# COSATU and the ANC Veterans League are commemorating 70-years since the formation of the South African Congress of Trade Unions. Established in 1955, SACTU played a vital role in workers’ rights and the anti-apartheid struggle. COSATU president Zingiswa Losi emphasised the continued fight for economic justice including challenges of unemployment and inequality. She called […]
# A global survey by SAS and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists has revealed that financial institutions are interested in artificial intelligence for anti-money laundering but slow to implement it. According to the survey, only 18-percent of respondents have artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in production, while 40-percent have no plans to […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy has directed her department to file a high court application for a declaratory order regarding the driving licence card machine tender. The tender, awarded to Idemia, was flagged as irregular by the Auditor-General. It faces scrutiny over possible mismanagement and cost inflation from 468-million-rand to nearly 900-million-rand. Lobby group Organisation […]
# The Construction Sector Charter Council has rejected calls to relax Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment laws, insisting foreign investors must comply. Speaking at the Built Environment Indaba, the Black Business Council’s Gregory Mofokeng said that transformation remains a priority. However, critics argue that strict policies deter investment. Concerns were also raised over the lack of […]
# The Airports Company of South Africa has been granted leave to appeal a ruling that blocked it from procuring baggage screening equipment and terminating the operations of Aviation Co-ordination Services. The South Gauteng High Court found there were reasonable prospects for a different judgment. Meanwhile, ACSA secured approval to replace backup equipment at key […]
# Free State MEC for Community Safety, Jabu Mbalula, has urged stricter road safety laws after a bus crash on the N6 near Reddersburg that claimed ten lives. The accident occurred in the early hours of this morning, with most fatalities being adult females. The cause remains unknown. He emphasised the need for improved road […]
# Authorities are investigating 50 non-profit organisations suspected of money laundering and terror funding. Acting Social Development director-general, Peter Netshipale, says some foreign-backed groups exploit NPOs to recruit members, threatening national security. He says this crackdown aligns with Financial Action Task Force guidelines. He says investigations into illicite transactions continue as National Treasury hopes South […]
# St John Eye Care is offering free eye tests at its centres nationwide until June to support vulnerable communities. The centres provide affordable eye care and first aid training. This initiative is part of the organisation’s ongoing community outreach efforts, including partnering with Woza Moya to help crafters struggling with vision problems in Durban. […]
# A 53-year-old security company owner in Mpumalanga has been arrested for allegedly selling firearms, including rifles and pistols, before falsely reporting them as stolen. SAPS Organised Crime Unit uncovered the scheme, revealing that the weapons were legally registered by the buyer. Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says the suspect will appear at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s […]
