraints threaten major surveys, economic data collection and the District Development Model. Spokesperson Mabine Seabe warned that limited funding could force Stats SA […]
# African tourism leaders have emphasised that intra-African trade and relaxed travel restrictions will build stronger regional cooperation, boost tourism and create jobs across the continent. The proposal made at the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, saw representatives from Eswatini and Lesotho calling for easier movement between African countries, while stressing the importance of […]
# Global health leaders are holding a high level meeting in Cape Town today to discuss strengthening health systems, and expanding access to new medical tools. The summit brings together African Health and Finance Committee chairpersons, multilateral institutions, civil society and private sector partners. Coordinated by the Global TB Caucus, alongside the South African National […]
# The deadline for public comment for the Protected Disclosures Bill closes today. The Bill seeks to overhaul South Africa’s whistleblower protection framework by introducing stronger safeguards, clearer reporting procedures and financial incentives for individuals who disclose wrongdoing. While some civil organisation’s support the bill, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says loopholes still leave whistleblowers at risk. […]
# SAPS officer Boy Phakula has told the Madlanga Commission of allegations that the 715-kilograms of cocaine seized during the Aeroton bust belonged to senior crime intelligence boss Feroz Khan. In 2021, the Hawks intercepted the consignment shipped from Brazil, found in Aeroton. Two SAPS officers and a Gauteng traffic chief were arrested for allegedly […]
# The Madlanga Commission has heard that SAPS warrant officer, Boy Phakula lodged a complaint with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate against Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan. This related to alleged theft of drugs and defeating the ends of justice following the Aeroton drug bust of 715-kilograms of cocaine. Responding to Commissioner Sesi Baloyi, Phakula […]
The case against suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla has been postponed to June in the Boksburg Magistrates Court. The matter has now been transferred to the Regional Court on charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. They allegedly orchestrated a scheme where a […]
# The Competition Commission of South Africa says South Africa’s economy remains highly concentrated despite signs of improvement in several sectors. Presenting the latest Economy Concentration Tracker report, acting deputy commissioner James Hodge warned that small businesses still struggle to grow and participate meaningfully in the economy. The report found that manufacturing, mining, energy and […]
