# Airports Company South Africa is set to invest 21.7-billion-rand over five years, focusing on O.R. Tambo, Cape Town, and regional airports. CEO Mpumi Mpofu highlighted innovation and digitisation partnerships with the CSIR and The Innovation Hub for aviation research, predictive maintenance, and biometric passenger journeys. The plan also strengthens supply chain transformation, while advancing […]
# The Airports Company South Africa posted a record net profit of 1.1-billion-rand for the year ending 31 March 2025, more than double last year’s 472-million-rand. Speaking at the release of ACSA’s annual financial performance, CEO Mpumi Mpofu said strong revenue growth of 13-percent to 7.9-billion-rand, disciplined cost management, and capital expenditure of 861-million-rand reinforced […]
# Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube says the G20 National Education Indaba in Cape Town prioritises strengthening foundations of learning to address long-term challenges in the sector. Gwarube stressed that getting the basics right will reduce obsession with matric results, maths, and science participation. She called for evidence-led reforms, financial recovery plans for struggling provinces, […]
# Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube says systemic issues in the sector require long-term solutions. Speaking at the G20 Basic Education Indaba in Cape Town, she announced the operationalisation of the National Education and Training Council to advise on school resourcing, foundation phase support, and reviewing promotion policies. The minister stressed evidence-led reforms, youth participation, […]
# Cosatu has commended Numsa for signing a landmark three-year wage agreement in the automotive sector. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says the Retail Motor Industry and Fuel Retailers Association deal will empower workers as it ensured a four-percent to six-percent increase across filling stations, dealerships, and component manufacturers. She commended private primary healthcare cover for workers for […]
# Families of victims and survivors of apartheid-era human rights violations have until 4pm today to register for pre-consultations in the judicial commission of inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission in May to probe obstruction of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases. The inquiry will examine whether officials influenced police or prosecutors to stall cases, […]
# The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has raised alarm over fake job scams luring vulnerable South Africans. Public diplomacy head Clayson Monyela warned that bogus offers, often promoted by influencers, could be linked to human trafficking. His remarks follow backlash against influencer and DJ Cyan Boujee for allegedly endorsing such opportunities. He urged […]
# African Congress for Transformation leader Ace Magashule has accused the ANC of betraying South Africans since 2017. Speaking to SABC News at the funeral of ACT Free State Member of the Provincial Legislature, David Mkhabela, Magashule blamed internal divisions for collapsing municipalities, poor service delivery, and failing infrastructure. He said the ANC has abandoned […]
# The Amy Foundation will today honour the life and legacy of Amy Biehl, the 26-year-old American Fulbright scholar killed in Gugulethu on 25 August 1993. Amy’s mother Linda Biehl and Ntombeki Peni—once convicted for her death, now a leader in the foundation, will lay flowers at her memorial site. Since 1998, the foundation has […]
