# BankservAfrica’s Economic Transactions Index recorded a second monthly rise in June, indicating improved economic momentum. The index, which tracks all electronic transactions at seasonally adjusted real prices, rose by 0.4-percent to 139.1. According to the index, the back-to-back increases suggest stronger second-quarter growth, with mining and manufacturing sectors likely to contribute positively. It adds […]
# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for failing to tackle the country’s murder crisis. Speaking in Parliament, Maimane said the over 26-thousand murders last year resemble a warzone. He urged Ramaphosa to take decisive action, saying coffins could stretch from Hyde Park to the Union Buildings. Maimane emphasised […]
# Eskom says five-gigawatts of repowering projects across six coal sites are underway, with two-gigawatts set for rollout by 2026 via public-private partnerships. Group executive Bheki Nxumalo says these form part of Eskom’s Just Energy Transition strategy to add 20-gigawatts of clean power by 2040. The projects, featuring solar, battery and gas, aim to decarbonise […]
# The Forum for South Africa has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of abusing power to shield corruption while burdening taxpayers. FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane says Ramaphosa protects the elite and ignores the struggles of ordinary South Africans. Mashilompane criticises his failure to fire Police minister Senzo Mchunu who allegedly lied under oath. He says the […]
# The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa will implement fare hikes across the Metrorail network starting 1 August, the first increase since 2015. Single tickets will rise by two-rand-50-cent, while return tickets will increase by up to six-rand depending on travel distance. The hike follows 2023 stakeholder consultations and aims to support energy, maintenance, and […]
# AZAPO has termed the appointment of Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister, Gwede Mantashe, as acting Police minister, as a sign of poor leadership. The organisation cites Mantashe’s links to corruption allegations and as a person of interest in the Zondo Commission. Azapo warns that while Mantashe has not been charged as requested by retired […]
# RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana says Parliament’s Police and Justice Committees have agreed in principle to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate serious allegations made by KZN Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Gana however stressed this is not yet a final decision, as the National Assembly will deliberate the proposal next week. He urged members […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions is mourning the death of former Limpopo Provincial Secretary Jan Kgodumo Tsiane, who passed away on Sunday after a long illness. Cosatu spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says Tsiane is remembered as a lifelong champion of workers’ rights, beginning as a National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa organiser […]
# The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has reopened the R71 Magoebaskloof Road following a truck crash and fire earlier today. Acting spokesperson Matome Taueatsoala says the truck, traveling from Polokwane to Tzaneen, caught fire after crashing. The driver sustained minor injuries and has been treated. He has called on motorists to remain […]
