# Pikitup management says it is addressing waste collection delays despite services being disrupted due to an internal work stoppage. Spokesperson Muzi Mkhwanazi says management is actively engaging with worker representatives to resolve the issue and restore normal operations. Mkhwanazi assured residents of service recovery soon. He requested the public’s patience during this time:
# The Agricultural Business Chamber has named Charl van der Merwe as the new manager of its grain desk, succeeding Wessel Lemmer. With 27 years of experience in grain handling, procurement, and market analysis, Van der Merwe has worked with Suidwes Landbou, and Tiger Brands. He will focus on policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and industry […]
# The Eighth Annual Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers Congress has began at the Southern Sun Maharani Hotel in Durban. The three-day event empowers African storytellers in wildlife and conservation filmmaking. NEWF director and National Geographic explorer Pragna Parsotam-Kok highlights a preview of Wild Hope – Rhino Ops. She says the congress aims to foster […]
# The chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva has criticised the National Prosecuting Authority for failing victims in the Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso’s case. The High Court in Gqeberha acquitted Omotoso and his co-accused of 32 charges, including human trafficking. Judge […]
# Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho have been found not guilty on 32 charges including rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the High Court in Gqeberha. According to reports, Omotoso is likely to be deported following the acquittal. Judge Irma Schoeman delivered the verdict after the case […]
# Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation has submitted the satellite communication strategy to Cabinet for approval to publish it for public comment. Deputy minister, Nomalungelo Gina, emphasised internet connectivity’s role in job creation and economic growth. The strategy aims to establish a locally-owned satellite system, reducing reliance on foreign providers. Officials stress […]
# The chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Mmusi Maimane, is calling on South Africans to participate in public hearings on the 2025 Division of Revenue Amendment Bill. The hearings, held nationwide, allow citizens to influence budget allocations. Maimane emphasised that public input is crucial in shaping government spending. He encouraged discussions on priorities […]
# Science, Technology, and Innovation deputy minister, Nomalungelo Gina, has warned that South Africa is experiencing the devastating effects of climate change. Speaking at the 14th International Conference on Southern Hemisphere Meteorology and Oceanography in Cape Town, she highlighted extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and floods. Gina called for urgent scientific research, technology, and […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has appointed former Free State Finance MEC Gadija Brown as his Special Economic Advisor. According to the Presidency, Brown, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercial banking and government, has held key roles in finance, agriculture, infrastructure, and economic development. She holds a degree in management and leadership, majoring […]
