# The Department of Transport has extended the deadline for responses to its Request for Information on private sector participation in South Africa’s rail and port sectors to 30 May. The Department says that the extension follows overwhelming interest from stakeholders. The RFI focuses on key freight corridors, including those linking the Northern Cape to […]
# The Episcopal Migration Ministries has announced it will terminate its decades-long refugee resettlement partnership with the US government following a directive to assist in relocating 49 Afrikaners granted refugee status. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe cited the church’s commitment to racial justice, concerns over preferential treatment, and sidelining of at-risk groups like Afghan and Iraqi […]
# The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers in collaboration with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, has launched the inaugural Industrial Policy Executive Short Course at the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies in KwaZulu-Natal. This nine-week programme aims to empower senior government officials from 19 African countries to develop policies that […]
# The Licence Plate Association of South Africa has accused the South African Bureau of Standards of enabling misconduct in the number plate industry. Laza alleges that the SABS failed to enforce standards, allowing manufacturers and embossers to operate outside legal parameters, while denying access to regulatory records. This accusation comes as the bureau is […]
# City Power has launched a series of community imbizos across Johannesburg, running until June, aimed at improving customer engagement and addressing service delivery concerns. The initiative provides residents, businesses, and government clients with a direct platform to raise issues including power supply, illegal connections, and vandalism. Sessions also cover City Power’s Winter Strategy, focusing […]
# The Africa Rail conference has opened in Sandton, Johannesburg, bringing together over five-thousand delegates from across the globe. The two-day event is Africa’s largest rail conference, uniting industry leaders, investors, and government to drive innovation and transformation. With 150 expert speakers and 120 exhibitors, the event highlights economic growth in the sector, sustainability, and […]
# The DA in Gauteng has criticised premier Panyaza Lesufi and Johannesburg’s leadership for slow progress on the Lillian Ngoyi Street repairs, nearly two years after a major explosion. The DA’s Mervyn Cirota says the three-month deadline is unrealistic and the project may take a year. He also condemned neglect of the fire-ravaged Usindiso Building […]
# The SAPS has confirmed efforts to prioritise officer mental health despite the country facing a severe policing shortage. According to the police it has one officer for every 400 citizens, nearly double the UN’s recommendation. Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe told SABC News that 24/7 counselling and wellness services including programmes like, Choose Life, focus on […]
# World Salt Awareness Week 2025 is putting a spotlight on the dangers of excessive salt intake. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa has joined the global theme, 5 Ways to 5 Grams, encouraging daily salt reduction. With global intake averaging 10.8 grams, it’s more than double the World Health Organisation’s recommendation, as salt […]
