# Parliament’s Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade has called for transparency from the government regarding ongoing discussions with ArcelorMittal South Africa on its long steel production wind-down. Committee chairperson Sonja Boshoff emphasised the three-thousand-500 jobs at risk in the planned shut down in Newcastle and Vereeniging, will impact workers and small businesses dependent […]
# The National Treasury has launched the first window for applications under the Budget Facility for Infrastructure, aimed at funding public sector megaprojects. The window, open until April 16, will consider infrastructure proposals valued at over one-billion-rand. The programme focuses on projects that need fiscal support to cover viability gaps. Treasury will open four application […]
# The case against six men accused of murdering 18 people in Lusikisiki has been transferred to the High Court in Mthatha. National Prosecuting Authority’s Luxolo Tyali says the case relates to a deadly attack in Ngobozana Village and the killing of politician Mncedi Gijana in KwaBhaca last year. He confirmed that the accused, face […]
# AfriForum has criticised the newly published draft regulations for the National Health Insurance Act, calling them unclear and poorly written. AfriForum campaign officer Louis Boshoff argues that the regulations fail to provide clarity on how the system will function, raising concerns about government’s ability to manage it. He says that the regulations are vague […]
# The Gauteng Health Department has acknowledged the joint report by the Health Ombud and Health Standards Compliance Office on Helen Joseph Hospital. The investigation, initiated after allegations by patient Thomas Holmes in September 2024, highlighted governance, staffing, and infrastructure issues. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba says it has begun province-wide interventions, including structural reviews […]
# The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has launched the Business Visa Recommendation System, an online platform to streamline business visa applications. The VRS allows applicants to submit, monitor, and receive updates on applications for first-time, extension, or permanent residence visas. Acting deputy director-general, Yunus Hoosen, highlighted faster processing, convenience, and transparency as key […]
# The DA welcomes has welcomed the decline in rhino poaching but warns that sustained action is crucial. South Africa lost 420 rhinos in 2024, down from 499 in 2023. The DA’s Andrew de Blocq, says while this is progress, challenges like weak park security, staff shortages, and internal collusion persist. He urges global cooperation […]
# The Women In Need organisation have lauded the launch of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the UN Headquarters in New York. The organisation’s founder Dorothy Mabelebele says the event’s focus on rights, equality and empowerment, aligning with the organisation’s mission to combat gender-based violence. She vowed to […]
# The South African Police Service has dismissed claims by City Press that Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo has been fired, calling them reckless and misleading. Earlier, the DA welcomed Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged decision to dismiss Khumalo for failing to disband the political killings task team. However, the police insists Khumalo remains in […]
