# Former president Thabo Mbeki has revealed why several foundations, including his own, pulled out of the National Dialogue. Speaking at UNISA, Mbeki called on his foundation’s CEO Max Boqwana to explain the exit. Boqwana cited rushed planning, lack of credibility, and attempts to politicise the process. Boqwana warned that funders’ money was being squandered. […]
# Global Environmental Law Centre director Angela van der Berg says the International Court of Justice’s landmark climate opinion could strengthen South African communities’ legal battle against Shell’s offshore drilling plans. In her article on The Maritime Executive, Van der Berg stressed that the ruling obliges states to phase out fossil fuels, prevent climate harm, […]
# Deputy Justice minister Andries Nel has launched the Booysens Small Claims Court, the 417th of its kind in South Africa. Speaking at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court, Nel highlighted the courts’ role in bridging justice gaps for those unable to afford legal representation. Nel said that these courts handle disputes up to 20-thousand-rand with discussions […]
# Gauteng Traffic Police have arrested 43 motorists for reckless and negligent driving on provincial freeways between this week. Offenders, aged 21 to 44, were caught speeding between 148-and 188-kilometres per hour. In one incident a 37-year-old BMW driver was nabbed at 188-kilometres-per-hour on the N4. Police spokesperson Sello Maremane warned that lawlessness will not […]
# The City of Tshwane says it will resubmit its blacklisting application against businessman Edwin Sodi to National Treasury by 19 September. This comes three years after cancelling his 295-million-rand Rooiwal Wastewater Plant contract. It was linked to Hammanskraal’s water crisis and the 2023 cholera outbreak. According to the Daily Maverick, the City cites poor […]
# The late Giorgio Armani’s will could reshape the future of his iconic fashion house. Heirs are instructed to sell a 15-percent stake within 18 months, with the option to divest up to 54.9-percent more, leaving the Giorgio Armani Foundation with at least 30-percent. The Italian designer, who died last week preferred buyers including Louis […]
# AfriForum has requested Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber to provide details on a July memorandum of understanding between the Transport Department and Government Printing Works, to print driver’s licence cards. AfriForum’s Louis Boshoff says they want confirmation of the agreement, its contents, and whether Government Printing Works has the necessary equipment. He warns unreasonable […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has welcomed Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau’s decision to withdraw draft National Credit Act regulations. COSATU says the regulations risked blacklisting student debt, threatening graduates’ job prospects. The federation commended Tau’s swift response and political maturity, adding that broader debate. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks emphasised on […]
# Tourism minister Patricia de Lille says the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting at the Kruger National Park, aims to build on the recent Tourism Investment Summit. De Lille noted tourism contributes over eight-percent to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product and more than ten-percent globally. De Lille told SABC News, that rising visitor numbers boost job […]
